Vietnam's aviation market maintains double-digit growth
Vietnam's aviation market maintained strong growth in the first nine months of 2026, with passenger traffic through the country's airports rising 12 per cent year on year to nearly 102 million.
Vietnam fuel prices rise for fifth straight adjustment
Retail petrol prices in Vietnam rose for a fifth consecutive adjustment on October 1, while diesel prices fell after three increases.
HCM City firms face labour shortages as hiring demand surges
HCM City businesses sought nearly 27,000 workers in September, while only about 18,000 people were looking for jobs, leaving a gap of nearly 9,000 positions.
Hanoi handles 173 market violations during Mid-Autumn Festival
Hanoi's market surveillance authorities handled 173 violations during the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival, imposing fines of more than VND 1.27 billion (USD 49,000).
Ho Chi Minh City climbs 17 places in global financial centres index
Ho Chi Minh City has climbed 17 places to 67th in the latest Global Financial Centres Index, one of the strongest improvements recorded worldwide.
Ho Chi Minh City eyes international talent hub status
HCM City could become an international talent hub within the next five to 10 years, but experts say the city must improve infrastructure, quality of life and services for foreign professionals.
Vietnam's exports to Australia rise by nearly 30 per cent
Vietnam's exports to Australia rose by nearly 30 per cent in the first seven months of 2026, highlighting room for further growth as businesses adapt to the market's standards.
Work begins on HCM City Ring Road 4 section through Dong Nai
Construction began on September 30 on a section of HCMC's Ring Road 4 through Dong Nai City, with investment of more than VND 16 trillion (USD 608 million).
Vietnam's car sales grow fastest in Southeast Asia, driven by EVs
Vietnam's car sales grew 31.1 per cent in the first half of 2026, the fastest rate in ASEAN-6, with electric and hybrid vehicles driving much of the expansion.
Investment sought for 29 major expressway projects
The Ministry of Construction is seeking PPP investment for 29 priority expressway projects in the 2026-2030 period, worth nearly VND 923 trillion (USD 35.5 billion).
Vietnam tops the world in two export innovation indicators
Vietnam has risen one place to 43rd among 139 economies in the 2026 Global Innovation Index, with its innovation outputs climbing two places and two export indicators ranking first globally.
74 priority firms account for one-third of Vietnam's trade
Just 74 companies have priority status with Vietnam's customs authorities, yet they account for about one-third of the country's total import and export turnover.
UK, Singapore banks raise Vietnam growth forecasts
Standard Chartered, UOB and ADB have raised or maintained positive growth forecasts for Vietnam after stronger-than-expected economic performance in the first half of 2026.
Dong Nai breaks ground on two bridges linking HCM City
Dong Nai City broke ground on the Cat Lai and Long Hung bridges linking HCM City on September 29, with combined investment of nearly VND 37 trillion (USD 1.41 billion).
Bac Ninh and Dantri to host Go Global forum in October
The Go Global Bac Ninh 2026 forum on October 10 will explore how Vietnamese businesses can become suppliers to global corporations and reach international customers.
Can Tho 2 Bridge proposed with expressway, railway decks
A VND 27.05 trillion (USD 1.03 billion) Can Tho 2 Bridge has been proposed with a six-lane expressway on the upper deck and a double-track railway below.
Hanoi considers pilot programme for flying taxi services
Hanoi is studying a proposal to conduct a controlled pilot programme for flying taxi services using autonomous electric aircraft as part of efforts to develop a low-altitude economy.
Vietnamese overseas workforce becomes younger, statistics show
Vietnamese workers going abroad for employment are becoming younger, with the median age falling to 27 in 2025, according to a new report released by the General Statistics Office (GSO).
Vietnam overtakes Brazil in instant coffee exports
Vietnam became the world's largest exporter of instant coffee in August, surpassing Brazil as investment pours into processing capacity to meet rising domestic and global demand.
Quang Tri Airport set for technical test flight on October 15
Quang Tri Airport is targeting a technical test flight on October 15 as construction accelerates on the more than VND 6 trillion (USD 228.4 million) project.
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