Rather than imposing rigid requirements for enterprises to “go green”, HCM City has in recent years adopted a policy approach that encourages businesses to pursue sustainable manufacturing in the most efficient way.
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Việt Nam forecast to achieve investment-grade credit rating sooner than planned 24/02
While the Government aims for an investment-grade rating by 2030, we believe it can be achieved sooner since Việt Nam already meets most quantitative criteria and only needs to address a limited set of qualitative issues.
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Inflation forecast to stay under control in 2026 despite lingering risks 03/02
Under the National Assembly’s Resolution 244/2025/QH15, Việt Nam has set a target to keep the consumer price index (CPI) at below 4.5 per cent this year to maintain macroeconomic stability while creating room for economic growth.
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Việt Nam garment firms secure orders through Q1 03/02
Market analysts said that although global demand remains relatively stable, the sector continues to struggle with higher input costs, including wages and logistics, while selling prices remain under pressure due to weak bargaining power.
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Việt Nam targets $18–19 billion wood exports amid industry recovery 26/01
Positive market signals mean Việt Nam’s wood industry is expected to achieve exports of US$18–19 billion this year, according to the Handicraft and Wood Industry Association of HCM City (HAWA).
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Việt Nam’s economy in 2026: opportunities from new growth drivers 23/01
Lê Thị Thuỳ Vân, Deputy Director of the Institute for Economic and Financial Strategy and Policy under the Ministry of Finance spoke with Vietnam News Agency about key solutions to help the economy sustain growth momentum.
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Petrol prices fall, diesel rise in January 22 adjustment 23/01
E5 RON92 biofuel is capped at VNĐ18,283 (US$0.7) per litre, a decrease of VNĐ93, while RON95-III petrol will be sold at no more than VNĐ18,631 per litre, down VNĐ81.
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International trade emerges as a driver of sustainable growth 17/01
With estimated imports and exports of US$920 billion last year, Việt Nam entered the world’s top 15 economies by trade scale, marking a major milestone after decades of global integration and nearly 40 years of "Đổi Mới".
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HCM City's economic prowess propells 2025 budget revenue 15/01
In the final weeks of 2025, HCM City recorded a sharp acceleration in budget revenue, pushing total collections past the VNĐ800 trillion (US$32.65 billion) mark for the first time in its history.
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European business confidence reaches highest in seven years 13/01
EuroCham released the Q4 2025 edition of its Business Confidence Index (BCI) on January 13, recording its highest level in seven years and marking a decisive shift in European business sentiment.
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Việt Nam exports over 8 million tonnes of rice, earning $4.1 billion in 2025 12/01
The figures represented a year-on-year decline of 10.8 per cent in volume and 27.6 per cent in value, clearly reflecting the impact of the global downturn in rice prices over the past year.
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Politburo’s new resolution to reposition the State economy 12/01
Its aim is to place up to three State-owned enterprises (SOEs) among the world’s 500 largest companies by 2030.
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HCM City eyes $8-10 million per hectare in industrial park investment 12/01
The city aims to lift average investment intensity to $8–10 million per hectare, with a focus on high-tech, high-value-added and environmentally friendly industries.
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2026 Economic Census kicks off on January 7 08/01
The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance on January 7 launched the 2026 Economic Census across the country.
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HCM City targets growth of over 10% in 2026 07/01
HCM City has set a target of more than 10 per cent economic growth in 2026, seeking double-digit expansion in line with central government requirements, city leaders said at a conference on January 6.
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