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Ministry of Construction responds to 13 firms on $67 billion railway project

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 01/23/2026 - 15:01
The Ministry of Construction tells 13 interested firms they will be notified once the investment model for Việt Nam’s $67 billion high-speed rail is finalised.

Central bank’s first 2026 directive prioritises inflation control, macro stability

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 01/23/2026 - 14:41
Directive 01/CT-NHNN sets a 4.5 per cent inflation goal and targets around 15 per cent credit growth to safeguard macro stability and sustainable growth.

Techcombank posts record 2025 profit of $1.2 billion

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 01/23/2026 - 12:29
The result exceeded the bank’s full-year target and kept Techcombank among the most profitable private banks in the country.

SHB successfully mobilises US$600 million in ESG-compliant funding

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 01/23/2026 - 12:21
The successful mobilisation of US$600 million from international markets has strengthened SHB's medium- and long-term foreign currency funding base, expanding its capacity to finance businesses and projects aligned with green growth and sustainable development, and contributing to the country’s broader development goals.

Nuclear experts urge century-long commitment at 14th Party Congress

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 01/23/2026 - 12:16
VietNuc said developing domestic talent must be a priority, with policies to direct top students into nuclear programmes linked to clear job prospects, alongside stronger investment in research and development.

14th Party Congress: Laying new foundations for green growth

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 01/23/2026 - 11:11
The agricultural sector has consistently advanced restructuring alongside green development, improving the efficiency of natural resource management, strengthening environmental protection and proactively adapting to climate change.

Remittances to HCM City exceed $10.3 billion in 2025

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 01/23/2026 - 11:07
By source region, Asia continued to be the largest contributor, with remittances approximating $5.06 billion, or 48.9 per cent of the total inflows to the city.

Hà Nội craft villages bustle as Lunar New Year approaches

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 01/23/2026 - 10:29
As the Tết (Lunar New Year) approaches, traditional craft villages across Hà Nội are entering their busiest production season.

WEF Davos 2026: Việt Nam proposes measures to foster ASEAN growth

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 01/23/2026 - 10:19
At the forum, Việt Nam reaffirmed its commitment to fast, inclusive and sustainable growth, along with institutional reform, digital transformation and the transition to a low-carbon economy, with the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

Key forces shaping car prices in 2026

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 01/23/2026 - 09:24
Taken together, tax policies, international trade dynamics and competitive pressures suggest that 2026 is likely to be a turning point for declining car prices in Việt Nam.

Corporate bond market enters stage for sustainable growth

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 01/23/2026 - 08:47
Analysts of FiinRatings predicted the 2026 outlook for Việt Nam’s corporate bond market as very positive and active, with an improving credit quality trend.

Việt Nam remains Singapore’s third-largest seafood supplier in 2025

Vietnam Economic News - Thu, 01/22/2026 - 21:21
Data released by the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority of Singapore (ACRA) show that Singapore spent 125.5 million SGD (US$97.7 million) importing seafood from Việt Nam last year, up 10.7 per cent year on year, accounting for 10.3 per cent of the city-state’s total seafood import market.

Use of natural gas in industry is important to support net-zero target: experts

Vietnam Economic News - Thu, 01/22/2026 - 20:27
Natural gas is emerging as a key transition fuel for Việt Nam’s industry, helping cut emissions, strengthen energy security and support the country’s drive towards net zero by 2050.

Stock market cap more than doubles after five years: minister

Vietnam Economic News - Thu, 01/22/2026 - 20:23
The number of investor accounts surpassed 11 million, exceeding the government's target of 9 million accounts by 2025 and meeting the 2030 target ahead of schedule under the national stock market development strategy.

Việt Nam promotes On-chain financial infrastructure cooperation at Davos 2026

Vietnam Economic News - Thu, 01/22/2026 - 20:22
Jointly organised by the municipal People’s Committee, the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) in the city (HCMC C4IR) and the Vietnam International Financial Centre in HCM City (VIFC-HCMC), the event was part of a series of activities showcasing the vision for building VIFC-HCMC, while expanding cooperation with global partners in finance, technology and innovation.

Electronics exports surpass $107 billion in 2025

Vietnam Economic News - Thu, 01/22/2026 - 19:38
With an export turnover of US$107.75 billion last year, computers, electronic products and components not only maintained their position as Việt Nam’s largest export by value, but also contributed more than half of the overall increase in the country’s export turnover in 2025.

VinFast VF6 and VF7 achieve 5-star safety certification from India’s Bharat NCAP

Vietnam Economic News - Thu, 01/22/2026 - 19:30
VinFast’s VF 6 and VF 7 have earned the top five-star safety rating from India’s Bharat New Car Assessment Programme, highlighting the company’s strong engineering capability in meeting rigorous safety standards and reinforcing its customer-focused approach to product and service development.

Petrol prices fall, diesel rise in January 22 adjustment

Vietnam Economic News - Thu, 01/22/2026 - 18:27
E5 RON92 biofuel is capped at VNĐ18,283 (US$0.7) per litre, a decrease of VNĐ93, while RON95-III petrol will be sold at no more than VNĐ18,631 per litre, down VNĐ81.

THACO Agri subsidiary lists corporate bond on Cambodia exchange

Vietnam Economic News - Thu, 01/22/2026 - 18:15
An agricultural company owned by THACO Agri, the agriculture arm of THACO Group, has debuted on the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) with the listing of a corporate bond.

Thailand Week 2026 opens in Hà Nội

Vietnam Economic News - Thu, 01/22/2026 - 18:09
Thailand Week 2026 will run through Sunday.

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