Growing-area data emerges as key to boosting Vietnam's coffee export value
Experts say verified coffee-growing data is key to helping Vietnamese exporters meet sustainability requirements, secure market access and increase export value.
Food shapes Vietnamese travel choices: Agoda report
As late summer approaches, the online travel platform Agoda has unveiled its list of the destinations most searched by Vietnamese travellers. The list spans Vietnam's popular beach cities and Asia's leading urban hubs, with the signature local dishes that make each destination a culinary attraction in its own right.
Vietnam steps up export to achieve 550-billion-USD target
Against a backdrop of persistent uncertainty in global commerce, the Government is implementing a broad range of measures to strengthen export growth during the remainder of the year.
OP-ED: Do not waste time, do not miss opportunities for growth
Combating waste today is not simply about preventing losses, but about preserving and making full use of opportunities for growth, generating new resources and fresh momentum to enable the country to develop more rapidly and sustainably.
Portugal crowned 2026 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival champion
The DIFF 2026 festival has been one of the most successful editions in its history. Over the past weeks, hundreds of thousands of visitors have flocked to Da Nang to immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere.
OP-ED: Facts speak louder than distortions of religious freedom in Vietnam
In Vietnam, only organisations and individuals that exploit religion and belief to violate the law, undermine national security, sow division among ethnic groups, disrupt social order, and entice people to join heretical sects that run counter to the nation's cultural values and traditions are subject to legal action in accordance with the law.
Top leader receives newly accredited ambassadors from Portugal, Iran, Mongolia, the US, Myanmar
Party General Secretary and President To Lam received in Hanoi on July 6 the newly accredited ambassadors of Portugal, Iran, Mongolia, the US and Myanmar, as they presented their credentials, officially beginning their diplomatic missions in Vietnam.
Vietnam's coffee export value hits 4.78 billion USD in H1
Vietnam exported an estimated 150,000 tonnes of coffee worth 552.6 million USD in June, bringing total exports in the first half of the year to 1.1 million tonnes valued at 4.78 billion USD.
Pepper exports post double-digit growth in first half of 2026
In June, Vietnam exported 23,103 tonnes of pepper worth 151.3 million USD, down from the previous month as shipments to Asia, Africa and the Americas slowed, while demand from Europe remained stable.
Vietnam upgrades seaport network to strengthen maritime competitiveness
The country's growing maritime standing was highlighted in the Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2025, jointly released by the World Bank (WB) and S&P Global Market Intelligence. For the second consecutive year, Cai Mep Port and Hai Phong Port ranked among the world's 20 most efficient container ports, with Cai Mep placed 11th and Hai Phong 13th.
GAM Esports to represent Vietnam at Esports World Cup 2026
As esports continues to gain recognition as a key component of the digital sports economy, Vietnam's participation in EWC 2026 reflects the country's growing presence on the global esports stage while showcasing a dynamic, innovative Vietnam ready to compete at the highest international level.
Free buses mark new chapter for Ho Chi Minh City's public transport
For Ho Chi Minh City, expanding public transport will help ease traffic congestion, reduce emissions, lessen environmental pressures and, at the same time, provide practical support for low-income residents by lowering living costs and improving access to employment opportunities.
Vietnam Report unveils top 10 reputable commercial banks for 2026
The top 10 are Vietcombank, VietinBank, Techcombank, MB, BIDV, Agribank, ACB, VPBank, HDBank, and SHB.
Imports for investment and production seen supporting long-term growth: NSO
Vietnam recorded trade deficits of 1.78 billion USD in January, 1.01 billion USD in February, 680 million USD in March, 3.99 billion USD in April and 5.21 billion USD in May, bringing the cumulative deficit in the first five months of 2026 to 13.8 billion USD.
Bac Ninh plans 5,000ha free trade zone linked to Gia Binh airport
The free trade zone will be developed as a modern integrated complex combining manufacturing, logistics, trade, services, innovation and the digital economy.
Lien Khuong Airport expected to reopen in August
The project is invested by ACV, with a total investment of over 1 trillion VND (38 million USD), including the repair of the entire runway, taxiways, safety strips, and technical infrastructure and equipment to ensure flight operations.
Seven new airports to be put into operation by 2030
These include two flagship airports, Long Thanh and Gia Binh, and five others, namely Quang Tri, Phan Thiet, Sa Pa, Tho Chu and Thanh Son.
Lam Dong reshapes coffee industry to elevate export value
Lam Dong plans to strengthen branding and trade promotion efforts, develop coffee-growing regions linked to geographical indications, expand digital traceability systems and make greater use of free trade agreements (FTAs) to diversify export markets.
Vietnamese products promoted at AEON stores across Japan
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thi Thang highlighted the significance of 2026, which marks a decade of cooperation between the ministry and AEON in organising Vietnam Week in Japan.
Vietnam speeds up 2020 forest map to support compliance with EUDR
If Vietnam does not establish its own forest reference dataset, European importers will continue relying on global forest-cover databases to assess compliance for Vietnamese exports, which might result in inaccuracies when applied to local production conditions.