VOV.VN - Amid ongoing disruptions to global supply chains caused by geopolitical conflicts, economic fluctuations and rising protectionism, Vietnam is increasingly being seen as a stable and reliable destination for companies restructuring their supply chains.

Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Vietnam Shantanu Chakraborty provided a detailed analysis of Vietnam’s economic performance in 2025 and its 2026 prospects in an interview recently granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA).

Achieving double-digit economic growth in 2026 will hinge on pooling and deploying investment resources, with public funds playing a pivotal role, according to experts.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Tra fish (pangasius) exports surpassed US$2.1 billion in 2025, up 8.7% year on year, reaching the US$2 billion mark after 11 months.

The Government expects the Autumn Economic Forum in Ho Chi Minh City to continue rising in profile and becoming increasingly professional, substantive and effective, evolving into a prestigious annual platform not only in Vietnam but also at regional and international levels.

After being stuck at Karachi Port in Pakistan for an extended period due to border tensions and conflict blocking exports to Afghanistan, nearly 500 containers of Vietnamese tea have now been cleared by Pakistani authorities for re-export.

VOV.VN - Amid global economic fluctuations, Vietnam’s fisheries sector recorded positive outcomes in 2025, producing nearly 9.95 million tonnes and generating more than US$11 billion in exports.

The number of products sold by Vietnamese selling partners on Amazon increased while branded product sales surged by more than 40% during the 12 months ending July 31, 2025, signalling a strategic shift from volume-driven exports to value-driven brand building, the company reported.

VNG Corporation has requested to postpone a scheduled working session with the National Competition Commission (NCC) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding issues related to the Zalo platform, the commission said on December 31.

VOV.VN - Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang met with Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei in Hanoi on December 31 to discuss orientations for strengthening strategic cooperation in economics and finance between the two countries.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s coffee exports surged strongly toward the end of the year, pushing total export turnover beyond US$8.3 billion and marking one of the industry’s most impressive performances to date.

VOV.VN - In 2025, Vietnam’s tourism industry emerged as a bright spot in the national economy, achieving record numbers in international arrivals, revenue, and service quality.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Industry and Trade have announced a downward adjustment of petrol and oil prices, bringing petrol below VND19,000 per litre starting 3 p.m. on December 31.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Green Transformation Association (VGTA) has been established, marking a new step in the country’s efforts to reshape its growth model, meet international commitments on greenhouse gas emissions, and progress toward its net-zero target by 2050.

VOV.VN - Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat International Airports are bracing for an anticipated surge in passenger traffic during the four-day New Year 2026 holiday, with many plans devised to minimize congestion and ensure flight safety.

The stock market is expected to see new developments next year as several bank stocks that are currently listing on the Unlisted Public Company Market (UPCoM) will move to the main Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE).

Despite global economic volatility, sluggish growth and increasingly complex climate change and natural disasters, the agriculture and environment sector has fulfilled and exceeded all nine targets assigned by the Government, laying an important foundation for the next stage of development.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 31 urged the banking sector to make stronger breakthroughs in institutional reform, administrative simplification and policy implementation to help drive Vietnam’s double-digit economic growth.

An article published on siliconcanals.com, an online news site of the Netherlands, has highlighted that Vietnam has carried out its most significant reforms in decades, including a major leadership reshuffle, and these changes are expected to play a critical role in shaping economic direction over the next 5–10 years.

To help businesses diversify export markets, Ho Chi Minh City has been actively promoting trade with the Halal market, which serves an estimated 2.2 billion Muslim consumers worldwide, particularly in the Middle East.

Vietnam has emerged as the fastest-growing market for fresh Norwegian salmon in Southeast Asia in 2025, underscoring a strong shift toward high-quality, nutritious foods as disposable incomes continue to rise.

Vietnam's stock market has entered a decisive stage of transformation after 25 years of development, driven by deeper institutional reform, technological modernisation and an expanding market scale.

Vietnam's retail revenue hit roughly US$269 billion in 2025, with total goods sales and service revenue expanding 9-10% from a year earlier, the fastest pace in five years outside pandemic-distorted periods, according to the Vietnam Domestic Market Report 2025 from the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s FPT Corporation on December 30 announced the delivery of its first shipment of commercial semiconductor chips to a leading Japanese electronics company via Restar, one of Japan’s top electronics distributors.

The Government has issued Decree No. 340/2025/ND-CP on administrative penalties in the monetary and banking sector, set to take effect on February 9, 2026.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports are projected to reach nearly US$8.6 billion in 2025, with durian continuing to lead growth, according to the sector’s estimates.

Thailand’s The Nation newspaper on December 28 published an article noting that Vietnam is rapidly establishing itself as a key economic hub in Southeast Asia, delivering some of ASEAN’s strongest GDP growth as the government pushes industrial reforms, and steers the economy towards a greener growth model.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese exports of hard empty capsules could face US anti-dumping and countervailing duties from early 2026 after the US Department of Commerce (DOC) issued its final determinations in a trade remedy investigation, said the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV).

VOV.VN-Vingroup, Vietnam's largest private conglomerate, has signed a trilateral Memorandum of Understanding with Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Exposure SARL, laying the groundwork for broad cooperation to develop a sustainable, modern, and accessible urban transport system in Kinshasa.

With strong and consistent direction from municipal authorities and relevant agencies, Hai Phong has made positive progress in combating IUU fishing, contributing to Vietnam’s nationwide efforts to have the EC's 'yellow card' warning on the country's seafood sector lifted, heard a recent press conference.