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The Economy category covers macroeconomic trends, fiscal policies, trade performance, and financial markets. It explores GDP growth, inflation, employment, investment flows, and regulatory changes, providing insights into economic stability, global trade relations, and policy impacts. This section serves as a resource for businesses, investors, and analysts monitoring economic developments.
Vietnam trade posts US$2.98 billion deficit in first two months
Vietnam’s total merchandise trade reached US$155.7 billion in the first two months of 2026, an increase of 22.2 percent compared with the same period last year.
Vietnam industrial production rises 10.4 percent in first two months of 2026 despite Tet-related February slowdown
Vietnam’s industrial production declined sharply in February as the Lunar New Year holiday reduced the number of working days, though output remained higher than a year earlier and growth for the year to date remained strong, according to the latest release from the National Statistics Office.
Reform, Rhetoric, and Reality: Vietnam’s Latest Development Strategy Unpacked
There has been a lot said about the incoming National Congress’s reformist agenda; however, look a little closer, and many of the reforms proposed are surface-level only, lacking the depth needed to spark real, sustainable, rapid economic growth.
Human resources in Vietnam 2026: Labour Laws, Wages, and Compliance
Vietnam’s human resources landscape is undergoing significant transformation as the country integrates more into the global economy. With rapid economic growth, companies are increasingly focused on strategic HR management to align with both local and international standards. With all of this in mind, this article looks at the key human resources related factors foreign firms should be aware of when operating in Vietnam.
Corporate Income Tax in Vietnam 2026: Rates, Investment Incentives & More
There are a number of taxes that foreign business owners in Vietnam should be aware of. One of these taxes is Vietnam’s corporate income tax which is particularly important for foreign firms looking to manufacture in Vietnam. 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.
Value Added Tax in Vietnam 2026: Rates, Exemptions & Who Pays
There are a number of taxes that foreign business owners in Vietnam should be aware of. One of these taxes is Vietnam’s value-added tax which is particularly important for foreign retail businesses. With this in mind, this article runs through what this tax is, what it applies to, and the key elements that apply to foreign business persons.
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’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.
Vingroup’s Q4 2025 Financial Report: Higher Revenue, Higher Leverage
Vingroup’s latest financial statements reveal more of the same — significant growth but powered by taking on a lot of new debt. This is nothing really new per se; however, some of the underlying balance-sheet pressures are reaching levels that are becoming harder to ignore.
Forecasting Vietnam’s Economy in 2026: Playing the Player, Not the Game
As the forecasts for Vietnam’s economy in 2026 start to roll in, this article looks at how the economy performed in 2025 and what it says about what might happen moving forward into 2026.
Monthly Average Salary in Vietnam 2026: Sector Breakdown
Vietnam has a reputation for abundant low cost labour. This has been instrumental to its rise as a key global manufacturing hub. That said, wages can vary greatly across sectors and industries, and by region. This article discusses the average salary in Vietnam and provides a glimpse into what firms can realistically expect to pay their staff when starting a business in Vietnam.
Vietnam inflation rises 3.31 percent in 2025
Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index rose 0.19 percent in December from the previous month, driven mainly by higher food prices and dining costs, according to the latest release from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Vietnam fourth-quarter GDP growth hits 14-year high at 8.46 percent
Gross domestic product in the fourth quarter of 2025 is estimated to have grown 8.46 percent year on year, marking the strongest fourth-quarter expansion recorded over the 2011–2025 period, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s Economy / Performance / November 2025: Unpacked
Vietnam’s economy showed a strong upward trajectory in November; however, sustainability concerns persist. This article looks at key Vietnam economic indicators in November and what they might mean moving forward.
Switching Gears: Vietnam’s Economy in October 2025
The National Statistics Office (NSO) has released its October economic update. This article breaks down the key data points and policy factors that shaped Vietnam’s economic landscape in October 2025 as well as the most recent economic news and developments.
Vietnam’s CPI rises 0.2 percent in October month-on-month on food and tuition costs
Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) rose by 0.20 percent in October 2025 compared with September, driven mainly by higher food prices in flood-affected areas and increased tuition fees at private schools, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office (NSO).
Vietnam PM outlines 10 percent GDP growth target for 2026 at NA opening
At the 10th session of the 15th National Assembly earlier today, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh outlined 2026 goals for the government of at least 10 percent GDP growth, GDP per capita of US$5,400–5,500, and CPI around 4.5 percent, Tuoi Tre has reported.
The Big Gap Between Foreign and Local Firms Behind Vietnam’s Export Boom: Unpacked
Locally owned firms have seen their share of Vietnam’s exports fall this year from about 30 to just over 20 percent. This is an anomaly in that it is out of proportion with a boom in exports overall. So what happened? And what does it mean?
Food inflation in Vietnam eases in September as rice prices fall and dining costs stabilise
Food and food services inflation eased to 2.06 percent in September from 2.58 percent in August and 2.92 percent in July, continuing a downward trend from April’s 4.09 percent, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Growth Accelerates, Debt Deepens: Vietnam’s GDP Growth Q3 2025
Vietnam pulled off another big quarter in terms of GDP growth in Q3, registering 8.23 percent, the fastest third-quarter growth rate since 2022, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO). This article breaks down Vietnam’s GDP growth in Q3 2025 per the NSO data, looks at what is driving this growth, where the demand is coming from, and how it’s being paid for.