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Food supply will meet Tết demand, says agriculture ministry

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 09:09
Việt Nam has prepared nearly 8.7 million tonnes of meat, 21.4 billion eggs and 1.3 million tonnes of milk to date.

HCM City works to turn Cái Mép-Thị Vải into Asia’s major transshipment port

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 08:33
As the Government is adjusting the national master plan for 2021–2030 with a vision to 2050, which sets a target of sustained double-digit economic growth (over 10 per cent) during 2026–2030, cargo volumes passing through the city’s seaports are expected to rise even further.

Việt Nam, France launch AI and Digital Twin research centres

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 20:57
The new centers will focus on applying these technologies across aerospace, semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and smart cities.

Việt Nam exceeds 3,000km expressway target through decisive leadership: official

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 20:38
By the end of 2025, a total of 3,345km of main expressway routes had been put into operation or technically opened to traffic, along with 458km of interchanges and connecting roads. This brought the total length to 3,803 km, far exceeding the target of 3,000km.

Mobile Money transaction limit raised tenfold to VNĐ100 million monthly

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 20:30
Government increases monthly transaction cap for Mobile Money accounts from VNĐ10 million to VNĐ100 million.

PM urges Garment 10 Corporation to become international fashion group

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 20:19
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has asked State-owned Garment 10 Corporation to focus on accelerating green and digital transformation, moving decisively towards net-zero emissions, applying AI and big data in production, upgrading its position in global value chains, and building a global brand representing Vietnamese intelligence and culture.

International financial institutions optimistic about Việt Nam’s 2026 growth

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 19:21
Official statistics show that the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by more than 8 per cent last year, well above initial expectations, placing Việt Nam among Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economies and one of the region’s most dynamic performers.

Politburo's new resolution seeks to elevate state economy with push for global top 500

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 18:32
Party General Secretary Tô Lâm has signed a Politburo resolution outlining an expanded role of the state sector in the economy with an aim to place one to three State-owned enterprises among the world’s 500 largest companies by 2030.

Việt Nam posts strong 2025 growth as manufacturing leads expansion

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 17:14
Việt Nam’s economy grew an estimated 8.02 per cent in 2025, among the fastest rates globally, with manufacturing remaining the main driver and public finances kept within statutory limits, the Government said.

Market reverses course on profit-taking pressure

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 17:06
Analysts suggest that today's reversal was a necessary correction following the rapid gains early in 2026.

Top leader calls 2026 pivotal year, warns double-digit growth will be challenging

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 16:58
Top leader says 2026 will mark the start of a new development phase under Việt Nam's latest five-year plan, though acknowledges that sustaining double-digit economic growth will be challenging as traditional drivers lose momentum.

Việt Nam–Japan trade surpasses $50 billion for the first time

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 15:56
The Việt Nam Trade Office in Japan has announced that Việt Nam–Japan trade relations continued to record positive results last year.

Volkswagen Vietnam recalls EOS, Passat, and Golf models due to airbag issues

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 13:52
According to Volkswagen Vietnam, these vehicles were manufactured between 2009 and 2015.

Southern retail market heats up as year-end sales surge

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 08:25
The four-day New Year holiday from January 1 to 4 has driven up demand for shopping and travel, serving as a key trigger for year-end consumption stimulus programmes.

Major firms face delisting risks due to shareholding concentration

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 08:25
This phenomenon has plagued various state-owned enterprises that have transitioned to publicly traded status but continue to maintain absolute control by the state.

HCM City moves to develop markets for OCOP products

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 08:24
HCM City aims to register at least 163 new products for the One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme in 2026 – a national certification programme for high quality agricultural products.

Strategic fiscal steering underpins growth momentum: minister

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 07:29
The investment and business environment continued to improve, public investment disbursement accelerated, and resources were mobilised for development.

PM asks to complete supportive policies for private economy in Q1

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 07:25
The impact of Resolution 68 has become increasingly evident as the number of enterprises and business households entering the market has risen sharply. 

2026 Economic Census kicks off on January 7

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 07:24
The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance on January 7 launched the 2026 Economic Census across the country.

Vietjet partners with Australia's Kooyong Classic 2026

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 17:26
In partnership with the Tennis Kooyong Classic, Vietjet brings a series of experiences and games, offering tourists and tennis fans at the event the chance to hunt for attractive promotional tickets with discounts of up to 50 per cent for direct flights between Việt Nam and Australia.

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