Knowledge & Innovation
This category covers advancements in technology, education, and research, including startups, AI, fintech, and digital transformation. It highlights government policies on innovation, investment in R&D, and digital economy trends. As economies transition to knowledge-based industries, this section explores emerging technologies, automation, AI, and blockchain, showcasing how businesses and policymakers adapt to rapid innovation.
Corruption in Vietnam in 2026: Types, Examples & Risks
Perceptions of corruption in Vietnam have improved but it is still endemic and a big part of doing business in Vietnam. With this in mind, this cheat sheet runs through the basics of corruption in Vietnam that foreign firms looking to enter the market should know…
Vietnam News Today, February 09 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: Wind farm awarded Vingroup not Germany’s PNE, Q1 inflation expectations, Vingroup lake project, Mercedes dealer land sale on poor performance, New bridge Nghe An unusable, Bridge connection Long Thanh airport, Chinese car sales in VN 2025, Op-ed: Decree 46 development process, Ride-hailing market share, Real estate interest rates at state-owned banks, IP application approvals, CPV membership fees, New VN airline fleet details, Op-ed: Vietnam as regional leader vs Thailand – Cambodia perspective, Car production increases, Tourist arrivals from Asia, Fresh milk production, and more.
Vietnam’s Advertising Industry 2026: Censorship, Trends, and Key Players
The future of Vietnam’s advertising industry is set to be shaped by several key trends and developments. Digital transformation will continue to play a crucial role, with online advertising expected to lead the market due to the rising penetration of smartphones and increased internet usage. This shift is driven by the growing influence of social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, which are becoming primary channels for brands to connect with consumers.
English News in Vietnam 2026: Top Sources, Censorship, and Alternatives
English news in Vietnam comes in a range of forms including a number of English-language news publications. There are, however, limitations on what can and cannot be reported in Vietnam with one of the strictest media censorship regimes in the world. Vietnam’s media industry is also relatively small which can mean that coverage of key events and developments is sometimes limited.
Vietnam News Today, February 06 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: Trade remedies packaging, Pirate streaming site shut down, Trump project foreign buyers allowed, Loyalty market report, Gold smugglers sentenced, Xanh SM revenue / market share, Infrastructure quality impact FDI, New food safety regulations suspended, January CPI, Trade in January, FDI January, Industrial production January, ACV bad debts, US countervailing duties wood, Stock market Thursday, Exchange rates Thursday, Yesterday’s Vietnam news roundup, and more.
Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index up 2.53 percent year-on-year in January 2026
Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index rose 0.05 percent month on month in January 2026, driven mainly by higher pork prices, increased eating-out costs during the Lunar New Year, and stronger demand for home maintenance and renovation, according to the latest release from the National Statistics Office.
Total registered FDI in Vietnam reached US$2.58 billion as of January 31, 2026
Total registered foreign investment in Vietnam reached US$2.58 billion as of January 31, 2026, down 40.6 percent year on year, reflecting sharp declines in adjusted capital and capital contributions, according to the latest release from the National Statistics Office.
How to Set Up a Company in Vietnam for US Firms in 2026: Guide
Vietnam is an attractive destination for US firms due to its rapid economic growth, strategic location, and business-friendly reforms. The country’s membership in multiple free trade agreements and its role in global supply chains offer opportunities across sectors like manufacturing, technology, agriculture, and services. However, successfully entering the Vietnamese market requires understanding local regulations, investment policies, and cultural nuances…
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Vietnam News Today, February 05 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: Nuclear power commentary, MoU w/US firms crude oil supply, Marriott-Masterise development agreement, Music industry report: RMIT, Tobacco import quotas increase, US trade negotiations, New loans for distressed fuel company, Textile / garment industry performance 2025, Mitsubishi real estate acquisition HCMC, Bank liquidity strain increases, Stock market Wednesday, Exchange rates Wednesday, Updated: Vietnam’s wood manufacturing industry, Updated: Vietnam’s fabric manufacturing industry, Updated: Where are Nikes made in Vietnam?, Yesterday’s Vietnam news roundup, and more.
Vietnam News Today, February 04 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: AMRO: VN gov’t bond market, Writing instruments market, SBV repo issuances jump, Vingroup-linked steel firm losses, State miner record profit higher minerals prices, Cheap imported meat, Stock exchange foreign trader requirements eased, Unofficial soccer streaming sites shutdown, VLBA Decree 46 postponement request, Arrest / 8.4 billion stolen emails, Emissions testing motorcycles roadmap, Copper buying on silver / gold price swings, Wheat imports, Exchange rates Tuesday, Stock market Tuesday, Plastics exports, Interview: Digital Asset Exchange, and more.
How to Set Up a Company in Vietnam in 10 Clear Steps (2026)
This article covers company formation in Vietnam including pre-approval, business structures, capital requirements, registration, and more.
Vietnam News Today, February 03 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: Cashless payments data, Vietnam’s silver market, LNG demand study, VN owned semiconductor testing / packaging facility, Japan firms competition China, Retail foot traffic report, Defence procurement Israel tech, Vietnam PMI, Trade remedies Indonesian / Malaysian glass, Mortgage interest rates 13.9 percent, Imports from Hong Kong, Exports to Cambodia, Stock market Monday, Exchange rates Monday, Rubber imports, Petrol product exports, Yesterday’s Vietnam news roundup, and more.
Vietnam News Today, January 30 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: Round 6 trade negotiations USA, Gold demand, Vinatex bumper year, Electric car power supply, Paying for 10 percent growth, Online travel revenue forecast, Bank capital raising Resolution 79, VN credit-to-GDP 3X peers, Local messaging app lost trust, LSEG VN equities assessment, Mandatory retirement gender gap, UK consultancy VN golf development, Video game industry development, Rule change importing used equipment, Imports from Canada, Exports to Brazil, Stock market Thursday, and more.
Vietnam News Today, January 29 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: VinFast Indonesia enters infrastructure sector, Taxi firm tax debt travel ban, E-cigarette trade falls on ban: MoH, Online food sales, Gold bar confiscation penalty, US microloan firm market entry, Securities cash deposits fall, EU-Vietnam diplomatic upgrade, VN banks’ credit guarantees, PM on APEC 2027 projects, Cosmetic advertising ban at schools, Economist warning bank growth targets, MoC draft construction materials prices management changes, Truong My Lan yacht auction, Food safety declarations update, Imports from Brazil, Exports to Canada, and more.
Vietnam News Today, January 28 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: BYD JV battery plant, Japan cold chain divestment, Japan digital marketing investment, New industrial park Hue, UK software HCMC airport, Motorbike market analysis, Philippines rice standards concerns, Electric bike leasing ride hailing apps, Hoa Phat warns steel power shortages, HCMC airport compensation fraud conviction appeal, ThaiBev links revenue decline to drink-driving regs, Imports from Australia, Exports to Russia, Stock market Tuesday, Exchange rates Tuesday, Synthetic fabrics production, Chemicals imports, and more.
Vietnam News Today, January 27 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: Another HCMC-Mekong railway proposal, Dragon Capital on Vingroup Investments, Nuclear agreement reached?, Land Law implementation delays, Rising beer prices pre-Tet, Local fashion brand closures, Gold trading paper instruments, Vinfast motorbike sales, Russian tourist increase Vietnam, Data centre development opportunities / constraints, Egg prices, Bicycle tyre factory expansion, Gas wells for carbon capture, Japan healthcare firm stake, BHP ore diversion CN to VN, FLC chairman South Korean embassy meeting, APEC accommodation delays, and more.
Vietnam News Today, January 26 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: New locally owned yarn factory, Vinacapital on Vingroup, Aviation opportunity limits, Singapore invested textile factory ground breaking, Facebook censorship National Party Congress, Improvements floated existing north-south railway, NA approves Bac Ninh airport, SBV on gold price jump, World Bank MoF infrastructure funding talks, Shipping costs VN vs CN, HCMC forms Apartment Management Association, Silver purchases unofficial forward contracts, Tet cake industry shift, Silver market liquidity issues, Imports from Belgium, Exports to Philippines, Motorbike production, and more.
Vietnam News Today, January 23 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: TikTok fined data collection violations, M&A market forum, AMRO GDP forecast 7.6 percent, Zalo fined privacy breaches, Ore shortage steel plant Lao Cai, Imported construction materials customs delays, Fireworks prices, Energy efficiency labelling regulations, Vinpearl joins VN30, Fake Nikes / Lacoste seizure, Vietnam Airlines looking for aircraft in local press, VN ag. group issued bonds in Cambodia, UFC FPT rights deal, Credit rating long-term sec. debt upgrade, Bond recall issuance violations, HCMC remittances US$10 billion +, Techombank real estate loan exposure, and more.
Netherlands ships US$99.80 million worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 64.08 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$99.80 million worth of goods from Netherlands, up from US$60.83 million in November, a change of 64.08 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, January 22 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: Current state real estate market: VARs, Bank cash withdrawals falling, MoC on HSR prep, Mercedes distributor profits fall, Science / tech spending development, Vingroup and VN carbon market, Queues to buy silver, Supermarket chain ownership change, Plastic producer expansion, Mitsubishi sales jump, Record seafood sales, New sports complexes major events opportunity, Trump golf course local government inspection, Imports from UK, Exports to Singapore, Stock market Wednesday, Exchange rates Wednesday, and more.
In today’s Vietnam news: Facebook account theft ring shut down, Minimum wage to rise from Jan 1, Nuclear power project reorganisation proposed, No jail
In today’s Vietnam news: Research prosecution exemption, Fuel retailer losses, Semiconductor degree requirements, Eurocham BCI, Government bond auction Wednesday, Australia tourist visa problems, Coffee
In today’s Vietnam news: Accor-Sun Group agreement, US largest ethanol supplier, Demographic dividend to end 3 years early, Maritime economy development, ACV looking to
This is an interview with Chris Walker, a Vietnam Sourcing Expert with Vietnam Factory Tours how rising oil prices and the Middle East crisis are
This is an interview with John Gardner, CEO and Founding Partner, at Optimum Hospitality in Ho Chi Minh City. It covers fuel price impacts on:
This is an interview with Dr Nuno F. Ribeiro, Associate Professor, International Tourism & Hospitality Management at Copenhagen Business College, formerly of RMIT Vietnam. It