Tag: economy
Vietnam GDP grows 7.83% in Q1, driven by industry and services
VOV.VN - Vietnam’s economy expanded by an estimated 7.83% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to a year earlier, driven mainly by strong performance in industry, construction and services, according to the National Statistics Office.
PM orders stronger energy security, no power or fuel shortages
VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered stronger measures to ensure national energy security, stressing that Vietnam must guarantee sufficient supplies of oil, gas and electricity for both immediate and long-term needs.
HCM City records strongest Q1 growth in five years at 8.27%
VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City’s economy expanded by 8.27% year on year in the first quarter of 2026, marking its fastest growth for the same period in five years, according to the municipal statistics office.
Quang Ninh targets centrally governed city status under new master plan
VOV.VN - The northern border province of Quang Ninh is aiming to become a centrally governed city under a newly approved urban master plan, marking a key step toward realising its long-term development ambitions.
Vietnam remains among fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia-6
Vietnam continues to rank among the fastest-growing economies in the Southeast Asia-6 group, alongside Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, with strong growth expected to continue into 2026.
Sports economy forum in Vietnam looks to position sport as new growth driver
VOV.VN - The Vietnam Sports Economy Summit 2026 will take place in Hanoi on on March 27, and is expected to attract representatives from state management agencies, businesses, investors, sponsors, as well as domestic and international experts and researchers, as sport plays an increasingly important role in socio-economic development.
Exhibition spaces seen as untapped assets for Vietnam’s tourism industry
VOV.VN - Exhibition spaces in Vietnam are increasingly being seen as untapped assets for the tourism sector, as policymakers and experts explore ways to turn underused venues into experience-driven destinations.
Vietnam affirms market economy amid US manufacturing overcapacity probe
VOV.VN - The Vietnamese economy operates fully under market principles, with all business activities complying with international regulations, said the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam.
“.vn” domain names fetch over 20 times starting price on first auction day
Sixteen out of 18 national “.vn” domain names offered in the first auction session on March 18 were successfully sold. Auctions will continue on March 19 and 20, with 16 domain names available each day.
Green ocean economy discussed at Vietnam–India maritime dialogue
VOV.VN - Researchers, experts and policy representatives from Vietnam and India discussed maritime security challenges and cooperation opportunities amid growing changes in the Indo-Pacific region, at the second maritime dialogue held recently in New Delhi.