May 11, 2026

Both leaders expressed satisfaction with the robust and substantive development of the Vietnam–Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, underscoring the importance of parliamentary cooperation. They agreed to further bolster political trust, high-level exchanges and interactions between two legislatures’ specialised committees, and cooperation among friendship parliamentary groups, young and female legislators. National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man […]

May 11, 2026

Realised FDI in Vietnam during the first four months was estimated at 7.40 billion USD, up 9.8% year-on-year, the highest level for the period in the past five years. Total registered foreign direct investment (FDI) into Vietnam, including newly registered and adjusted capital, plus foreign investors’ contributions and share purchases, hit 18.24 billion USD as […]

May 11, 2026

ADB remains committed to supporting Vietnam’s development aspirations and reform agenda in the years ahead, said Zhang Nianshan, Director General of ADB’s Southeast Asia Department. An official from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has expressed confidence in Vietnam’s medium-term economic outlook, describing the country as one of Southeast Asia’s most resilient economies despite mounting global […]

May 11, 2026

Asia remained the largest export market, accounting for 44.1% of total turnover, followed by the Americas and Europe with shares of 20.9% and 15.8%, respectively. Export value to Asia rose 11.5%, Europe 3.7% and Oceania 19.8%, while shipments to the Americas and Africa fell 3.5% and 26%, respectively. Vietnam’s export turnover of agro-forestry-fishery products reached […]

May 11, 2026

The Austria-Vietnam Cybersecurity Forum was held in a hybrid format in Vienna on May 5, bringing together policymakers, businesses, and experts to explore opportunities for bilateral cooperation while advancing policy dialogue on cybersecurity. The event was co-organised by the Embassy of Vietnam in Austria, the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKO), the Austrian Institute of Technology […]

April 13, 2026

Under the plan, the Ministry of Science and Technology will take the lead, in coordination with relevant ministries and agencies, in directing, guiding, monitoring and inspecting the implementation of the agreement. The ministry will also prepare reports on the signing and implementation progress for submission to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for consolidation and reporting […]

April 13, 2026

The March index gained 2.44% from December 2025 and posted a 4.65% year-on-year hike, the highest March reading in five years. Vietnam’s consumer prices index (CPI) in March edged up 1.23% from the previous month as surging global fuel costs and higher construction material expenses fed through to domestic prices, the Finance Ministry’s National Statistics […]

April 13, 2026

Of the total, 904 newly licensed projects registered combined capital of 10.23 billion USD, marking a 6.4% increase in the project number and a 2.4-fold rise in capital compared to the same period last year. Total registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam reached 15.2 billion USD in the first quarter of 2026, up 42.9% […]

April 13, 2026

The solid start to the year provides a foundation to achieve full-year growth target even as global uncertainties loom, including the Middle East tension. Vietnam’s economy expanded 7.83% in the first quarter of 2026, accelerating from 7.07% a year earlier, as strong consumer demand, rising inbound tourism and resilient manufacturing underpinned growth despite mounting global […]