HIGH-QUALITY HUMAN RESOURCES NEEDED TO ATTRACT NEW TECH INVESTMENT CAPITAL
Besides infrastructure, Việt Nam must also rapidly develop a highly skilled workforce to attract investment in AI, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, experts have said. Don Lam, CEO and co-founder of investment management company VinaCapital, said that global technology investors were increasingly looking at the readiness of the entire ecosystem, with high-quality human resources a decisive factor.
VIETNAMESE COFFEE EXPORTS POISED FOR STRONG FINISH TOWARD YEAR-END
Vietnamese coffee has favourable prospects for strong increases in both export volume and prices in the final months of the year, as low inventories, weather-related disruptions to global supply and higher product standards among importers provide favourable conditions, with the quality and reputation of Vietnamese coffee increasingly established.
VIỆT NAM SPENDS OVER $4 BILLION ON MEAT, FISHERY IMPORTS IN EIGHT MONTHS
Việt Nam spent more than US$4 billion importing meat, meat products and fishery products in the first eight months of 2026, with meat imports rising 26.3 per cent year on year, according to the Customs Department. Imports of meat and meat products reached more than $1.91 billion during the January-August period, up 26.3 per cent from the same period last year, while fishery imports stood at $2.13 billion, down slightly by 1 per cent.
HIRING OUTLOOK STRENGTHENS IN Q4 AS SKILLS SHORTAGES PERSIST
Hiring intentions among employers in Việt Nam strengthened in the fourth quarter, with 52 per cent of surveyed companies planning to increase headcount between October and December, according to a ManpowerGroup survey released this week. Việt Nam's hiring outlook was stronger than the Asia Pacific and Middle East (APME) regional average of 33 per cent and the global average of 29 per cent, ranking third in the region and 11th globally among 42 markets surveyed.
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OKTOBERFEST VIETNAM RETURNS!
Windsor Plaza Hotel officially announces Oktoberfest Vietnam 2026, taking place from 23–26 September 2026 at Level 7 of the hotel. Beginning at 6:00 PM each evening, the four-night celebration will bring together German feast, live entertainment and the vibrant atmosphere of Oktoberfest. 10% discount for Prestige Members. For bookings of 30+ tickets, please contact our hotline at 090 952 6966 for exclusive offers.
FOREIGN CAPITAL SEEKS STRONGER FOOTHOLD IN VIỆT NAM THROUGH M&A
Foreign investors carried out 1,815 capital contribution and share purchase transactions in Việt Nam in the first seven months of 2026, with total capital exceeding $6.5 billion. While the number of transactions fell 8.4 per cent year-on-year, their value rose 61.6 per cent. Rather than investing from scratch to build new production facilities, many foreign investors are choosing to acquire stakes in existing Vietnamese companies as a faster way to establish a foothold in the market.
AGRICULTURAL, FORESTRY AND FISHERY EXPORTS REACH NEARLY $49.3 BILLION AFTER EIGHT MONTHS
Asia remained Việt Nam’s largest export market, accounting for 45.5 per cent of total market share, with exports to the region increasing 11.3 per cent year on year. Việt Nam’s agricultural, forestry and fishery exports totaled nearly US$49.3 billion in the first eight months of this year, up 7 per cent year on year, maintaining growth momentum despite divergent trends among major product groups.
