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 […]

April 13, 2026

Leaders of countries and political parties of Cuba, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), the US, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Palestine and Nicaragua have sent messages and letters of congratulations to Vietnam’s newly elected key leaders, following the elections by the country’s National Assembly. The messages were extended on the occasion of To Lam, General […]

March 10, 2026

Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung suggested that the two sides enhance mutual understanding and political trust, expand trade and investment ties and promote cooperation in science and technology. Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung on March 6 held phone talks with Kaja Kallas, Vice-President of the European Commission and the European Union’s […]

March 10, 2026

The NSO noted that the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Singapore were the largest investors during the period, each registering over 1 billion USD in newly committed capital, accounting for a significant share of total foreign investment inflows into Vietnam. Foreign direct investment (FDI) disbursed in Vietnam during the first two months of 2026 is […]

March 10, 2026

Manufacturing production increased rapidly in February, with the rate of expansion quickening to a 19-month high. Panellists reported that the preparation of products ahead of delivery to clients and stronger customer demand were behind the latest rise in output. The Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 54.3 in February, up from 52.5 in […]

March 10, 2026

According to insiders, continued improvements in infrastructure connectivity are expected to further strengthen the Cai Mep – Thi Vai cluster’s competitiveness. The Cai Mep – Thi Vai port cluster has recorded strong growth in the opening weeks of 2026, buoyed by expanding international shipping routes and improved infrastructure connectivity. The Vietnam Seaports Association (VPA) reported […]