The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) plans to steer credit growth across the banking system to around 15% in 2026, with room for adjustment in line with macroeconomic conditions, inflationary pressures and banking system safety, aiming to balance growth support with financial stability.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for five strategic breakthroughs in digital data, guided by the motto of drastic action with results as the key yardstick, coordinated implementation, data economy as the spearhead, data security as critical importance, and people and businesses placed at the centre.

VOV.VN - Business confidence among European companies operating in Vietnam rose to its highest level in seven years in the fourth quarter of 2025, signalling a decisive improvement in sentiment despite ongoing global trade tensions, the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) said.

Thailand Week 2026 will be held from January 22 to 25 at the Hanoi International Centre for Exhibition (I.C.E. Hanoi), aiming to provide a dynamic platform for Thai enterprises and Vietnamese partners to explore business opportunities, expand networks and strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation.

Vietnam has emerged as a major economic player in Southeast Asia, with remarkable gains serving as a testament to the Communist Party of Vietnam’s (CPV) sound leadership, according to Wulf Gallert, Co-chair of the International Commission of Germany’s Left Party (Die Linke).

The Germany-based international media group specialising in economic, financial and political coverage of emerging markets IntelliNews on January 11 published its annual Vietnam Outlook report 2026, highlighting prospects for economic growth and what problems lie in store.

VOV.VN - Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh who is leading a high-level Vietnamese Government delegation, met with Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong on January 12 as part of a working visit to Singapore from January 10 to 14.

HDBank has successfully completed its US$100 million international green bond initiative in 2025 with the issuance of a second tranche worth US$50 million to the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) and British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor.

VOV.VN - The 41st Conference and the 2026 policy statement announcement ceremony were held in Ho Chi Minh City on January 12 under the theme “Legal framework for stablecoin digital assets in Asia: A Vietnam focus.”

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s central bank will prohibit credit institutions from maintaining negative gold positions starting February 12, 2026, under a newly issued regulation aimed at tightening risk control in gold trading activities.

VOV.VN - With a view to expanding a Europe-wide network of Vietnamese enterprises, the Vietnam Business Association in the UK (VBUK) and the Vietnam Business Association in Belgium (VBAB) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), widening the scope for connectivity and coordination within the Vietnamese business community in Europe.

VOV.VN - Amid global market volatility and climate challenges, Vietnam’s wood industry registered a historic threshold in 2025, with exports of timber and wood products exceeding US$17 billion for the first time, underscoring its role as a major export pillar of the national economy.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s cashew nut industry achieved a historic breakthrough in 2025 as its export revenue exceeded US$5 billion for the first time, cementing the country’s leading role in the global cashew market amid major shifts in markets, technology and long-term industry strategy.

VOV.VN - As the global economy continues to face plenty of challenges, major international news agencies are describing Vietnam as one of Asia’s more notable growth performers, with a steadily expanding role in global supply chains.

The CIS region, which includes Eastern Europe and Central Asia, has potential for gaming developers from Vietnam as this market displays user behaviour patterns that are highly favourable for mobile gaming growth, particularly around major holiday periods.

VOV.VN - Transparency of origin is emerging as a key requirement for the leather and footwear sector to maintain access to demanding markets and expand export momentum, as many importing countries tighten rules on origin, sustainability and supply-chain transparency.

VOV.VN - Vietnam imported more than 200,000 vehicles in 2025 for the first time on record, driven by rising demand and growing interest in electric and new-energy vehicles, customs data showed.

Vietnam exported more than 8.06 million tonnes of rice in 2025, earning over US$4.1 billion, according to the latest statistics from the Department of Customs.

VOV.VN - Construction began on the US$35 million EHA Hai Phong Industrial and Logistics Park in the Nam Dinh Vu Industrial Park within the Dinh Vu–Cat Hai Economic Zone, northern Vietnam, on January 11.

Product traceability is increasingly becoming a strategic safeguard for Vietnamese goods as global trade barriers shift towards stricter controls on origin, digital standards and supply-chain responsibility.

VOV.VN - International and domestic investors have pledged strong support for Vietnam’s newly launched Da Nang International Financial Centre (Da Nang IFC), underscoring confidence in the country’s commitment to build a modern, transparent, and globally integrated financial hub.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is expected to maintain solid foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in 2026, backed by macroeconomic stability, strong long-term growth potential, and its expanding role in global supply chains, according to economists.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) on January 10 honoured 68 companies as “Cultural and Credible Enterprises 2025”, recognising firms that combine business performance with ethical conduct, transparency and social responsibility, amid the country’s push for more sustainable corporate growth.

VOV.VN - Over the past decade, Vietnam has emerged as one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing and most resilient economies, underpinned by an outward-looking policy framework and deep global integration, according to a Thai regional trade economist.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s military-run Viettel group said it is pursuing a strategy to become a global technology group by 2030, as it outlined priorities for the next phase of growth at its recent review conference on 2025 performance.

Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) has raised its forecast for Vietnam’s GDP growth in 2026 to 7.5% from a previous estimate of 7%, citing the country’s stronger-than-expected economic performance in 2025.

VOV.VN - The Customization Group (TCG), a global provider of print-on-demand (POD) services, has opened an office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, marking a key step in its expansion strategy in Asia.

International media outlets have hailed Vietnam’s 8.02% GDP growth in 2025, calling it a rare bright spot in Asia amid uncertain global trade landscape.

VOV.VN - Vietnam inaugurated its International Financial Centre in Da Nang on January 9, a strategic move aimed at strengthening the country’s role in the global financial system.

Vietnamese farm produce and food products have drawn strong interest at Indusfood 2026, Asia’s premier food and beverage tradeshow, which is taking place from January 8–10 at the India Exposition Mart in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh state.