ADB raises Vietnam's 2026 growth forecast to 7.8%
ADB has raised Vietnam’s growth forecast to 7.8% in 2026, from 7.2% in its July update, while raising its 2027 projection from 7.0% to 7.6%.
Vietnam, US step up cooperation in search for missing Vietnamese soldiers
A Vietnamese official proposed that the US continue increasing resources for dioxin remediation at Bien Hoa and Phu Cat airbases, expand projects supporting people with disabilities, enhance the sharing of historical data, provide DNA technology assistance and continue close coordination in the search for missing US service members and Vietnamese soldiers.
Vietnam, Netherlands to deepen cooperation, elevate Comprehensive Partnership
Congratulating the Netherlands on its achievements in socio-economic development and foreign affairs, PM Hung thanked the country for considering Vietnam as one of its leading strategic partners in the region under its new foreign policy
Elevating digital infrastructure to drive new era of development
To create new growth momentum for the country in a new development phase, the Politburo's Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW emphasises the need to develop modern digital infrastructure, expand access to high-quality Internet services and build large-scale data centres as the foundation for a national data platform.
Vietnamese, Australian leaders witness exchange of cooperation documents
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese exchanged three joint statements and witnessed the signing of seven cooperation documents between the two countries in Canberra on August 11.
.VN domain helps narrow Vietnam’s e-commerce digital divide
As the address for websites, email and online brands, the .VN domain is becoming an important foundation for businesses, household enterprises and individuals to establish a more official, independent and sustainable digital presence.
July PMI rises to highest level since February 2026
Vietnam’s manufacturing Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI) rose to 52.9 in July, up from 51.8 in June, signalling a significant improvement in the sector’s health from the previous month.
Vietnam’s resilience highlighted at Communist Party of Canada event
Against the backdrop of an increasingly volatile global economic and geopolitical environment, Vietnam’s independent and self-reliant foreign policy is drawing praise from progressive friends in Canada. This was evident on the sidelines of a recent memorial event held by the Communist Party of Canada (Marxist-Leninist) in Ottawa.
Vietnamese agricultural exports hold untapped potential in Algeria
Vietnamese businesses need a better understanding of Algeria's import regulations and should proactively adjust their market approaches to expand their share.
Vietnam’s resilience highlighted at Communist Party of Canada event
Against the backdrop of an increasingly volatile global economic and geopolitical environment, Vietnam’s independent and self-reliant foreign policy is drawing praise from progressive friends in Canada. This was evident on the sidelines of a recent memorial event held by the Communist Party of Canada (Marxist-Leninist) in Ottawa.
Lawmakers discuss measures to ensure banking system safety, support digital economy
The draft law sets out provisions to control conflicts of interest when commercial banks act as agents managing collateral for corporate bonds. In this regard, Deputy Le Van The of Ninh Binh province said he supported the move, noting that it could provide a more professional approach to collateral management and help strengthen investor confidence if properly regulated.
Vietnam takes smart tourism to new heights
At the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum on Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Hanoi, a robot receptionist has been greeting visitors on the ground floor since mid-June
AI drives rise of sleepless enterprises in Vietnam
The concept of a sleepless enterprise does not necessarily mean making employees stay on the job all the time. Instead, it's about building intelligent systems that can respond to customers, process transactions, monitor operations, analyse data and flag risks continuously.
Vietnam contributes to ASEAN’s unity and resilience
Established on August 8, 1967 with five founding members, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has, over nearly six decades, grown into a common home for the 11 Southeast Asian nations, steadily strengthening its role, stature and reputation as a successful model of regional cooperation and integration.
Vietnam approves national programme on strategic technologies
The programme seeks to master, develop, perfect and commercialise highly competitive strategic technology products, with priority given to core technologies. It also aims to build a strategic technology ecosystem and strengthen linkages among the State, businesses and science and technology organisations.
Vietnam remains key market for Polish food producers
The campaign promotes selected European Union agricultural and food products, including fresh, chilled and frozen beef and pork, fresh apples, apple juice and dried apples, targeting consumers, importers, distributors, retailers and the hospitality sector.
Chinese firms see strong potential for agricultural mechanisation cooperation with Vietnam
Business representatives said mechanisation not only helps reduce reliance on manual labour but also improves production efficiency, shortens planting and harvesting times, reduces post-harvest losses and enhances the quality of agricultural products. For rice-producing countries like Vietnam, they noted, accelerating mechanisation is an inevitable trend to strengthen the competitiveness of the agricultural sector.
Diplomacy to accompany businesses in expanding Vietnam's development space
Opening the event, Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung said Vietnam is entering a new era of development in which foreign affairs and international integration is a crucial and regular task, contributing to maintaining a peaceful and stable environment, mobilising external resources and enhancing the country's international standing.
Vietnam draws hyperscalers, cloud titans, AI players
These developments highlight growing confidence in Vietnam as a destination for hyperscale, cloud, and AI infrastructure. The broader digital infrastructure ecosystem also strengthened during the period.
FPT named an OpenAI Select Partner
Under the partnership, FPT and OpenAI will work together to help businesses develop AI transformation roadmaps, build AI platforms, strengthen workforce capabilities and deploy responsible AI solutions tailored to their operational needs.
Party Statutes must be practical, future-ready: Top leader
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam said the current Party Statutes remain fundamentally valid but must also respond to emerging issues such as administrative apparatus restructuring, the two-tier local administration model, decentralisation, control over the exercise of power and digital transformation.
