Ho Chi Minh City has set a deadline of July 31, 2026 to complete land clearance for the Highway 13 expansion project, with construction scheduled to begin in early 2027. The project will widen the 6-kilometer stretch from Binh Trieu Bridge to the former Binh Duong boundary to 10-14 lanes at a total investment of […]

Vietnam’s import-export revenue recorded significant growth during the first four months of 2026, reflecting the country’s expanding international trade activities and the continued recovery of manufacturing production. According to Vietnam Customs, state budget revenue from import-export activities reached more than VND 166.3 trillion by the end of April 2026, equivalent to 36.9% of the annual […]

Vietnam is entering a new phase of technological transformation with the official introduction of 10 strategic technology groups under Decision No. 21/2026/QĐ-TTg, effective from July 1, 2026. The policy aims to strengthen innovation, accelerate digital transformation, and improve national competitiveness. As global competition in advanced technology intensifies, Vietnam is positioning itself as a rising innovation […]

Vietnam’s Furniture and Fashion Exports are on a trajectory to reach $110 billion by 2029. Driven by a B2C e-commerce revolution, these sectors are transforming from traditional manufacturing into a global digital powerhouse for MSMEs. The global trade landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, and at the heart of this transformation lies Southeast Asia’s manufacturing […]

Vietnam – ASEAN Trade has surpassed 90 billion USD after more than 30 years of Vietnam joining ASEAN, reinforcing the bloc’s growing importance in Vietnam’s economic integration and development strategy. 1. ASEAN Emerges as a Key Production Connectivity Hub Beyond being a promising export market, ASEAN also plays a major role as a supplier of […]

The Quang Ninh People’s Council has issued Resolution No. 04/2026/NQ-HDND, effective from April 28, 2026, through December 31, 2028, setting border gate fees at VND 0 per vehicle trip for transport vehicles carrying imported goods subject to the fee. The policy delivers direct financial relief to the import and export business community at a time […]

Total retail goods sales and consumer service revenue in the first four months of 2026 are estimated at VND 2,546.6 trillion, with strong growth in overall retail revenue, up 11.1% compared to the same period last year. This marks a positive signal reflecting a sustained recovery in domestic purchasing power, with broad-based growth recorded across […]

On May 15, 2026, MP Logistics Joint Stock Company and Viettel Post Joint Stock Corporation (Viettel Post) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a strategic partnership in logistics and supply chain operations. This event marks a significant milestone in connecting MP Logistics’ operational capabilities and extensive industry experience with Viettel Post’s widespread postal […]

Vietnam export performance in recent years has been nothing short of remarkable. In 2025, World Trade Organization data compiled by Statista confirmed that Vietnam ranked 18th among the world’s 30 largest exporting economies.  This milestone not only reflects the country’s rapid trade expansion but also highlights its growing role in the global supply chain. Vietnam […]

The Vietnam industrial landscape continues to demonstrate strong resilience and expansion in 2026, with encouraging signals from production, manufacturing, and labor markets.  According to the latest data released by the General Statistics Office, the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) in the first four months of 2026 increased by 9.2% compared to the same period last […]