Policy

Achieving double-digit economic growth in 2026 will hinge on pooling and deploying investment resources, with public funds playing a pivotal role, according to experts.

The completion of more than 3,000 kilometres of the North–South Expressway marks a major “sprint” in Viet Nam’s transport infrastructure development, creating a seamless national connectivity axis and opening up new growth momentum for the economy.

The year 2025 marked a major leap forward in Viet Nam’s comprehensive diplomatic strategy. With nearly 70 external activities conducted by key leaders, the country upgraded its diplomatic relations in a more substantive and effective manner.

According to a recent report compiling assessments from the business community by the Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), Politburo’s Resolution No.68-NQ/TW dated May 4, 2025, on the development of the private sector, is regarded as one of the Party’s key strategic policy decisions in 2025.

The year 2025 marks a significant turning point as Viet Nam’s data economy moves beyond a policy concept to become embedded in the national development architecture and translated into practice at the local level.

Amazon Global Selling Viet Nam has officially launched the 2025 Viet Nam Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Empowerment Report, showing that thousands of Vietnamese businesses are currently selling and exporting globally through Amazon, with the number of products sold increasing by 35% compared to the same period last year.

A wide range of new economic policies and legal provisions will come into force in January 2026, covering taxation, advertising, land use, minimum wages, public finance, railways, technology transfer and statistics, among others.

Eight decrees recently issued by the Government have created a breakthrough legal framework for the International Financial Centre, removing bottlenecks and aiming to elevate Viet Nam’s standing in global capital flows.

High-tech marine aquaculture not only helps Viet Nam tap its marine potential more effectively and open up a new development pathway, but also makes an important contribution to the strategy to combat IUU fishing, protect the environment, and improve the livelihoods of coastal farmers and fishers. A reporter from Nhan Dan Newspaper spoke with Associate Professor Dr Nguyen Huu Dung, President of the Viet Nam Marine Aquaculture Association.

Implementing major resolutions of the Politburo and the Government on institutional reform, the Ministry of Finance is rolling out a coordinated programme to cut business conditions and simplify administrative procedures, aiming to reduce compliance costs and time, improve the investment and business climate, and promote sustainable growth.

“Make in Viet Nam” is entering a phase of strong transformation, as digital technology enterprises move beyond outsourcing to proactively master technologies and develop products aligned with the real needs of people and the global market.

With outstanding achievements in economic scale, growth momentum and innovation capacity, Ha Noi is steadily asserting its position as one of the country’s leading centres of economy and science. The results recorded during the 2020–2025 term show that the capital city is entering a phase of strong, sustainable and increasingly modern development.

The Ministry of Finance, in coordination with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), organised a workshop on strategies for clean energy development and investment frameworks for provincial-level industrial zones in Dong Nai Province on December 26.

The Gia Binh International Airport project, recently approved by the National Assembly (NA), is expected to deliver Viet Nam’s first five-star “green and smart” international airport, putting it in the world’s top 10 under Skytrax criteria.

In just a few days, millions of Vietnamese taxpayers will begin to enjoy reduced financial pressure as new personal income tax (PIT) regulations, featuring higher deductions and a revised progressive tax bracket, take effect from January 1, 2026.

The Ministry of Construction has issued Consolidated Document No.22/VBHN-BXD, which updates and unifies regulations on vehicles, personnel, and state management responsibilities in cross-border road transport activities, in line with Viet Nam’s international commitments.

As major markets tighten requirements on transparency, sustainability, and product data, building a national traceability system based on unified standards, with cross-sector interoperability and international connectivity, is no longer an option but an urgent necessity to enhance the competitiveness and standing of Viet Nam’s goods.

Viet Nam is aiming for double-digit economic growth in 2026, a bold move that signals the Government's unwavering commitment to tapping new drivers while making the most of its existing resources.

Amid increasingly fierce competition and growing demands for deeper integration into the global economy, Ha Noi is stepping up measures to support manufacturers of key industrial products in strengthening competitiveness, expanding markets, and gradually embedding itself more deeply in domestic and international production and supply chains.

The establishment of the International Financial Centre (IFC) in Viet Nam was announced at a conference in Ha Noi on December 21, with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh described the move as a moment for the country to open its door wide to fintech integration and economy greening, helping it reach the developed and high-income status in the near future.