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.

VOV.VN - Located along the Thom River, An Thanh coconut fiber craft village (Mo Cay commune, Vinh Long province) not only provides stable livelihoods for local residents but has also become a distinctive highlight in local economic development and tourism since its establishment in the 1980s.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s total import-export turnover in 2025 reached a record high of US$930.05 billion, up 18.2% year on year, with a trade surplus of US$20.03 billion, according to the National Statistics Office (GSO) under the Ministry of Finance.

The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) is set to mark a milestone of special significance, ushering the country into a new stage of “strategic breakthrough” development, with science – technology, innovation, and institutional reform playing a pivotal role, according to a Chinese professor.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese exports confronted 21 new foreign trade defense investigations in 2025 from 11 overseas markets, reflecting growing scrutiny as the country’s manufacturing and export capacity continues to expand, according to the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV).

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s economy grew 8.02% in 2025, marking the second-highest annual growth rate since 2011, driven primarily by strong performance in the services sector and industrial production, according to official data released on January 5.

VOV.VN - Vietnam on January 5 marked the opening of its first stock trading session of 2026 with a gong-ringing ceremony at the Hanoi Stock Exchange, pledging to develop a transparent, resilient and sustainable capital market to support long-term economic growth.

Cross-border freight trains departing from China’ Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region to Vietnam carried a record of 37,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2025, surging 86% from a year earlier.

After two years of record net selling, foreign capital flows in Vietnam’s stock market are expected to gradually reverse in 2026, supported by a more stable exchange rate, improving macroeconomic conditions, and growing expectations of a market upgrade.

Canada has continued to stand out as a bright spot for Vietnam’s textile and garment exports despite ongoing tariff challenges, with growth estimated at around 10% in 2025 to over US$1.3 billion, mostly thanks to advantages from the CPTPP, strong product quality, and Canada’s push to diversify supply sources.

VOV.VN - Hanoi recorded a strong inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, marked by large-scale capital adjustments and accelerated disbursement in the final months of the year, showing the appeal of its investment environment and ongoing administrative reforms.

Vietnam’s manufacturing sector closed 2025 on a firm footing, with the Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) easing slightly to 53.0 in December from 53.8 in November but remaining comfortably above the 50.0 no-change mark, signalling a solid monthly improvement in overall sector health.

Cumulative state budget revenue in Ho Chi Minh City reached VND800.04 trillion (US$30.42 billion) as of December 31, up 19.1% from the government’s target and 14.7% above that set by the municipal People’s Council.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s seafood exports hit more than US$11.3 billion, marking a 13% increase from 2024, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

In the early days of 2026, the Huu Nghi International Border Gate in Lang Son province has come alive from early mornings with a steady stream of domestic and international tourists completing entry and exit procedures.

Toyota Motor Vietnam sold 1,082 hybrid vehicles in December 2025, pushing full-year hybrid deliveries to 8,474 units, a 58% increase from 2024, signaling growing preference among Vietnamese buyers for fuel-efficient models that maintain practical performance.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s dragon fruit exports have dropped to their lowest level in more than a decade, reflecting weakening demand and intensifying competition in global markets.

Placing Vietnamese products on supermarket shelves overseas has moved beyond traditional trade promotion to become a key element in restructuring production and exports, with the aim of raising product value and strengthening the national brand in global distribution networks.

VOV.VN - Shifts in global supply chains and the implementation of large-scale infrastructure projects at home are creating new opportunities for Vietnamese industrial enterprises to engage in key national projects.

VOV.VN - Busy clearance operations from the first day of 2026 at major border gates have signalled a positive start for Vietnam’s import-export sector.