September 22, 2026

Notably, the number of new FDI projects rose only 9.4% while their registered capital surged 96.8%, indicating a significant increase in average project size and investors’ stronger commitment from the outset. Vietnam attracted 40.63 billion USD in registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first eight months of 2026, up 55.4% year-on-year, the National Statistics […]

September 22, 2026

Ho Chi Minh City has launched a 30-day push to complete all documents guiding the implementation of the Urban Development Law, with the full system of guiding documents set to take effect alongside the law on October 1. The law gives the city broader authority over staffing, urban planning, TOD projects, land reclamation, free trade […]

September 22, 2026

The drive is expected to bolster growth in Vietnam’s economic hub through year-end while expanding urban space and improving living standards. Ho Chi Minh City is set to kick off 16 major infrastructure projects on September 2, with a total investment of around 249 trillion VND (9.5 billion USD). This adds to a lineup that […]

September 22, 2026

Affordable housing and transit-oriented development (TOD) are expected to play a central role in Ho Chi Minh City’s push to build a smarter, more livable urban environment, experts said at a workshop on Thursday. Vietnamese and international experts shared experience and solutions for smart urban development at the Thursday workshop, with discussions focusing on affordable […]

August 19, 2026

In its latest economic outlook report, Standard Chartered said the adjustment follows Vietnam’s positive economic performance in the first half of the year, with growth drivers continuing to gain momentum. Standard Chartered has sharply raised its forecast for Vietnam’s economic growth in 2026 to 9.5%, up from its previous projection of 7.2%, citing stronger-than-expected recovery […]

August 19, 2026

Viet Nam attracted nearly US$38.06 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first seven months of 2026, up 58.1 percent compared to the same period last year, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO). The above figure comprises newly registered capital, additional investment in existing projects, and capital contributions through share purchases. During the […]

August 19, 2026

Ho Chi Minh City is preparing to roll out a series of major infrastructure projects worth a combined VND251.443 trillion (US$9.55 billion) to transform its eastern area into a strategic growth hub. The eastern part is being positioned as the city’s innovation hub, combining finance, commerce, services, and knowledge centers with modern urban systems. It […]

August 19, 2026

Few countries have carried out reforms on the scale of Vietnam in recent years, while the Southeast Asian nation’s economy has shown impressive growth and resilience in the face of external shocks, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) official said on Tuesday. Jochen Schmittmann, the outgoing regional resident representative for the IMF Resident Offices in Vietnam, […]

July 17, 2026

Public investment disbursement in June estimated at VND137.6 trillion ($5.3 billion), marking the highest monthly figure so far this year. Vietnam’s public investment disbursement gathered pace in June, with the value of funds released nearly doubling from the previous month as many major infrastructure projects entered peak construction, according to the Ministry of Finance. Public […]