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.
Technology in Vietnam 2026: Ecosystem, Startups, Key Players & Regulations
Vietnam is experiencing a technological revolution. Once primarily known for its manufacturing sector, the country is rapidly transforming into a tech hub. A young, digitally savvy population, combined with supportive government policies, has created a fertile ground for innovation. This burgeoning tech ecosystem is driving economic growth and societal change.
Vietnam corporate bond issuance slows in February as VND 194 trillion (US$7.37 billion) maturity wall looms in 2026
Vietnam’s corporate bond issuance remained subdued in February, while a large volume of debt is still set to mature later this year, according to data compiled by the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Vietnam government bond auction March 11 / VND 560 billion sold (~5% of offering)
Vietnam’s State Treasury sold VND 560 billion (US$21.3 million) worth of government bonds at an auction held on March 11, 2026, far below the VND 13,500 billion (US$512.3 million) offered, according to a release from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Vietnam News Today, March 12 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: LNG shipment received, UK renewables VN acquisition, Growth companies survey, Cinema spending, Antidumping duties steel, Fuel prices cut, Ride-hailing driver fuel price support, Bac Ninh worker shortage, Debtors auction petrol company, Agriculture impacts fuel price rises, US trade investigations, Car sales February, Exports to USA February, Textile and garment exports, Stock market Wednesday, Exchange rates Wednesday, Updated: Recruitment Companies in Vietnam 2026, and more.
Vietnam News Today, March 11 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: PM calls for tapping Price Stabilisation Fund, GE US$200m factory investment, Taiwan Cooler Master factory expansion plans, VinFast car sales February, Fuel prices increase, Novaland affiliate debt sale, Oil and gas fall / VN-index recovers, Mental health concerns mortgage rate rises, Hue gas station citation for fuel purchase limit, Electric motorbike sales spike, Base salary increase, Driver’s licence corruption, Exchange rates Tuesday, Stock market Tuesday, Coffee exports, Updated: Corporate Establishment in Vietnam 2026, Updated: Vietnam’s VN30 Index Stocks 2026, and more.
Vietnam News Today, March 10 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Fuel inventories, Biofuels adoption acceleration, Stock market plunge, Fuel demand surge, Foreign worker management Hanoi industrial zones, Real estate price cuts HCMC, MFN tariffs fuel imports confirmed cut, Aviation support measures on higher jet fuel costs, EC bike startup funding injection, HCMC underground parking plans revived, Stock market Monday, Exchange rates Monday, Tourists from Asia February, TV production data, Updated: Logistics in Vietnam 2026, Updated: Manufacturing in Vietnam 2026, Updated: Capital Gains Tax in Vietnam 2026, and more.
Business Intelligence in Vietnam 2026: Do You Need It?
Vietnam is one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic markets in Asia—but it’s also complex, fast-moving, and often opaque. Business intelligence in Vietnam bridges that gap by combining local insight, data analysis, and strategic context.
Vietnam’s Law on Education: Key Regulations & Takeaways
Vietnam’s Law on Education recognizes the growing importance of private and international educational institutions in enhancing the country’s educational offerings. This is in response to increasing demand for diverse educational options, driven by economic growth, a rising middle class, and international integration. The government regulates these institutions to ensure they meet quality standards while also encouraging their growth as part of a multi-tiered education system.
How to Open a Data Centre in Vietnam 2026: Ownership, Location & Regulations
Opening a data centre in Vietnam for foreign firms or individuals is not always easy. Not only are there several technical requirements that need to be met, but there are also a broad number of considerations that need to be made–choosing the right location, the right business structure, and finding the right workers, for example. This guide runs through the nuts and bolts of these processes and more.
The Calm Before the Storm: Vietnam’s Economy in February 2026
The National Statistics Office (NSO) has released its February data, with Vietnam’s economy performing generally as expected. However, this data has been made all the more important by the conflict in Iran that began on February 28.
Vietnam February inflation rises 3.35% YoY, as Tet demand pushes up food and travel prices
Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) rose 1.14 percent in February compared with the previous month as food, dining and transport costs increased during the Lunar New Year holiday. Prices were up 1.19 percent compared with December 2025 and 3.35 percent year-on-year.
Freight Forwarding in Vietnam 2026: Key Players, Processes & Regulations
Freight forwarding in Vietnam plays a critical role in facilitating international trade and logistics in Vietnam, serving as a key connector between manufacturers, exporters, and global markets–with its strategic location in Southeast Asia and a rapidly expanding infrastructure network, Vietnam has become an important hub for freight forwarding services.
Vietnam News Today, March 06 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Fuel price hikes, Fuel retailers face fuel shortage, Ministry of Foreign Affairs on energy security, SBV on exchange rates, Oil / gas stock sell-off, Exporters call for government support, Dutch semiconductor investment, South Korean investment battery parts, HCMC startup fund, Last-mile delivery market exit, AMRO infrastructure report, Car production January, Stock market Thursday, Exchange rates Thursday, Milk imports, Updated: How to Manufacture Clothing in Vietnam 2026, Updated: Directory of Licensed Accounting Firms (2026), and more.
Vietnam News Today, March 05 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Government bond auction, Vingroup renewables portfolio expansion, Highlands moves toward 2027 IPO, Draft law commodities derivatives, Video game support foreign buyout, GPU infrastructure partnership, Australia blueberries VN market access, AMRO VN Infrastructure assessment, HSR route redirect request, Petrol station limits added then removed, Fuel price adjustment forecast today, Stock market bucking regional trend, 10% growth target to endure despite ME conflict, Public investment disbursement slow, Lack of data sharing as barrier to infrastructure development, Stock market Wednesday, Exchange rates Wednesday, and more.
Vietnam’s Law on Artificial Intelligence: Key Details and Limitations
It’s been widely reported that Vietnam’s Law on Artificial Intelligence came into force on March 1st. Here are the key components of the law and what it still needs to be practically effective.
Vietnam’s Economic Needs Test (ENT) for Foreign Retailers (2026)
In Vietnam, the Economic Needs Test applies to foreign-invested enterprises wishing to open retail outlets beyond their first store. The ENT process is designed to assess whether the opening of additional retail stores would meet the local economic demand. This can take time and effort, however, it is a necessary part of doing business in Vietnam for foreign retailers.
Vietnam Special Consumption Tax (SCT) 2026: Rates, Who Pays, & More
There are a number of taxes that foreign business owners in Vietnam should be aware of. One of these taxes is Vietnam’s special consumption tax which is particularly important for foreign proprietors of businesses like bars and nightclubs, hotels, and retail businesses broadly. With this in mind, this article runs through what this tax is, what it applies, and the key elements that apply to foreign business persons.
Vietnam Foreign Ownership Limits by Sector (2026 Update)
Vietnam has foreign ownership limits in a number of sectors. These sectors are outlined in Decree 31/2021/ND-CP which clarifies and adds detail to guidelines on foreign investment in Vietnam outlined in the Law on Investment 2020. All up there are 25 business lines in which no foreign investment is permitted and 59 business lines in which foreign investment is restricted.
Product Quality Self-Declarations in Vietnam 2026: Process & Requirements
Self-declaration is an important mechanism for speeding up the product registration process, particularly for non-high-risk food products. Here’s an overview of how the self-declaration process works and its requirements.
Vietnam News Today, March 02 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Exporter concerns shipping costs: Iran conflict, Impacts outbound tourism: Iran conflict, Stock market impacts: Iran conflict, EFTA + VN FTA negotiations, Settlement delays Vietnam stock exchange, HCMC labour shortage, Portugal opens Hanoi embassy, Vingroup foreign bond issuance, Bank credit to real estate sector, Japan confectionary maker new VN operations, Exchange rates impacting tourism, Jailbroken phone bank app halt, Another VinFast factory, Foreign CEOs at SOEs proposal, Exports to UK, Crude oil industry report January, Coffee exports, and more.
In today’s news: Japan credit agency upgrades VN, Police investigate social media posts about Novaland, Property developers turn to bonds as bank lending slows,
In today’s news: VinFast derivatives issue, JICA lending forecasts, Fuel pricing reform monitoring, Fuel price forecasts, Bank foreign capital raising, Russia looking to wet
In today’s news: Abandoned property tax proposed, Novaland rejects bankruptcy rumours, Vietnamese trade delegation visits Iran, US duties Vietnamese air compressors, EVF plans US$300
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
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This is an interview with Dr Nuno F. Ribeiro, Associate Professor, International Tourism & Hospitality Management at Copenhagen Business College, formerly of RMIT Vietnam. It