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The resolution of the second plenary meeting of the 14th Party Central Committee calls for renewed development thinking and the effective mobilisation of all resources for sustainable growth. In line with this spirit, the recently issued Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW marks a shift in thinking from “attracting capital” to building a national strategic investment platform, with the goal of turning Viet Nam into a leading centre for innovation and manufacturing in Asia.

Business sentiment in Viet Nam is rebounding strongly despite a challenging operating environment marked by rising costs and growing global uncertainties, including prolonged geopolitical tensions and trade-related pressures, according to the recently released Business Outlook Study 2026 by the United Overseas Bank (UOB).

Viet Nam’s public investment spending is accelerating sharply, cementing its role as a critical growth engine as global trade and economic uncertainty undercut traditional drivers.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index rose by 0.60% to 1,869.04 points on June 23.

As Viet Nam advances with major national railway projects, particularly the North-South high-speed railway, developing a skilled workforce has become just as urgent as securing investment, technology, and infrastructure.

With nearly 3,300 kilometres of coastline and a maritime area exceeding one million square kilometres, Viet Nam is strategically positioned along major international shipping routes, particularly those linking East Asia with Europe, Africa and the Americas, giving the country distinct advantages for developing its marine economy and maritime logistics sector.

Numerous localities are connecting small-scale producers and forming concentrated raw material zones and value chain linkages as part of efforts to implement the Party and State’s policy on reorganising agricultural production.

The Viet Nam Administration of Forestry (VNFOREST) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and international partners, convened a regional multistakeholder dialogue on strengthening cooperation and sharing experiences in the Asia-Pacific Region in developing traceable agricultural value chains decoupled from deforestation, in Ha Noi, on June 23.

A delegation from Tay Ninh Province, headed by Nguyen Van Quyet, Member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, is on a working visit to Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany until June 29.

For many years, when farmers in Lam Dong Province sought to expand production or switch to new agricultural models, the State and banks served as their principal supporters. As a result, numerous high-tech agricultural models have been established, improving product quality and contributing to the region’s economic development.

Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc has signed Decision No. 1115/QD-TTg promulgating a plan to implement Notice No. 64-TB/VPTW (dated May 22) issued by the Office of the Party Central Committee, conveying the conclusions of Party General Secretary and State President To Lam at a working session with several agencies on the implementation of Directive No. 34-CT/TW of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat on social housing and orientations for housing development in the coming period.

It is time to shift management thinking, moving from mere protection to building an ecosystem of risk-sharing between the State and businesses, so that intellectual property can progress from “awareness” to a “resource” driving sustainable economic growth.

With the convergence of a deep-water seaport, a large-scale industrial park, and a modern LNG-to-power complex, Ca Na Commune in Khanh Hoa Province is transforming into a key industrial, energy, and logistics hub in the South Central Coast region.

Liquidity in the real estate market slowed in the first half of 2026, although demand for home ownership remains steady. The market is entering a period of heightened selection as buyers increasingly prioritise assets with genuine utility value and sustainable income-generating potential.

The State Bank of Viet Nam is seeking public feedback on a draft amendment to Circular No. 22/2019, proposing to raise the maximum proportion of short-term capital that banks may use for medium- and long-term loans from 30% to 40%. The move is intended to expand credit and support economic growth.

Climate change, alongside new global market requirements for greenhouse gas emission reduction, green production, and sustainable development, is establishing a new set of mandatory standards. As a result, agriculture in the Mekong Delta must undergo a fundamental shift in its production philosophy, with a sharper focus on quality, efficiency, and adaptability.

Vinpowers, a Vietnamese-American-owned company, is rolling out a project to expand Tesla’s charging network with 60 fast-charging stations across southern California.

Logistics is often described as the lifeblood of the economy, ensuring the flow of goods, connecting production with markets, and enhancing national competitiveness. As Viet Nam enters a new stage of development, there is an urgent need to build a highly skilled logistics workforce capable of harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) and big data.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on June 22 attended a ground-breaking ceremony for three large-scale rental housing projects and five metro line projects in Ha Noi, marking a major step forward in the capital city’s infrastructure and social welfare development agenda.

The northern mountainous province of Son La’s Arabica coffee, already exported to the US, Australia and New Zealand, is expanding its global reach by targeting high-value markets with strict sustainability and anti-deforestation standards.