Vietnam’s national standards strategy for 2026–2035 approvedPrime Minister Le Minh Hung has signed off on Vietnam’s national standards strategy for the 2026–2035 period, laying down a decade-long blueprint to tether domestic rules to global benchmarks.
Vietnam’s textile industry draws high-tech FDI amid green, smart shiftVietnam’s textile and garment industry is increasingly drawing hi-tech foreign direct investment (FDI), as global producers shift toward greener and smarter production to capitalise on the country’s extensive network of new-generation free trade agreements (FTAs).
Resolution 68 promotes transparent mechanisms for private sector's growthOne year after the Politburo's Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on the private sector's development was deployed, Vietnamese businesses held that clearer institutional guidance, easier access to credit and more transparent governance mechanisms are crucial to helping private enterprises break through and contribute to national growth.
‘Pho’ finds its flavour across Europe in cultural roadshowA large-scale cultural and culinary promotion campaign is set to simmer across multiple European countries this July with the aim of positioning ’pho’ as a cultural symbol of Vietnam on the global stage, turning a national favourite into a travelling taste of identity.
Meet Australia 2026 to take place in Ho Chi Minh City next week“Meet Australia 2026”, a high-level trade and investment promotion event aimed at strengthening economic ties between Vietnam and Australia, will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from May 18-20.
Party official calls on Samsung Vietnam to expand R&D cooperationPolitburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Chairman of its Commission for Policies and Strategies Nguyen Thanh Nghi led a delegation to survey the Samsung Vietnam Research and Development (R&D) Centre in Hanoi on May 14.
Modern retail channels help expand market access for Vietnamese farm produceEnsuring stable domestic demand for farm produce requires not only quality products and attractive packaging, but also strong retail distribution networks. Through modern retail channels, businesses are bringing products closer to consumers while gradually building brands and expanding markets sustainably.
Vietnam pivots to selective, high-quality FDI attraction for sustainable growth: Deputy PMIn the new development phase, Vietnam is shifting from mass attraction of foreign direct investment (FDI) to a more selective, quality-, efficiency- and sustainability-driven investment cooperation approach, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang stated at a forum in Hanoi on May 13.
Customs intensify crackdown on counterfeit goods, trade fraudCounterfeit, substandard and intellectual property-infringing goods continue to pose growing challenges to Vietnam’s business environment and consumer protection, as smuggling networks expand operations through e-commerce platforms, social media and express delivery services with increasingly sophisticated tactics.
Three proposals to connect overseas Vietnamese resources with private economy at homeWith the Politburo’s Resolution 68-NQ/TW on private economic sector development opening the door for both the private economy and overseas Vietnamese resources, the next task is to ensure that the door is genuinely easy to enter, with clear procedures, professional support mechanisms and a sufficiently transparent legal environment for investors to see a long-term path ahead, according to Nguyen Quynh Lan, former official at the Export Development Canada (EDC) and current Vice Chairwoman of the Canada-Vietnam Trade Council.
PM demands breakthrough tech results, warns against superficial actionPrime Minister Le Minh Hung reiterated Party General Secretary and State President To Lam’s demand for breakthrough action delivering tangible and measurable results while chairing the third meeting of the Government’s Steering Committee for science and technology, innovation, digital transformation and Project 06 in Hanoi on May 11.
Vietnam’s overseas investment more than doubles in first four monthsVietnam’s outbound investment reached 713.9 million USD in the first four months of 2026, a 2.3-fold rise from the same period last year, according to the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Finance.
Vietjet promotes aviation infrastructure, technology connectivity between Vietnam and IndiaVietjet has signed strategic cooperation agreements with India’s leading enterprises - GMR Airports Limited and Bird Group – to advance collaboration in aviation infrastructure, services and technology between Vietnam and India.
Resolution 68 opens new pathways for Vietnamese brands in regional, global marketsMore than a year after the implementation of the Politburo’s Resolution 68-NQ/TW on private sector development, Vietnam has introduced a range of new mechanisms and policies aimed at removing institutional bottlenecks, expanding investment space and unlocking resources for businesses.
State Treasury deposits nearly 21.3 billion USD in banksThe State Treasury deposited more than 650 trillion VND (21.3 billion USD) at State-owned commercial banks by the end of the first quarter of 2026, according to banks’ financial statements.
Vietnam to host international sourcing event series in SeptemberThe Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has issued a plan to organise the Vietnam International Sourcing 2026 (VIS 2026), a major trade promotion programme aimed at strengthening Vietnam’s role in global supply chains.
“One-person business” model set to spur mass entrepreneurshipVietnam is moving to pilot a “one-person business” model under its newly issued National Strategy on Innovative Startups, in a bid to accelerate growth, fuel innovation and strengthen national competitiveness.
FPT signs multi-million dollar AI contract with leading global materials corporationFPT Corporation has signed a contract worth tens of millions of US dollars with a leading global materials manufacturing group, marking a significant milestone in its strategy to expand AI services in the European market.
Global electronics brands gather at IEAE Vietnam 2026The Vietnam International Electronics & Smart Appliances Expo (IEAE 2026) is set to draw hundreds of global brands and showcase thousands of cutting-edge products, delivering an immersive technology experience while opening up new avenues for business partnerships and market expansion.