The total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue in 2025 exceeded VND7 quadrillion (US$262.7 billion), up 9.2% from 2024, reflecting stronger purchasing power, underscoring the continued role of domestic consumption as a major growth driver, said Nguyen Thi Huong, Director of the National Statistics Office.

VOV.VN - As Vietnam prepares for the 14th National Party Congress, farmers and agribusinesses in the Southeastern region, the country’s key agricultural hub, are voicing hopes for policy reforms to ease administrative hurdles, improve access to finance and accelerate digital infrastructure.

Viet Industry 2026, the International Exhibition on Infrastructure, Construction, and Industrial Utilities, is scheduled to convene at the Vietnam Exposition Centre in Hanoi’s outlying Dong Anh commune from September 16 to 18.

With domestic telecom operators’ strong efforts to deploy 5G infrastructure on a wide scale, Vietnam expects a surge in new applications in the coming period, delivering significant benefits for the State, businesses and the public.

VOV.VN - Tin Lang Chai Xua, a traditional Vietnamese fish sauce brand, has entered the US retail market through Costco for the first time, marking a milestone for Vietnam’s traditional food products abroad.

VOV.VN - Samsung Electronics’ continued profitability in Vietnam is emerging as a signal of the country’s enduring appeal as a long-term manufacturing and investment destination, even as global economic conditions remain volatile.

The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance on January 7 launched the 2026 Economic Census across the country.

Vietnam’s total trade in services surpassed US$70 billion last year, with exports reaching US$30.3 billion and imports amounting to US$40.5 billion, resulting in a deficit of more than US$10 billion.

Vietnam allocated about VND1.15 quadrillion (nearly US$43.8 billion) for development investment in 2025, the highest ever recorded, the Ministry of Finance reported at its year-end review conference held in Hanoi on January 6.

VOV.VN - Vietnam continues to stand out as one of Southeast Asia’s strongest growth performers, with international financial institutions, global organisations and foreign media expressing growing optimism about the country’s economic outlook and resilience amid global uncertainty.

VOV.VN - Total investment in export processing zones (EPZs) and industrial parks (IPs) in Ho Chi Minh City exceeded US$5.4 billion in 2025, surpassing the annual target, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Export Processing and Industrial Zones Authority (HEPZA).

VOV.VN - China spent about US$7.2 billion importing durian during the past 11 months, with Vietnam’s market share continuing to rise and now approaching that of Thailand.

Ho Chi Minh City has set an economic growth target of over 10% for 2026, based on favourable international conditions and the early impact of the amended Resolution 98 on special mechanisms and policies for the city.

Each real estate product will have its own unique electronic identification code starting from March 1 this year to ensure transparency, strict management and standardisation of market information.

The International Exhibition on Machinery, Equipment, Supplies, Chemicals and Agricultural Products in Vietnam (VietAGROS) 2026 will be held from April 15-17 in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, featuring more than 200 booths displaying products, services and technologies in agriculture and environmental fields.

Vietnam and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have emerged as increasingly important export markets for the Republic of Korea (RoK) as the East Asian country accelerates efforts to diversify its trade amid shifting global supply chains.

The Vietnamese business community in Berlin gathered on January 5 to celebrate the New Year 2026, reflecting on their accomplishments in 2025 and mapping out plans for the year ahead.

The Ministry of Finance and the finance sector must take the lead in renewing mindset and institutions this year, truly deserving their role as the Government’s key advisory and coordinating body for macroeconomic management, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on January 6.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is intensifying efforts to develop its private sector as a central engine of economic growth, as the government pushes forward deep institutional reforms and investment mobilisation to navigate mounting global and domestic challenges.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed Decision No. 16/QD-TTg approving a plan to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Vietnam and Israel (VIFTA), aiming to ensure the agreement is carried out fully and effectively.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has identified 2026 as a base year for realizing its 2026-2030 strategy, with agro-forestry-fishery exports targeted at US$73-74 billion.

VOV.VN - 2025 saw the Vietnamese economy record positive outcomes as the gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 8.02%, whilst foreign arrivals surged by 22% year on year.

A key highlight of Vietnam’s economic performance in 2025 was the strong acceleration of gross regional domestic product (GRDP) growth across many localities, with Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Ninh Binh, Phu Tho and Bac Ninh emerging as national leaders, recording growth rates of between 10.27% and 11.89%.

VOV.VN - Over the past five years (2021-2025), exports to the US rose 28.2%, while shipments to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Vietnam increased by 12.5% and 10.8%, respectively, indicating a clear trend of export diversification by the RoK.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s shrimp industry is set to face a new non-tariff barrier in the European Union from 2026, as major retailers introduce stricter animal welfare requirements for warm-water shrimp, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

VOV.VN - A new direct air route linking Tel Aviv (Israel) and Hanoi (Vietnam) was inaugurated at Noi Bai International Airport on January 5, marking a significant milestone in aviation, tourism, and economic cooperation between the two countries.

Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose an average of 3.31% in 2025, meeting the target set by the National Assembly, Director of the Finance Ministry’s National Statistics Office (NSO) Nguyen Thi Huong told a press conference in Hanoi on January 5.

Vietnam pumped nearly VND6.4 quadrillion (US$246 billion) in additional registered capital into the economy in 2025, a 77.8% leap from 2024, according to a socio-economic report released on January 5 by the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance.

Real estate mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Vietnam continue to draw steady interest from foreign investors, according to insiders.

VOV.VN - Despite strong gains in industrial output and a surge in newly established businesses, the Vietnamese economy continues to face a paradox: exports are expanding, but the value retained at home remains low.