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Vietnam's aviation authority has approved navigation-system and lighting inspection and calibration flights at Long Thành airport for 11–19 October, Báo Chính phủ reports.
F88 opened its thousandth store near Chợ Hòa Lạc in Hanoi on 10 October, according to company information published by VnExpress on 12 October.
Vietnam's State Treasury has reduced its government bond auction plan from VND500 trillion to VND400 trillion, VnExpress reports from the 12 October announcement.
Gia Lai is seeking ways to convert dead or poorly performing rubber areas to high-tech agriculture and agroforestry, VietnamPlus reported on 12 October.
Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng has requested clear schedules, financing and responsibilities for power projects, Báo Chính phủ reported on 12 October.
Quảng Trị airport is preparing an obstacle-clearance inspection flight for 15 October, Báo Chính phủ reports.
Vietnam is prioritising three rail connections with China: Hà Nội–Đồng Đăng, Lào Cai–Hà Nội–Hải Phòng and Hải Phòng–Hạ Long–Móng Cái, Báo Chính phủ reported on 12 October.
BSA market specialist Chinh Phạm forecasts that Vietnam could reach about 30,000 minimarts by 2030, compared with roughly 10,000 now, VnExpress reported on 12 October.
Brent fell 1.3% to USD103.4 a barrel and WTI 1.5% to USD90 at the opening of 12 October trading, VnExpress reported via Reuters.
Vietnam Hardware & Hand Tools Expo 2026 is scheduled for 3–5 December at SECC in Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamPlus reported on 12 October.
The VN-Index fell for a fourth consecutive session on 12 October, briefly moving below 1,720 before narrowing its decline near the close, VnExpress reported.
Sun Group-linked legal entity SHD reported first-half profit after tax of more than VND722 billion, nearly three times the year-earlier figure, VnExpress reports from its HNX disclosure.
Vietnam's Finance Ministry has requested shorter processing steps for company dissolution, VnExpress reported on 12 October.
IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva says AI infrastructure investment is supporting global growth and could benefit Asian economies supplying hardware, VietnamPlus reported on 12 October.
Jonathan Choi sees opportunities for stronger Vietnam–Hong Kong financial links in infrastructure, the green transition and the digital economy, VietnamPlus reported on 12 October.
OPEC has lowered its forecast for growth in global oil demand in 2026 to 400,000 barrels a day, VietnamPlus reported on 12 October.
The Dollar Index stood at 102.1 on the morning of 12 October, near an 18-month high despite a modest decline from the previous weekend, VnExpress reported via Reuters.
Tuyên Quang's industrial production index is estimated to have risen about 9% year on year over the first nine months of 2026, VietnamPlus reported on 12 October.
Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Quốc Dũng met Pasqal and FPT representatives to discuss quantum technology cooperation, Báo Chính phủ reported on 12 October.
Vietnam's seafood output was estimated at nearly 7.9 million tonnes in the first nine months of 2026, up 3.9%, VietnamPlus reported on 11 October.
Vietnam's State Treasury raised VND 12 trillion through ten-year government bonds in an auction reported by VnExpress on 11 October.
SCB is continuing to reduce its branch network, with two branches in Ho Chi Minh City and Đồng Nai ceasing operations during the week, VnExpress reported on 11 October.
Diamond Properties sold 2.58 million Novaland shares through a negotiated transaction on 6 October, according to a filing cited by VnExpress on 11 October.
The United States imported more than 44,100 tonnes of Vietnamese pepper worth USD 331 million in the first seven months of 2026, according to USITC data cited by VnExpress on 11 October.
Standing Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Gia Túc called on agencies to follow through on resolving business obstacles at a Vietnamese Entrepreneurs' Day event on 11 October.
Informal currency exchange outlets in central Ho Chi Minh City quoted approximately VND 25,900 to buy one US dollar and VND 26,200 to sell it on the afternoon of 11 October, VnExpress reported.
Vietjet has launched connections linking Hanoi, Almaty and Prague, Báo Chính phủ reported on 11 October.
Vietnam's Finance Ministry has updated its 2026 inflation scenarios to 4.5% and 4.8%, VietnamPlus reported on 11 October.
Vietnam's Industry and Trade Ministry held an October 9 conference on strategic technology development, emphasising products with practical applications.
A securities firm sold 2.94 million PNJ shares held by Tran Phuong Ngoc Giao in a forced liquidation on October 8, according to a transaction disclosure cited by VnExpress.
Speaking at Go Global Bac Ninh 2026 on October 10, local leader Pham Van Thinh said the next five years could be a key opportunity to strengthen Bac Ninh's role in global supply chains.
Son La's 2026 rural industrial products fair opened on October 9 at Tay Bac Square in To Hieu Ward.
Vietnam has issued Decree 384/2026/ND-CP on determining Vietnamese origin for goods produced and circulated domestically, effective January 1, 2027.
Vietnam's Finance Ministry has asked ministries and local authorities to prepare implementation of Decree 369/2026/ND-CP on space standards for public offices and public-service facilities.
EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said China had agreed to roughly halve hybrid-car exports to the bloc over four years.
Two cooperation documents involving Vietnam were announced during ASEAN energy meetings with partners in Manila on October 7-8, according to Vietnam's Industry and Trade Ministry.
Spot gold closed the October 9 session at US$4,193 an ounce, up US$61 for a second consecutive daily gain.
VinFast received the Electric Vehicle Manufacturer of the Year title at the HT Auto Leaderboard Awards in India on October 9, VnExpress reported.
Singapore has moved the expansion of Nutri-Grade to selected packaged foods to 2028, according to Vietnam's Industry and Trade Ministry, citing its trade office and Singapore's HPB.
Cafe Show & Tea Show Hanoi 2026 brought together more than 400 brands from over 20 countries at the Vietnam Exhibition Center from October 8 to 10.
Vietnam's ambassador to India, Trinh Minh Manh, met Gujarat authorities and businesses during an October 7-9 visit.
Hanoi broke ground on Giang Bien inland port on October 9, aiming to add a logistics hub on the Duong River.
VCCI joined Chicilon in launching the NEX Brain platform on October 9, VietnamPlus reports.
The Vietnam Department of Geology and Minerals and Thái Nguyên’s Department of Industry and Trade held a legal-information conference on October 9, the Ministry of Industry and Trade reports.
VNPT is presenting AI, unmanned-aircraft and digital-data solutions at Smart City Asia 2026 in Hanoi from October 8 to 10.
Standing Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Gia Túc met MSC chief executive Soren Toft on October 9 to discuss ports, transport and logistics, Báo Chính phủ reports.
The EU says it has reached an agreement with China to moderate hybrid-car exports to the bloc, The Guardian reports.
EU finance ministers agreed in Luxembourg on October 9 to strengthen ESMA’s supervisory powers, VietnamPlus reports.
SHB says it has completed the share-offering and issuance procedures in its plan to raise charter capital to VND53.442 trillion.
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Văn Thắng called for stronger checks on price declarations and listings, and action against hoarding and speculation, at an October 9 meeting, VnExpress reports.
Vietnam’s finance and industry ministries remain divided over the National Power Transmission Corporation’s place in EVN’s restructuring plan, VnExpress reports.
Bulk transactions accounted for about 81% of Vinhomes’ property sales and 70% of profit in the first half, according to Vietcap estimates cited by VnExpress.
Two SHB deputy general directors have registered to buy two million shares each, a combined four million shares, according to an October 9 disclosure reported by VnExpress.
Vietnam and Cambodia set a goal of lifting bilateral trade to US$20 billion at an October 9 business forum in Phnom Penh, VnExpress reports.
At an October 8 workshop in Hanoi, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade presented the dairy industry’s development strategy through 2030, with a vision to 2045.
DNSE accounted for 26.62% of Vietnam’s derivatives brokerage market in the third quarter of 2026, ranking second, according to HNX data cited by VnExpress.
HNX held 25 government-bond auctions in September, raising VND70.1392 trillion, up 152% from August, VietnamPlus reports.
On the morning of October 9, the State Bank of Vietnam set its central exchange rate at VND25,629 per US dollar, down five dong from the previous close, VnExpress reports.
A wholly owned Masan Group subsidiary plans to purchase up to 73 million Masan Consumer shares over 15 days starting October 9, VnExpress reports.
The Vietnam–Laos investment promotion conference took place in Vientiane on October 8 with approximately 650 delegates, according to the Finance Ministry’s October 9 report.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Circular 66/2026/TT-BCT on October 6 to govern national industrial promotion planning, implementation and funding management.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance says R&I upgraded the country’s foreign-currency issuer rating on October 8 from BB+ with a positive outlook to BBB- with a stable outlook.
Vietnam’s Ong Cua ST25 rice placed second at the 2026 World’s Best Rice competition in Manila, according to VnExpress.
Vietnam’s Trade Office in Argentina sees opportunities in electronics, footwear, textiles, cashews and processed foods, according to an October 9 Ministry of Industry and Trade report.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade reports that the UAE began implementing sodium, sugar and fat limits for certain packaged-food categories on October 6.
Vietnam’s Trade Office in Malaysia met Ban Me Gold in Kuala Lumpur on October 8 to support market development for its coffee products.
CareerViet announced its 2026 list of 100 most-favored employers on October 8, VnExpress reports.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade held an October 9 consultation on a draft goods import-export strategy through 2030, with a vision to 2045.
Hoang Thi Yen, sister-in-law of Kosy chairman Nguyen Viet Cuong, has registered to buy eight million KOS shares, VnExpress reports.
PNJ and NVL closed at their daily upper limits on October 9, at VND19,500 and VND10,950 respectively, VnExpress reports.
Circular 64/2026/TT-BCT sets requirements for energy planning, reporting, management models and audits, Vietnam’s Government News reports.
The 44th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting took place in Manila on October 7, with Vietnam represented by Deputy Industry and Trade Minister Nguyen Viet Son.
Cao Ngoc Duy sold nine million PNJ shares on October 1–2, completing his registered sale, according to the transaction report published on October 8 and cited by VnExpress.
Deputy governor Phạm Thanh Hà said domestic interest-rate increases were slowing at an October 7 briefing, VnExpress reports.
PNJ shares closed October 7 at VND18,900, down 6.2% and extending their decline to 12 sessions, according to VnExpress.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has outlined Circular 65/2026/TT-BCT, a five-chapter, 18-article instrument covering rice import and export operations.
The S&P 500 rose 0.58% to a record close of 7,818 on October 6, VnExpress reports.
Wallets labelled by Arkham as linked to the US government transferred more than US$100 million in cryptocurrency on October 6, VnExpress reports.
Vietnam's technical standards for electric-vehicle chargers do not automatically require operators to serve every vehicle brand, the Ministry of Industry and Trade explained in an October 7 VnExpress report.
US imports rose more than 4% to a record US$420.8 billion in August, VnExpress reports, citing Commerce Department figures released on October 6.
The government has set fourth-quarter growth scenarios under Resolution 312, with nine provinces and cities required to exceed 15%, VnExpress reports.
Energy executives warn that readily available oil stocks are shrinking, VnExpress reports from the Energy Intelligence forum in London.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade plans to hold the tenth Vietnam National Brand product announcement ceremony on October 16 at Hanoi's National Convention Center.
JICA aims to provide Vietnam with around ¥100 billion in loans annually, deputy chief representative Fukuda Chihiro said on October 7, according to VnExpress.
Vietnam-Laos trade reached US$2.9 billion in 2025 and more than US$1.6 billion in the first nine months of 2026, the Government News reports, citing trade counsellor Trần Thị Tú Anh.
Vietnam's Ministry of Finance reports state budget revenue of about VND2,187.3 trillion in the first nine months, equivalent to 86.5% of the estimate and up 12.1% year on year.
Vietnam's trade office in Indonesia has introduced a guide to BPJPH Decision 04/2026 on conformity requirements for imported Halal products, the Ministry of Industry and Trade reports.
The social-housing credit program involving 11 commercial banks has expanded beyond VND153 trillion, the Government News reports, citing the State Bank of Vietnam.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade is considering separating the National Power Transmission Corporation from EVN as part of electricity-sector restructuring, VnExpress reports.
VIDEX CAMBODIA 2026 is scheduled for October 14-17 at Phnom Penh's Koh Pich Convention and Exhibition Center, VietnamPlus reports, citing Vietnam's Ministry of National Defence.
Vietnam and the United States have held seven formal negotiating rounds on a reciprocal trade agreement since April 2025, the Government News reports from an October 7 ministry briefing.
Kosy chairman Nguyễn Việt Cường disclosed that brokers sold just 810 of his shares through forced liquidation in October's first week, VnExpress reports.
Vinataba reported consolidated revenue exceeding VND17.233 trillion and after-tax profit of more than VND1.339 trillion for the first half, VnExpress reports from its interim accounts.
The Vietnam-Panama Business Forum took place in Hanoi on October 7 with President José Raúl Mulino and more than 100 Vietnamese association and business leaders attending, VietnamPlus reports.
Polish ambassador Joanna Skoczek puts annual trade with Vietnam at around US$8 billion and sees room for further cooperation, according to VnExpress.
VIB says it has secured a three-year syndicated loan of $285 million from nine regional financial institutions, VietnamPlus reported.
Foreign investors sold a net VND10.8 trillion of Vietnamese shares over ten consecutive sessions, according to VnExpress figures updated on October 6.
Revenue managed by Vietnam's tax authorities reached approximately VND1.94 quadrillion in the first nine months of 2026, or 86.4% of the annual target and 13.1% above the previous year, Bao Chinh phu reported.
The Vietnam Bank for Social Policies says its centrally allocated 2026 social-housing lending funds have been fully assigned, leaving some branches unable to accept new applications, VnExpress reported.
Hong Kong imported 112.7 tonnes of Russian gold in the first seven months of the year, exceeding the previous full-year total of 92.1 tonnes, according to BullionVault calculations from Hong Kong statistics cited by VnExpress.
The IEA is urging Southeast Asian countries to share more electricity and diversify supplies as demand grows, according to a report covered by VnExpress.
Vietnam's aviation market carried an estimated 70.5 million passengers in the first nine months of 2026, up 12.6% year on year, according to a Civil Aviation Authority report cited by Bao Chinh phu.
Tay Ninh's provincial administration and VCCI exchanged a cooperation memorandum on improving the investment climate and supporting businesses at an October 6 gathering, Bao Chinh phu reported.
Vietnam's average imported-pork price fell to around VND45,000 per kilogram in the first eight months of the year, 36% below a year earlier, VnExpress reported, citing customs data.
The World Bank raised its forecast for Vietnam's 2026 GDP growth to 7.4%, up 1.1 percentage points from its April projection, VnExpress reported.
Novaland estimates that nine-month consolidated net revenue exceeded VND10 trillion and after-tax profit surpassed VND2.8 trillion, according to company information published by Bao Chinh phu.
Vietnam's Finance Ministry has proposed a 0.2% tax rate on abandoned land or land whose use is delayed, in amendments submitted to the Justice Ministry for appraisal, VnExpress reported.
The EU recorded a EUR32.4 billion high-technology trade surplus with partners outside the bloc in 2025, according to Eurostat figures released on October 6 and reported by VietnamPlus.
Vietnam's Finance Ministry explained its public-investment disbursement KPI system at an October 6 briefing, VietnamPlus reported.
Gia Lai has approved the investment plan and investor for Quang Ngai Sugar's An Khe ethanol plant, VietnamPlus reported.
Starbucks faces a US consumer lawsuit over the marketing of eight protein drinks, VietnamPlus reported.
Decree 378/2026/ND-CP sets out criteria for considering a commune, ward or special administrative area for recognition as a special economic zone, Bao Chinh phu reported.
Spot gold fell 0.3% to $4,127.87 per ounce at 13:20 Vietnam time on October 6, VietnamPlus reported.
Five Vietnamese businesswomen appear on Fortune's 2026 list of Asia's 100 most powerful women, released on October 6, VnExpress reported.
Vietnam and Tanzania held an economic, trade and investment forum in Dar es Salaam on October 5, Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade reported.
Deputy Finance Minister Nguyen Duc Chi has called for clarification of complaints that people impersonated in company registrations have waited years for resolution, VnExpress reported.
Japan recorded 112 bankruptcies among companies more than a century old in the first eight months of the year, according to Teikoku Databank figures cited by VnExpress.
Singapore's digital economy reached SGD144.1 billion in 2025, growing 5.6% and accounting for 19.3% of GDP, Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade reported through its trade office in Singapore.
Regional Customs Sub-department III collected VND74.4278 trillion in budget revenue during the first nine months of 2026, VietnamPlus reported.
Quang Tri plans to mobilise nearly VND135 billion for its 2026-30 rural industrial promotion programme, VietnamPlus reported.
Elon Musk's estimated wealth returned to around $1.03 trillion after trading on October 5, VnExpress reported, citing Forbes.
Food and energy price shocks can place lasting pressure on low-income households, according to an IMF study released on October 6 and covered by VietnamPlus.
Wheat and coffee rose for a third consecutive trading session on October 5, according to Bao Chinh phu's commodities report.
Vietnam's State Securities Commission is testing the transfer of listed shares from HNX to HOSE, with completion targeted for 2026, Bao Chinh phu reported.
Middle Eastern oil exports have recovered to around 80% of their pre-conflict level, Shell chief executive Wael Sawan estimated at an energy forum in London on October 6, VietnamPlus reported.
Cambodia's Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology and the World Bank reviewed progress on the Cambodia Water Security Improvement Project at an October 5 meeting, VietnamPlus reported.
Digital-payment records could help assess customers who lack a full credit history, economist Le Thanh Tam said in an article published by Bao Chinh phu.
Alstom signed an October 6 contract to supply trains and transfer technology to Vingroup for five Hanoi metro lines, VnExpress reported.
Da Nang's People's Council approved a list of two proposed commercial-housing pilot sites under Resolution 171/2024/QH15 at its October 6 session, VietnamPlus reported.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has published Circular 61/2026/TT-BCT, issued on September 26, 2026, together with national technical regulation QCVN 32:2026/BCT for electric-vehicle charging posts and stations.
Green credentials do not replace adequate repayment cash flow or the capacity to deliver a project, Standard Chartered Vietnam representative Le Mai told a sustainable-business forum on October 5, according to VnExpress.
WTI crude fell $1.05 to $90.05 a barrel and Brent declined $0.72 to $101.59 at 13:34 Vietnam time on October 5, VietnamPlus reported.
Raw sugar futures in New York rose as much as about 2% to 20.20 US cents per pound during the October 5 session, their highest level since December 17, 2024, according to VietnamPlus.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has publicized Circular 64/2026/TT-BCT, issued on September 30, covering energy-saving plans and reports, energy-management models and energy audits.
Deputy Industry and Trade Minister Nguyen Viet Son met the Vietnam Department of Geology and Minerals in Hanoi on October 5 to discuss regulations, planning and construction-material supplies for major projects.
European trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic is scheduled to visit Beijing on October 8 for two days of meetings with Chinese officials, VietnamPlus reported.
European consumers bought about 1.64 million battery-electric vehicles in the first eight months of 2026, up 45% year on year, according to Transport & Environment figures cited by VnExpress.
Two planned interregional renewable-energy industry and service centers in northern and southern Vietnam could deepen domestic value chains, according to a VietnamPlus analysis.
Quang Tri’s tax authority had processed land-use payment refunds exceeding VND100 billion for more than 900 cases by the end of September 2026, according to VietnamPlus.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has published Circular 63/2026/TT-BCT, dated September 30, on the food database within its management remit.
Industry and Trade Minister Le Manh Hung called for the remaining work at the Quang Trach power complex to be accelerated following an October 4 inspection, according to the ministry.
Green transition should be connected to competitiveness, data-led management and stronger value-chain relationships, speakers said at the Vietnam Corporate Sustainability Forum on October 5.
A report by Ageing Asia and Singapore Management University projects that 14 Asia-Pacific markets will have about 733 million people aged 60 or older by 2030, according to VietnamPlus.
Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc urged Siemens Energy to expand investment, technology transfer and energy-sector cooperation in Vietnam, the government news portal reported.
Vietnamese furniture businesses are looking for more domestic opportunities as infrastructure, housing and urban development expand, VnExpress reported.
Khanh Hoa is planning a modern, greener and technology-oriented marine economy for 2026–2030, according to VietnamPlus.
Authorities in Quang Ninh are stepping up inspections of aquaculture structures installed without authorization in coastal waters, according to VietnamPlus.
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung met Cris Turner, Google’s global vice president for government affairs and public policy, according to the government news portal.
The government news portal has outlined preparations to implement Resolution 43/2026/QH16, including a 30% reduction in personal income tax payable on business income for resident individuals with annual revenue no higher than VND10 billion in the 2026 and 2027 tax periods.
An analysis published by Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade argues that businesses should approach the CPTPP as a source of materials, components and partners as well as export markets.
Khanh Hoa reported economic growth of 11.21% for the first nine months of 2026, according to the government news portal.
The eurozone composite PMI rose from 52 in August to 53.1 in September 2026, its highest reading since April 2023, according to S&P Global survey results cited by VietnamPlus.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has published Circular 62/2026/TT-BCT, dated September 30, 2026, issuing Amendment 01:2026 to QCVN 09:2015/BCT for tissue paper and toilet paper products.
EVN’s Electricity Power Trading Company, EPTC, has asked renewable-energy developers to renegotiate prices for periods when plants operated commercially but lacked the relevant acceptance approval, VnExpress reported.
Vietnam’s National Power Transmission Corporation, EVNNPT, expects to need around VND204 trillion in borrowing for approximately 220 projects through 2030, according to the government news portal.
Fuel retailers have expressed mixed views on a draft move toward business-set prices, according to VnExpress.
VietinBank’s Tay Ninh branch is reoffering two groups of Lavifood collateral at a combined starting auction price of nearly VND703 billion, VnExpress reported.
The VN-Index closed the October 5 session at about 1,753 points, up more than 15 points and ending a five-session losing streak, VnExpress reported.
Tuyen Quang has published a list of 181 projects seeking non-budget investment for 2026–2030, VietnamPlus reported.
Director Do Thanh Hai joined Sun Group on October 5 as a deputy general director of the group and head of its cinema and performing-arts division, VnExpress reported.
Spot gold rose about 0.3% to $4,153.56 an ounce at 13:31 Vietnam time on October 5, according to VietnamPlus.
Vietnam recorded about $122.2 billion in cryptocurrency activity between July 2025 and June 2026, ranking second in Southeast Asia after Singapore, according to Chainalysis data cited by VnExpress.
Lam Dong is exploring closer links among night-time tourism products in Da Lat, Phan Thiet–Mui Ne and other destinations, according to VietnamPlus.
Major dealers quoted SJC gold bars at around VND140.5 million per tael for purchases and VND143.5 million for sales at 09:15 on October 5, according to VietnamPlus.
Vietnam has roughly 7,000 supporting-industry businesses, about 88% of them small or medium-sized, according to Ministry of Industry and Trade figures cited by the government news portal.
An Giang recorded GRDP growth of 10.28% in the third quarter and 9.23% over the first nine months, VietnamPlus reported.
A VnExpress report describes mounting pressure on Ukraine’s businesses and public finances, using the industrial city of Kryvyi Rih as a prominent example.
Da Nang estimated GRDP growth of 10.31% in the first nine months of 2026, according to figures presented at an October 5 city meeting and reported by VietnamPlus.
Decision 1922/QD-TTg, dated October 4, 2026, revises ministerial responsibilities under Vietnam’s retail-market development strategy to 2030, with a vision to 2050, the government news portal reported.
Saudi Aramco chief executive Amin Nasser warned that replenishing global oil stocks already drawn down could take up to two years, VietnamPlus reported from the Energy Intelligence Forum in London on October 5.
Hanoi is addressing unresolved site handover issues at plot C14/NO1 in Phuc Loi ward to support progress in the social-housing project area.
Vinh Long is placing social-housing projects in a fast-track processing channel to shorten procedures and improve delivery.
The Vietnam Logistics Forum 2026 is scheduled for November 6–7 in Quy Nhon, Gia Lai, focusing on highland logistics connections and global value chains.
Indonesia is pursuing advanced data processing and geological analysis to support its ambition of producing one million barrels of oil daily by 2030.
Germany's machinery association VDMA is calling for stronger EU monitoring of machinery imported from outside the bloc.
Bac Ninh's GRDP grew 13.83% in the third quarter of 2026, bringing nine-month growth to 11.81% year on year.
Vietnam exported 6.4 million tonnes of rice worth USD3.11 billion in the first nine months of 2026, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
Samsung Vietnam chief Na Ki Hong emphasised a greater role for Vietnamese engineers and businesses in research, improvement and technological value creation.
Vietnamese businesses are encouraged to diversify markets and supplies proactively when using CPTPP, rather than seeking alternatives only after disruption.
Vietnam exported approximately 1.4 million tonnes of coffee in the first nine months, up 15.4% year on year, while export value fell more than 7% to USD6.54 billion.
Ho Chi Minh City's GRDP grew 9.86% in the third quarter and 9.06% over the first nine months of 2026, according to city figures reported by VietnamPlus.
Eight textile and garment businesses with 11 product groups are included in the 2026 Vietnam National Brand selection, according to VietnamPlus.
Vietnam's wood industry is encouraged to use RCEP alongside durable customer-development channels.
Gia Lai aims to have 60,000–65,000 operating enterprises by 2030 under its private-sector development programme.
Hanoi leads the 2026 Provincial Innovation Index with 63.80 points, according to the published results.
Viettel Telecom's YT150 package costs VND150,000 per month and combines 4 GB of daily high-speed data with an individual YouTube Premium account while the package remains active.
OPEC+ decided to leave its oil-production target for November unchanged following its October 4 meeting, according to VietnamPlus.
Vietnam's 10-year government bond auction yield has remained around 4.43% annually for four weeks, the highest level since 2023 according to the reported data.
Associate professor Dang Duc Huy of Canada's Trent University recommends developing Vietnam's rare-earth value chain through efficient extraction, deeper processing, longer material lifetimes and recycling.
Gia Lai has issued Plan 382/KH-UBND for agricultural and environmental biotechnology development over 2026–2035, with a vision to 2045.
Vietnam's seafood exports to China, including Hong Kong, reached approximately USD2.3 billion in the first nine months, up 33% year on year, according to VASEP.
Hanoi's industrial-promotion programme supports rural businesses through technology upgrades, management training and market development.
Indonesia and Timor-Leste discussed broader economic cooperation at the Bali–Timor-Leste business forum in Denpasar on October 4.
IEA member countries have released 325 million barrels of oil and petroleum products under the coordinated action announced on March 11, more than 80% of the 400-million-barrel commitment, VietnamPlus reported.
At the fourth Vietnam New Economy Forum on October 3, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Văn Thắng called for resources to be put into operation more quickly in the fourth quarter, the government news portal reported.
The Finance Ministry plans to submit amendments to the Securities Law at the National Assembly's October session, VnExpress reported, citing Deputy Minister Nguyễn Đức Chi at the October 3 government press briefing.
Decision 1919/QĐ-TTg, signed on October 2, 2026, amends Vietnam's programme to improve its sovereign credit rating by 2030, the government news portal reported.
Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng called for electricity prices not to be raised and for essential goods supplies to be maintained at the conclusion of the October 3 government meeting, VnExpress reported.
The US employment report released on October 2 showed 29,000 additional non-farm jobs in September, below the 90,000 forecast, according to VnExpress.
The Golden Hills ecological urban project was relaunched in Da Nang on October 3 alongside the groundbreaking of Khởi Nguyên Kindergarten, the government news portal reported.
TKV estimated nine-month 2026 revenue at VND139.659 trillion, equal to 81.4% of its annual plan and up 12.9% year on year, the government news portal reported.
Bắc Ninh attracted combined domestic and foreign investment equivalent to more than US$18.74 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 22.5% year on year, VietnamPlus reported.
Finance Minister Ngô Văn Tuấn said tax calculations for household businesses and small and micro enterprises would be simplified further during a voter meeting in Quảng Ninh on October 3, VnExpress reported.
Vietnam's third-quarter 2026 GDP growth was estimated at 9.95%, taking nine-month growth to 9.01%, Finance Minister Ngô Văn Tuấn told the October 3 government meeting.
The VinSpeed-invested Hanoi–Quảng Ninh and Bến Thành–Cần Giờ high-speed railway projects began casting their first beams on October 1, VnExpress reported.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade will continue urging local authorities to introduce support policies for rooftop solar, according to comments at the October 3 government press briefing reported by VnExpress.
The European Union announced a €2.9 billion disbursement to Ukraine on October 3, VietnamPlus reported.
Ho Chi Minh City recorded US$17.2 billion in registered foreign direct investment through September 20, 4.2 times the corresponding 2025 figure, VnExpress reported, citing the city's statistics agency.
Vietnam welcomed more than 17.7 million international visitor arrivals in the first nine months of 2026, up 14.5% year on year, VietnamPlus reported.
Representatives of VIFOREST, HAWA and Forest Trends said Vietnam's domestic timber market needs clear standards for legal raw materials, traceability, quality and product safety, the government news portal reported.
More than 48,700 businesses completed dissolution procedures in the first nine months of 2026, up 118.8% year on year, VnExpress reported, citing Vietnam's statistics agency.
Total outstanding credit across Vietnam's credit institutions reached approximately VND20.75 quadrillion on September 30, up 11.59% from the end of 2025 and 16.69% year on year, VnExpress reported.
Consumer-finance experts and companies proposed using technology to help borrowers identify licensed lenders and understand principal, interest, fees and repayment schedules, the government news portal reported.
Vietcombank has disclosed deputy general director Nguyen Van Tuan's request for early retirement from November.
Tran Vu Minh has registered to buy another 50 million HPG shares between October 7 and November 5 through exchange trading or negotiated transactions.
Hanoi's Song Hong agricultural cooperative has developed ECOS straws from natural starch and vegetable ingredients.
VnExpress examined changes to the loan-to-deposit calculation under Circular 50, which the article says takes effect on December 1.
The Government Inspectorate has recommended decisive action on vacant or inefficiently used public properties in Quang Ngai.
The Government Inspectorate announced findings on public-property management in An Giang on October 2.
G7 countries have announced plans to release 100 million barrels of crude oil and diesel from reserves over the next four months.
Residents affected by the Gia Binh airport project can register for temporary handover of plots at Dong Cuu 1 from October 1 through 7.
A northern regional industrial-promotion conference in Hai Phong on October 1 reviewed nine-month progress and year-end tasks.
EVNNPT reviewed construction of the 220 kV Sam Son substation and its connecting line, aiming for energisation in December 2026.
The Industry and Trade Ministry is consulting on a petroleum-business decree that would let companies set retail prices using a common formula.
Brent crude rose 4.3% to USD102.3 a barrel at the October 1 close, while WTI gained 2.7% to USD92.8.
Vietnam's session at the Asian Securities Forum on October 2 focused on transparency and international capital connections.
Nghi Son Refinery resumed crude imports from Kuwait in September, a plant executive confirmed on October 2.
PNJ submitted an explanation to HoSE on October 2 after its shares fell by the daily limit for five consecutive sessions.
Foreign investors net sold nearly VND3.3 trillion in Vietnamese equities on October 2, the largest amount since June 4.
The government has issued Decree 377/2026/ND-CP amending rules for public-private partnerships and build-transfer projects.
The US 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 7.28%, VnExpress reported, citing Freddie Mac's October 1 figures.
Da Nang reports action on eight publicly owned properties left vacant for more than 12 months, following inspection findings.
The prime minister approved expansion of Ha Tinh's Vung Ang Economic Zone through Decision 1918 on October 2.
Industry and Trade Minister Le Manh Hung met the Energy and Petroleum Department in Hanoi on October 1.
The Vietnam Banks Association discussed transparent and responsible consumer finance on October 2.
Nguyen Thanh Nghi met JBIC board chairman Maeda Tadashi and a Japanese business delegation in Hanoi on October 2.
Viettel is addressing 1,856 weak-coverage locations in 23 provinces, with plans for nearly 1,400 base stations by the end of November.
LPBank received two honours at the 2026 Vietnam Outstanding Banking Awards for product innovation and community contributions.
Public-investment disbursement reached VND642.9616 trillion by September 30, or 62.9% of allocated plans, according to an October 2 Finance Ministry report cited by the Government News portal.
Singapore has proposed exploring a United Nations framework convention on AI safety, according to a September 30 report from Vietnam's trade office in Singapore.
Standing Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Gia Túc called for accurate assessments of major projects at the steering committee's first meeting on October 1, Báo Chính phủ reports.
Key transport projects had disbursed VND105.257 trillion from their 2026 state-budget plans by September 21, equal to 40.7% of allocated capital.
ESG specialist Tran Xuan Quynh argues that green standards can help rural industrial products meet market requirements, strengthen brands and improve export prospects.
Vietnam's National Competition Commission has warned about seven product groups recalled abroad, VietnamPlus reports.
Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade held training on September 30 in using an online system to manage science, technology and innovation projects.
Mekong Capital is considering the transfer of its MEF III investment in F88 as the fund approaches its 12-year lifespan.
November TSR20 rubber futures rose 3.75% to US$2,548 per tonne at the September 30 close, Báo Chính phủ reports.
Vinh Long launched a 90-day drive to accelerate disbursement of its 2026 public investment allocation under a plan signed by provincial chairman Tran Tri Quang on September 30.
Dong Nai approved specific land prices for eight subdivisions within the Aqua City developments through decisions issued on September 28 and 29.
Vietnam's trade office in Chile showcased food and beverage products from nearly 50 Vietnamese businesses at Espacio Food & Service 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Trade reported on October 1.
VinFast Vietnam JSC has increased its registered capital from VND5.138 trillion to VND35.183 trillion, approximately US$1.3 billion, VnExpress reports.
Petrolimex and PVOIL proposed restricting trading between fuel distributors during a September 30 consultation on a draft decree.
BIDV has offered for sale debts totalling more than VND600 billion owed by Ba Huan and Ba Huan Thanh Hoa High Technology.
Hai Phong estimates that it completed 2,446 social homes in the first nine months of 2026, above its planned scenario of 2,383.
Vietnam's overnight dong interbank rate fell to an annualised 0.2% on September 29, down 0.3 percentage points from the previous session.
The Vietnam Exchange announced on September 30 the timetable for transferring HNX-listed shares to HoSE.
The VN-Index ended September's final session at around 1,768 points, down about 64 points, or 3.5%, from the previous month-end.
The government has proposed three additional grounds for state land acquisition for socioeconomic development in the draft Land Law amendments discussed on October 1, VnExpress reports.
Vietnam's trade office in Germany supported a VICOFA coffee-business delegation in Hamburg on September 29–30, the Ministry of Industry and Trade reported on October 1.
SJC has been assigned a cumulative pre-tax profit target of about VND1.01 trillion for the period through 2030 by Ho Chi Minh City authorities, VnExpress reports.
Vietnam aims to meet MSCI upgrading criteria and FTSE's advanced emerging-market standards, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Văn Thắng said at the Asian Securities Forum on October 1, Báo Chính phủ reports.
Vietnam and the United States have made progress in negotiations toward a fair and balanced reciprocal trade agreement, foreign ministry spokesperson Phạm Thu Hằng said on October 1, VietnamPlus reports.
More than 500 delegates attended a national workshop on Vietnam's supporting industries in Phu Tho on September 30.
Le Thai Sam returned as Bamboo Airways' chairman and legal representative on September 30, according to the airline's updated business registration.
PNJ shares closed at VND24,750 after their fourth consecutive limit-down session, VnExpress reports.
Decree 365/2026/ND-CP on rice export business takes effect on October 1, replacing earlier regulations.
Hanoi's third-quarter 2026 GRDP is estimated to have grown 10.02% year on year, its first double-digit quarter of the year, Báo Chính phủ reports.
Vietnam's government issued Resolution 303/NQ-CP on September 30, assigning localities a target of 899,857 social and rental homes for 2026–2030.
Shinhan in South Korea says data belonging to about 25,000 customers was exposed after a September 30 cyberattack, VietnamPlus reports, citing Yonhap.
Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade held a consultation in Hanoi on September 30 on a draft decree to replace existing fuel-business regulations.
Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade approved a commodity derivatives market development programme for 2026–2030, with a vision to 2045, under Decision 2433/QD-BCT.
Pandora has begun operating its US$150 million jewellery factory at VSIP III in Vietnam, VnExpress reports.
Vietnam's government issued Resolution 43/2026/NQ-CP on September 30, extending specified tax measures for petrol, oil, production inputs and aviation fuel through December 31, 2026.
Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc said stalled-project remedies should be judged by actual implementation and operation at a September 30 meeting of Steering Committee 751.
The government issued Decree 374/2026/NĐ-CP on September 30 covering procurement within the CPTPP, EVFTA and UKVFTA frameworks, Báo Chính phủ reported on October 1.
HDBank has set October 12, 2026 as the record date for a planned 25% stock dividend and 5% bonus-share distribution, VietnamPlus reports.
The Ministry of Finance has issued Circular 139/2026/TT-BTC on preparing, managing, using and settling industrial-promotion funds, Báo Chính phủ reports.
The VN-Index fell 19.32 points to 1,749.3 at the October 1 close, its fourth consecutive decline, VietnamPlus reports.
Ho Chi Minh City rose 17 places to 67th among 117 cities in the 40th Global Financial Centres Index, released on September 30.
US personal consumption expenditures prices rose 3.4% year on year in August 2026, while core PCE increased 3%, according to a September 30 Commerce Department report covered by the Vietnam News Agency.
VNX and SGX signed a memorandum on developing depositary receipt products on September 30, following talks between Vietnam's securities regulator chair Vu Thi Chan Phuong and a Monetary Authority of Singapore representative.
Vietnam's trade office in Bulgaria, which also covers Greece, joined the Vietnamese embassy in promoting Vietnamese coffee at the Athens Coffee Festival on September 26–28.
Ho Chi Minh City's third-quarter GRDP grew 9.86%, bringing nine-month growth to 9.06% year on year, according to local statistics reported by VnExpress.
A McKinsey report released on September 29 estimates that around 11 million Americans, or 6.5% of the current workforce, could need to change occupations by 2035 because of automation and AI.
Vietnam's Finance Ministry issued Circular 141/2026/TT-BTC to guide a programme to train and develop 10,000 chief executives by 2030.
From September 30, PNJ shortened buyback payment for SJC gold bars, plain rings, Phuc Loc Tai gold and Kim Bao gold to T+2, the second day after the transaction.
Vietnam's agricultural, forestry and fisheries exports in the first nine months are estimated at US$56.3 billion, up 7.8% year on year, VietnamPlus reports, citing the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
Public investment disbursement through September 24, 2026 reached VND567.7761 trillion, or 55.5% of the prime minister's assigned plan, Báo Chính phủ reports, citing the Ministry of Finance.
Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade announced plans on September 30 to select lead organisations for two strategic technology research projects.
Agribank and Vietnam Airlines have signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement for 2026–2031, Báo Chính phủ reports.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade outlined its October and fourth-quarter 2026 tasks at a third-quarter review, according to its October 1 report.
The maximum retail price of 0.05S diesel fell by VND780 to VND29,717 per litre from 15:00 on October 1, Vietnam time, Báo Chính phủ reports.
Can Tho had disbursed more than VND10.705 trillion in public investment capital by the morning of September 29, equivalent to 56.3% of its annual allocation set by the prime minister, VietnamPlus reported.
A total of 227 companies with 499 products have been recognized under the Vietnam National Brand program for 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Trade announced at a September 29 press briefing.
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Truong Thanh Hoai met Danish ambassador Lina Gandløse Hansen on September 29 to discuss trade, industry, energy and the green transition.
PNJ shares traded at their daily floor of VND28,600 on September 29, extending a six-session decline, VnExpress reported.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed a list of 12 categories of imported goods that would require customs clearance at the port of entry, Bao Chinh Phu reported on September 29.
Hateco, Hung Viet, ASV and EHang signed a memorandum of understanding in Hanoi on September 29 to study the development of an unmanned aviation ecosystem in Vietnam.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade held a national meeting on September 29 to promote rooftop solar for self-generation and consumption at public offices, schools, hospitals and households.
The State Bank of Vietnam clarified its draft circular on anti-money-laundering supervision in the banking sector on the evening of September 29.
Vietjet received the 2026 Asia’s Leading Airline Brand award at the World Travel Awards ceremony in the Maldives on September 28, VnExpress reported.
Vietnam’s customs authorities are studying a new circular to replace Circulars 81/2019 and 06/2024 on risk management, Bao Chinh Phu reported on September 29.
Kido announced on September 29 that AIRO would expand from AI advertising and sales support into entertainment development, production and distribution.
Vietnam’s Trade Office in Germany has highlighted EU requirements concerning environmental claims and sustainability labels for exporters, Bao Chinh Phu reported on September 29.
Vietnam ranked 43rd among the 139 economies assessed in the World Intellectual Property Organization’s 2026 Global Innovation Index, VietnamPlus reported.
An Giang approved 1:2,000 zoning plans for Rach Vem and Ganh Dau in Phu Quoc, covering about 550.8 hectares in total.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction presented 29 priority expressway projects seeking public-private partnership investment for 2026–2030 at an investment promotion event on September 29.
OCOP product standardization needs to cover the full chain, from raw materials, production and traceability to packaging, storage and reliable supply, according to an interview with Dao Duc Huan published by Bao Chinh Phu on September 29.
Administrative delays and labor productivity affect Vietnam’s competitiveness for foreign investment, JLL argued at an industrial property forum on September 29.
Ho Chi Minh City’s international financial center is drafting a resolution on issuing local government bonds through the center for consideration by the city’s People’s Council, VietnamPlus reported on September 29.
Trung Nam Thuan Nam Solar Power reported a loss of more than VND27 billion for the first half of 2026, against a profit of over VND126 billion a year earlier.
Tay Ninh province has proposed studying a free-trade zone at the Moc Bai border gate and a “single window, single stop” customs model with Cambodia.
A proposed change to Vietnam’s environmental rules would require producers and importers to collect electric-vehicle batteries for recycling from 2029.
Bac Ninh is promoting energy savings and waste-treatment improvements across its industrial clusters to reduce emissions, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade reported.
Two securities firms expect year-on-year third-quarter profit growth at a number of Vietnamese banks.
Vietnam’s trade office in India and authorities in Uttar Pradesh held a tourism and aviation cooperation forum during UPITS 2026.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade and Canada’s Ministry of Natural Resources exchanged a memorandum on energy cooperation and clean-energy transition during a state visit.
The estimated value of assets affected by an attack on Bitget’s trading infrastructure rose to about $387.5 million from an initial $351.6 million, VnExpress reported.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade aims to establish at least one outlet retail model by 2030.
As of September 23, 39 transitional wind and solar projects with nearly 2,200 MW of capacity had either not submitted pricing dossiers or paused tariff talks with EVN, according to ministry figures cited by VnExpress.
Vietnam’s Customs Department said 74 companies in its priority program accounted for $164.5 billion in imports and exports in the first half of 2026, or about 30% of the national total.
The Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HoSE) warned that impostors are using its name and logo and forging documents bearing regulators’ seals or signatures to solicit investments.
Vietnamese tea exports to the United States rose 22% by volume and 36.4% by value in the first eight months of the year, according to customs figures cited by VnExpress.
Novaland shares (NVL) hit their daily floor at VND 11,050 on September 28, extending a losing streak to six sessions.
PNJ said chairwoman Cao Thi Ngoc Dung and her family have disbursed about VND 700 billion in loans to the company, according to an investor report cited by VnExpress.
Coteccons is targeting VND 42 trillion in revenue and VND 1.05 trillion in after-tax profit for fiscal 2027, according to documents prepared for its October 20 shareholder meeting.
Vinhomes Ha Tinh Industrial Park Investment raised its charter capital from VND 11.5 trillion to VND 21 trillion, an increase of VND 9.5 trillion.
Assets under management at Vietnam's fund management companies reached about VND 846 trillion, or USD 32.1 billion, at the end of June 2026.
Foreign investors net-sold about VND 2.9 trillion, roughly USD 100 million, in the first trading week after Vietnam's FTSE Russell market upgrade, VnExpress reported.
Ho Chi Minh City is consulting on a draft infrastructure-investment policy that could cover 50% of interest on HFIC loans for parking-facility investors for up to five years.
PVcomBank's board approved a proposed private-placement price of VND 13,628 for each of 300 million shares, about 60% above the market price cited by VnExpress at the time.
Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed moving the balance of the fuel price stabilization fund from fuel wholesalers to a dedicated State Treasury account.
Nine-month exports approach US$7.3 billion, up 18.5%, although September is down 15.1% year on year.
VIFC-DN seeks stronger green-finance connections and a pipeline of projects for international investment.
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Văn Thắng calls for professional capital management and market-based investment.
The report cites Chinese information on tariff reductions, a trade-truce extension and AI dialogue.
NAPAS reported an eightfold rise in transaction numbers and sixfold growth in value for visitors from Thailand, Laos and Cambodia over eight months.
VnExpress, citing Reuters, reported talks to raise the Japanese group’s VPBank stake from 15% to 20%, with pricing still unresolved.
MB’s charter capital reached VND 100.687 trillion after its rights offering ended on September 23. A further private placement remains planned.
The Can Tho 2 bridge prefeasibility report has been submitted for appraisal, with a proposed 2027 start pending approval.
On the afternoon of September 24, Cái Cui Port in Cần Thơ welcomed the first vessel on a direct river-sea container route from Nanning, China, via the Bình Lục Canal, VietnamPlus reported.
Gelex sold more than 9.7 million shares of Hai An Transport and Stevedoring (HAH) on September 23, reducing its stake from 5.16% to zero, according to VnExpress.
To Lam urged U.S. firms to expand cooperation in technology, energy and capital markets; newly signed documents still require implementation.
Elmet plans to buy a 4.99% MSR stake, subject to regulatory and corporate approvals; the deal has not closed.
Vietnam’s Industry and Trade Ministry and Finance Ministry set a retail ceiling of VND 26,397 per litre for E5RON92 petrol in the September 24 pricing round, up VND 1,258 from the previous ceiling.
The United States and China extended their trade truce to January 10, 2027; a broader agreement remains uncertain.
The proposed VND 2.3 trillion sale of an 11% SF Vung Tau stake awaits approvals; Highlands Coffee control has not changed yet.
At a New York meeting, To Lam asked JPMorgan to support access to international capital and share expertise on debt and foreign exchange reserves.
A survey of traditional markets in Ho Chi Minh City found many vegetables 20%–50% more expensive after prolonged rain. Da Lat broccoli rose from about VND45,000 to VND65,000 per kilogram.
The State Bank of Vietnam and the tax authority agreed on a mechanism to share tax data with CIC to support borrower assessments. The cooperation is at an initial stage and the data fields have not been disclosed.
The ADB raised its forecast for Vietnam’s 2026 GDP growth to 7.8%, about 0.6 percentage points above its April projection. The figure is a full-year forecast, while the economy grew 8.2% in the first half, according to the report.
The deal covers the Hanoi–Quảng Ninh and Bến Thành–Cần Giờ routes, with Siemens Mobility supplying trains and VinSpeed building the tracks. The company is targeting commercial operations in 2028.
Jamieson Greer said the reciprocal trade talks with Vietnam were nearing a final outcome during his September 21 meeting with Tô Lâm. Vietnam hopes for an early signing, but no agreement has been announced as signed or in force.
Turnover on September 22 fell to a two-month low below VND13 trillion even as the VN-Index gained about 17 points to nearly 1,817. Vingroup-related shares led the rise and foreign investors returned to net buying.
The index closed above 1,799 on the first trading day under the market upgrade. Foreign investors bought over VND 2.4 trillion and sold nearly VND 3.1 trillion.
Funding, compensation methods and the timing of cost recognition still need clarification. The draft is due before the National Assembly in October and is not an enacted policy.
VnExpress reported SJC bullion quotes of VND 143.6–146.6 million per tael that afternoon. These are prices recorded at the source report’s publication time.
Ninh Bình and China’s Yunnan province presented tourism cooperation opportunities at Tràng An on September 20 under the Vietnam–China tourism cooperation programme for 2026–2027. Proposals included market information exchanges, quality products, digital promotion and linking coffee experiences with heritage routes.
Green SM announced two years of 100% revenue sharing for drivers who buy a new car from six eligible models, start operating before December 19 and work exclusively on Green SM Platform. Drivers using existing vehicles are excluded; the share is not net income after taxes, fees and operating costs.
ASEAN and South Korean economic ministers agreed in Pasay on September 20 to strengthen trade, investment and supply-chain ties. They welcomed the launch of talks to upgrade AKFTA and aim for substantial progress in 2027, with preliminary 2025 bilateral goods trade at US$226.1 billion.
Finance Minister Ngô Văn Tuấn met FTSE Russell CEO Fiona Bassett ahead of Vietnam’s planned entry into FTSE’s global indexes on September 21. FTSE proposed cooperation on index products and risk-management tools, plus research into liquidity for overseas-listed derivatives based on the FTSE Vietnam Index.
Vietnam’s Finance Ministry is preparing a non-deal roadshow (NDR) with the State Bank to brief investors on the economy, fiscal and monetary policy, and public debt. Any future international bond issue would still require a government decision on its size, maturity and timing.
The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark rate from 1% to 1.25% on September 18, the highest level in 31 years. Two policymakers opposed the move; one said the economy was too weak for a hike as August core inflation stood at 1.7%.
Thailand’s Central Group plans to invest another $1.5 billion in Vietnam over the next decade, focusing on retail, commercial centers and hotels. Central Retail operates 330 stores and malls in 26 provinces and cities and is developing two hotels in Van Don.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed that the government transfer Electricity of Vietnam back under the ministry as owner representative to help implement Power Development Plan VIII. The proposal is part of a 2026–30 power-supply report that cites delayed generation projects.
BIDV is offering a VND200 trillion preferential credit package through December 2026, with rates from 6.8% a year and overdrafts of up to VND10 billion for eligible individual customers. The bank is also allocating VND10 trillion to green-credit sectors.
MB, VPBank and Techcombank are pursuing plans to take charter capital above VND100 trillion, while VietinBank is targeting more than VND105 trillion. The plans aim to strengthen financial buffers and create room for lending, subject to completion of the proposed capital increases.
Vietnamese Deputy Finance Minister Nguyễn Đức Chi met Austria’s FMA leader Mariana Kühnel in Vienna on Sept. 15 to discuss financial-market supervision and crypto-asset regulation. Vietnam says it has a pilot legal framework and plans to license its first crypto-asset service providers in 2026.
Vietnam’s State Treasury raised VND27.7565 trillion through 20 government-bond auctions in August, bringing eight-month issuance to VND228.9213 trillion, or 46% of the annual plan. Five-year and 10-year bonds accounted for 51.2% and 46.7% of the month’s issuance, respectively.
EVN estimates VND12.215 trillion in profit on revenue above VND482 trillion for the first eight months, after clearing accumulated losses by June. The group forecasts full-year profit above VND13.5 trillion.
Vietnam’s VN-Index rose 22.92 points to 1,811.15 on Sept. 15, led by banking and oil shares. Foreign investors recorded more than VND730 billion in net buying for a second straight session.
International ride-hailing platforms increasingly use flexible revenue-sharing arrangements, according to a VnExpress overview. Drivers therefore do not necessarily receive a fixed percentage of what passengers pay.
New Zealand's T&G selected Vietnam as the first market for its premium Joli apple, VietnamPlus reported.
Lao Cai has adopted a 2026–2030 plan to improve private businesses' competitiveness and access to international markets.
An Giang is developing a 2026–2030 investment promotion program that prioritizes project quality, added value and wider economic benefits over sheer volume.
President Donald Trump reiterated on September 13 that he wanted the United States to have the world's lowest interest rates, VietnamPlus reported.
Vietnamese marine official Nguyen Viet Dung says modern, integrated governance is essential to turn maritime potential into economic growth.
A market upgrade needs to be accompanied by investment-quality reforms, economist Shan Saeed told VietnamPlus.
Brent briefly exceeded $108 a barrel on September 14 amid Middle Eastern supply concerns, VietnamPlus reported.
Experts at a September 14 discussion called for cooling demand to be reduced through urban planning and building design, VnExpress reported.
Thai Nguyen has identified three strategic technology areas: tea cultivation and processing, mineral extraction and advanced processing, and semiconductors.
Hai Phong is addressing land, investment-procedure and public-spending bottlenecks as it targets at least 13% GRDP growth in 2026, VietnamPlus reported.
Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan expect a Federal Reserve rate increase in September, VnExpress reported. Goldman changed its forecast from no change to a 25-basis-point rise.
Vietnam Exposition Center and dmg events have announced a partnership to organise VIIF 2027, VietnamPlus reported.
Spot gold fell 0.6% to $4,321.26 an ounce at 2:24pm Vietnam time on September 14, VietnamPlus reported.
The two main crude benchmarks rose more than 3% after Saudi Arabia closed its East-West pipeline following an attack. The route bypasses the Strait of Hormuz, linking production areas with Red Sea export ports.
Vietnam's tax authority told local offices not to demand unsupported documents or procedures when businesses close tax codes, VnExpress reported.
Large pomegranates sold in some Ho Chi Minh City markets are being labeled as Thai or Da Lat produce, although wholesale market representatives identify the main supply as Chinese.
Takashimaya Vietnam reported operating profit of JPY1.163 billion, about VND202 billion, for fiscal 2025 ending in February 2026, VnExpress reported.
Thai Nguyen aims to build an industrial ecosystem with stronger links between foreign-invested and domestic businesses, moving beyond investment volume as the main measure of success.
Vietnamese businesses met the Council for the Development of Cambodia in Phnom Penh on September 14 to discuss investment obstacles, VietnamPlus reported.
Phu Tho is focusing on better OCOP product quality and broader market access, rather than simply increasing the number of star-rated products.
German companies invested about EUR5.6 billion directly in China in the first half of 2026, up roughly one-third year on year, according to IW research using Bundesbank data.
General Secretary and President To Lam chaired a September 14 meeting on developing new rules for Party members engaged in private business, according to VNA/VietnamPlus.
VietnamPlus's September 14 morning price table lists SJC gold in Hanoi at VND143–146 million per tael for buying and selling, a VND3 million spread.
Vietnam is studying how to develop H'Mong cattle into a high-quality beef line, VnExpress reported, citing the livestock and animal-health authority.
General Secretary and President To Lam called for proposed private-business rules for Party members to protect lawful activity while controlling conflicts of interest, VietnamPlus reported.
Banks have signed financing and funding-arrangement agreements for major Hanoi projects in 2026–2030, VnExpress reported.
VPBank, SHB, Techcombank and MB held nearly VND900 trillion in property-business loans at the end of the second quarter, according to VnExpress's review of financial reports. That represented about 36% of system-wide lending in this category.
Resolution 20-NQ/TW sets out a shift from sector-by-sector extraction of marine resources toward integrated management of maritime space and a stronger maritime nation.
Brent crude exceeded $107 a barrel in early-week trading, VietnamPlus reported, linking the move to supply and shipping disruption risks in the Middle East.
A REWE supermarket in Berlin's Lankwitz district combines retail with a rooftop hydroponic farm developed with ECF.
Oil rose on September 14 amid supply concerns tied to Middle East conflict, attacks on shipping and a Saudi pipeline closure.
Quality standards, packaging and traceability are essential for highland specialities entering international markets, VietnamPlus reported.
Asian technology shares fell on the morning of September 14 following calls from industry leaders to control the pace of artificial intelligence development.
GEX, GEL and GEE fell to their daily trading floors on September 14, VnExpress reported. GEX closed at VND22,300.
SSI Research estimates that Vanguard could buy about US$240.5 million of Vietnamese equities during its September 18 rebalance, ahead of the FTSE upgrade taking effect on September 21.
Belgian professor Patrick Sorgeloos says Vietnam has substantial potential to strengthen its position in aquaculture, provided it improves farming practices and disease management.
Nghe An chairman Vo Trong Hai has prohibited falsified paperwork and ineligible advances intended to meet year-end public investment disbursement targets.
SJC gold bars were quoted at VND143.2 million to VND146.2 million per tael for buying and selling at 10:20 a.m. on September 14, up VND200,000 from the previous weekend.
Vietnam's coastal localities are pursuing distinct maritime development priorities: logistics in Da Nang, high-technology aquaculture in Khanh Hoa and green energy in Ha Tinh.
Former Green SM CEO Nguyen Van Thanh has founded green-technology and energy company Aves with VND30 billion in charter capital, VnExpress reported.
SCIC plans to auction its entire 63.38% stake in Seaprodex at a starting price of nearly VND8.51 trillion, VnExpress reported.
Spot gold fell 0.2% to US$4,339.96 an ounce at around 7:30 a.m. Vietnam time on September 14 as US inflation data strengthened expectations of monetary tightening.
Lao Cai has introduced a supporting-industry development plan for 2026–2035, VietnamPlus reported. It aims to strengthen local businesses and supplier networks.
Tesla has established Tesla Motors Vietnam, VnExpress reported, citing Reuters and business-registration information.
Ready-built factories are seen as well placed to benefit from new manufacturing investment, VietnamPlus reported, citing Savills Vietnam.
The United States has announced the removal of a 50% tariff on Canadian cement less than three weeks after it took effect, VietnamPlus reports.
Savills forecasts Vietnam's branded-residence supply will increase by 152% by 2032, VietnamPlus reports. This is projected growth, not completed inventory.
Vietnamese export rice prices held around $440–$445 a tonne during the week covered by VietnamPlus. Indian and Thai prices rose amid dry-weather concerns.
VietnamPlus reports that Circular 46/2026/TT-NHNN, effective November 1, 2026, adds consent requirements for providing borrowers' credit information to certain organizations.
Sam Altman said OpenAI would not hold an IPO this year, VnExpress reports, citing Fortune. He said the company was under no pressure to list.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for companies to adjust the pace of AI development to allow more time for risk management, VietnamPlus reports.
A VnExpress review of 26 GrabBike and GrabCar trips from September 10 to 12 found drivers received roughly 50-75% of total fares. These are sample findings, not a fixed share for every trip.
Vietnamese businesses are adapting operations to extreme weather and supply-chain disruption, VietnamPlus reports.
TotalEnergies signed memorandums with PV GAS and T&T Group in Paris on September 10, VnExpress reports, establishing frameworks for energy cooperation in Vietnam.
On the morning of September 13, SJC quoted Hanoi gold at VND143 million buying and VND146 million selling per tael, VietnamPlus reports.
Nghe An is linking medicinal-plant cultivation with processing, OCOP products and tourism, VietnamPlus reports. Basil, lemongrass and cinnamon are being developed into oils and other value-added products.
Expressways and seaports are creating new links between the Central Highlands and Vietnam's central coast, a VietnamPlus feature reports.
Chinese import demand could significantly influence oil's rally, VietnamPlus reports, citing CNBC analysis. Experts are watching whether refiners increase operating rates.
Algeria's Sahara Blend averaged $94.32 a barrel in August 2026, up 12.6% from July, VietnamPlus reports.
The Finance Ministry proposes allowing eligible taxpayers to apply a 30% income-tax reduction during 2026–2027 filing periods, VnExpress reports.
Larry Ellison canceled a plan to sell up to 50 million Oracle shares, according to a company statement cited by VnExpress. The shares were worth about $7.5 billion at the September 11 close.
VEC and dmg events announced a partnership for the 2027 Vietnam International Industrial Fair. VnExpress reports that it is scheduled for September 8–10, 2027, in Dong Anh, Hanoi.
Fujitsu plans to export Monaka processors to the United States and Asia as early as next year, VietnamPlus reports. The product draws on technology developed for the Fugaku supercomputer.
ECB President Christine Lagarde warned that the inflation shock could last longer than expected, VietnamPlus reports. She cited Middle East conflict and damaged refining capacity.
Goldman Sachs forecasts gold could reach $4,900 an ounce by year-end, VnExpress reports. UOB sees a possible temporary floor near $4,000 and projects $4,500 in the fourth quarter.
Governor Pham Duc An said large, long-term projects should combine financing sources rather than rely solely on banks, VnExpress reports from a September 12 Hanoi conference.
The Bank of Japan is considering raising its policy rate from about 1% to 1.25% at its September 17–18 meeting, VietnamPlus reports.
Hung Yen launched and inaugurated ten industrial parks and clusters to expand production capacity, VietnamPlus reports. Six projects broke ground on September 12.
The Construction Ministry has urged localities to accelerate land clearance for the Lao Cai–Hanoi–Hai Phong railway, targeting completion in February 2027, VietnamPlus reports.
Tuyen Quang targets average annual GRDP growth of 10.5% in 2026–2030, VietnamPlus reports, with per-capita GRDP reaching VND95 million by the period's end.
AIIB reaffirmed cooperation with Vietnam on sustainable infrastructure during a September 12 meeting in New Delhi, VietnamPlus reports.
Bac Ninh is preparing infrastructure, skills and policies for deeper participation in semiconductors, VietnamPlus reports. Existing projects focus on packaging, testing and supporting industries.
German manufacturers are adapting to stronger Chinese competition in cars and machinery. VnExpress examines pressure from lower-priced products in sectors where Germany traditionally held an advantage.
Nghe An is addressing local obstacles to completing its land database, VietnamPlus reports. Some communes and wards have unclear responsibilities or incomplete parcel inventories.
Vietnam's National Competition Commission is reviewing Grab's fares, fees and commissions following driver complaints. On September 11, it said it had requested information on how the company calculates and changes these charges.
Deputy Industry and Trade Minister Phan Thi Thang joined Vietnam's official visit to Mongolia from September 9 to 11. Discussions addressed economic cooperation within the countries' comprehensive partnership.
The VN-Index closed September 11 at 1,795.21, falling 34.02 points and slipping below 1,800. Selling intensified late in the session, particularly among large-cap stocks.
Vietnamese agricultural exporters are being encouraged to prepare traceability and growing-area records for a proposed deforestation due-diligence regime in Great Britain. A September 11 workshop emphasized supply-chain legality and transparency.
Vietnamese shares recorded their sharpest daily decline in almost a month on September 11, VnExpress reported. The VN-Index lost more than 34 points to finish around 1,795 after selling accelerated in the afternoon.
HNX announced October 8, 2026 as the record date for the annual interest payment on bond HCMB15313, citing a September 10 notice from the Vietnam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation.
Vietnam's Finance Ministry and the French Development Agency exchanged financing documents worth more than EUR41 million for a water-management project in Tuan Giao, Dien Bien. The package comprises a EUR39.828 million loan and a EUR1.5 million grant.
T&T Energy Group and TotalEnergies Gas & Power Activities signed a memorandum to cooperate on the Long Son LNG power project in Ho Chi Minh City. Exchanged in Paris on September 10, it envisages studying an investment consortium.
Vietnam's government issued Decree 351/2026/ND-CP on September 11, setting out the Ministry of Industry and Trade's responsibilities and structure, according to the ministry's portal. It takes effect on September 15 and replaces Decree 40/2025/ND-CP.
Public investment disbursement reached VND513,304.7 billion by September 3, equivalent to 50.2% of the prime minister's assigned plan, the Finance Ministry reported. The latest reporting week added VND4,832.7 billion.
Gold in Asian trading on September 11 remained under pressure from expectations of higher US interest rates despite an intraday rebound. VietnamPlus reported spot gold at US$4,351.97 an ounce at 1:39 p.m. Vietnam time, up 0.8% but nearly 2% lower for the week.
Eight-month growth was 13.3% in current prices and 7.6% after removing price effects.
Production and foreign investment strengthened, while businesses continued to face cost and financing pressures.
The city is connecting its ports with logistics and industry.
The Ministry of Finance held training on September 10 ahead of the official introduction of public-investment disbursement scoring from the October 2026 reporting period. Central agencies and local authorities participated in person and online.
Improving capital efficiency and governance were central themes at a Hanoi workshop on the state sector's economic role on September 10. The Ministry of Finance portal said the event examined how the sector could contribute to Vietnam's double-digit growth goal for 2026-2030.
Industrial clusters and connected supply chains are key considerations for Vietnam's renewable energy hubs, according to an article on the Ministry of Industry and Trade portal. It summarizes international experience discussed at a workshop jointly organized by the ministry and GIZ.
Vietnam has called on APEC economies to strengthen policy sharing, investment links and access to affordable energy. According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the proposals were presented at the 16th APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting in Beijing on September 10.
Singapore has identified high-value activity, adaptability and resilience as three strategic requirements for its economy in a new review. According to Vietnam's Trade Office in Singapore, in a report published by the Ministry of Industry and Trade on September 10, the final review was released on August 23, 2026.
Industry and Trade Minister Le Manh Hung asked the Eurasian side to address barriers affecting Vietnamese textiles and seafood during talks on September 9. The ministry said he met the Eurasian Economic Commission's trade minister during the Vietnamese leadership's state visit to Russia.
