Base salary and pensions to increase from July 1
Wed, 05/20/2026 09:06 Vietnam Today Base salary and pensions to increase from July 1

The base salary for public employees and armed forces will raise to VND2.53 million ($96.2) per month.

Combined strengths of FDI and domestic resources
Wed, 05/20/2026 09:05 Association News Combined strengths of FDI and domestic resources

Vietnam is pursuing policy reforms to better leverage the strengths of both FDI and domestic resources, Dr. Nguyen Duc Hien, Vice Chairman of the Central Commission for Policy and Strategy, said in his address to the 6th Vietnam Connect Forum.

Vietnam looks for stable long-term energy solutions
Tue, 05/19/2026 14:34 Association News Vietnam looks for stable long-term energy solutions

Interest in Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) has been growing as Vietnam is looking for stable, low-carbon electricity sources capable of supporting its long-term economic and industrial expansion.

Vietnamese durian exports accelerated, eyeing market of billions
Tue, 05/19/2026 14:33 Vietnam Today Vietnamese durian exports accelerated, eyeing market of billions

It is anticipated that by July this year, Indian authorities will finalize the necessary procedures to permit durian imports from Vietnam.

Strategic orientations for development
Tue, 05/19/2026 14:32 Vietnam Today Strategic orientations for development

Mr. Nguyen Thanh Nghi, Politburo Member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, and Chairman of the Central Commission for Policy and Strategy, delivered remarks at a working session with the FDI community held within the 6th Vietnam Connect Forum...

Synergy promotion for FDI, domestic enterprises encouraged
Tue, 05/19/2026 14:31 Association News Synergy promotion for FDI, domestic enterprises encouraged

Member of the Party Central Committee and Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang delivered a keynote address at the 6th Vietnam Connect Forum, highlighting that new-generation FDI should work with Vietnam to create new value and capabilities.

Government team established for international economic and trade negotiations
Tue, 05/19/2026 14:31 Vietnam Today Government team established for international economic and trade negotiations

The move aiming to strengthen coordination and oversight of Vietnam’s international negotiations, agreements, and commitments.

Strategic tech must deliver high-value products and boost productivity:...
Tue, 05/19/2026 14:30 Vietnam Today Strategic tech must deliver high-value products and boost productivity: Gov't leader

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung emphasized that the development of science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, and strategic technology is the definitive path toward rapid and sustainable national growth in this new era of development.

MoF forecasts $38.2 bln ODA mobilization for 2026–2030 period
Wed, 04/22/2026 08:05 Investment MoF forecasts $38.2 bln ODA mobilization for 2026–2030 period

According to the Ministry of Finance, foreign borrowing will be managed with a reasonable scale and structure, prioritizing key projects with significant "spillover effects."

Potential of forest economy in Vietnam
Thu, 04/02/2026 11:39 Investment Potential of forest economy in Vietnam

Millions stand to benefit from Vietnam’s forest economy as the country moves closer to establishing a carbon market.

Hanoi to seek new cooperation opportunities for urban and green development
Wed, 04/01/2026 20:44 Investment Hanoi to seek new cooperation opportunities for urban and green development

Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee pledges to promote cooperation with investors from the Philippines, Japan and the United States.

Hanoi shapes a multi-polar urban model with a 100-year master plan
Wed, 01/28/2026 15:24 Investment Hanoi shapes a multi-polar urban model with a 100-year master plan

The plan identifies a "multi-polar, multi-center, multi-layered, and multi-tiered" urban development model as the core solution to alleviate overcrowding in the city center.

Japanese firms in Vietnam post 15-year profit high
Wed, 01/28/2026 15:23 Investment Japanese firms in Vietnam post 15-year profit high

JETRO’s 2025 Survey shows that 67.5% of Japanese firms in Vietnam expect to be profitable, up 3.4 percentage points from 2024 and the highest level since 2009.

HCMC to break ground on series of projects worth over $9 bln
Fri, 01/09/2026 16:16 Investment HCMC to break ground on series of projects worth over $9 bln

The Rach Chiec National Sports Complex, with a preliminary investment of over VND145.6 trillion ($5.54 billion), will be developed as a public-private partnership (PPP) on nearly 187 ha.

HCM City's 2025 GRDP growth estimated at 8.3%
Fri, 12/19/2025 14:19 Investment HCM City's 2025 GRDP growth estimated at 8.3%

The southern city’s total GRDP this year is expected at VND3.03 quadrillion (nearly US$115 billion), accounting for 23.5% of the national GDP.

Ha Tinh's foreign trade slowed down in 10M
Wed, 11/12/2025 14:17 Investment Ha Tinh's foreign trade slowed down in 10M

The central province's total export-import value in the first ten months of 2025 reached approximately $3.67 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 26.24 per cent.