VIETNAM'S MANUFACTURING STORY HAS CHANGED IN 2026
Vietnam is no longer attracting investment solely because of its competitive costs. Today, global manufacturers are increasingly choosing Vietnam for its expanding industrial ecosystem, resilient supply chains and growing role in high-value sectors such as semiconductors, electronics and advanced manufacturing.
VIỆT NAM STEPS UP EXPORT TO ACHIEVE US$550-BILLION TARGET
Việt Nam is intensifying efforts to sustain export momentum in the second half of 2026 as the country works towards its target of US$550 billion in export revenue for the year, despite continuing uncertainties in global trade. Statistics show that exports reached $266.5 billion in the first six months, meaning the economy needs to generate around $245.5 billion more during the remainder of the year to meet the annual goal.
CHINESE INVESTMENT WAVE OPENS NEW DOORS
As Chinese companies move beyond factory relocation to ecosystem-driven investment, Vietnam has a rare opportunity to evolve from a low-cost production base into a strategic node in regional value chains. When global companies first diversified supply chains, the focus was largely on relocating manufacturing capacity.
HUNG YEN BUILDS DIGITAL FOUNDATIONS TO DRIVE LONG-TERM GROWTH
From strengthening data infrastructure to developing AI platforms, Hung Yen province is enhancing governance capacity while laying the groundwork for the growth of its digital economy. Hung Yen, about 50-60km southeast of Hanoi, has maintained steady momentum in implementing its digital transformation agenda, creating a stronger foundation for the province to advance science, technology, and innovation.
VIETNAM NEEDS OVER $200BN FROM STOCK MARKET IN NEXT 5 YEARS
Speaking at the event, Bui Hoang Hai, vice-chairman of the State Securities Commission of Vietnam, said total investment demand in the 2026-30 period is estimated at VND38,000 trillion ($1.4 trillion). The state budget can only provide approximately VND8,500 trillion ($323 billion), or 20 percent, leaving the remaining 80 percent to be sourced from private and international capital.
EUROPEAN BUSINESS CONFIDENCE IN VIETNAM REBOUNDS IN Q2
European business confidence in Vietnam surged to 79.7 points in Q2 2026, according to the latest Business Confidence Index survey released by the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) on Wednesday. With a sharp seven-point increase from 72.7 points in the first quarter, the index now sits just 0.3 points below the seven-year high of 80, recorded at the end of 2025.
HO CHI MINH CITY NEEDS ADDITIONAL $3.5BN IN FDI IN H2 TO MEET 2026 TARGET
To meet its 2026 target of attracting approximately US$11 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI), Ho Chi Minh City needs to secure at least an additional $3.5 billion in the second half of the year while prioritizing high-quality investors and high-value projects with strong spillover potential. Registered FDI in the city reached nearly $7.5 billion in the first six months, equivalent to 68 percent of the annual target,
AVIATION ECONOMY SEEN AS CATALYST FOR BREAKTHROUGH GROWTH IN VIETNAM
Vietnam is embracing the concept of an aviation economy, expanding the role of airports from transport infrastructure into integrated economic ecosystems. This shift is expected to drive growth by combining passenger and cargo transport with tourism, services, and urban development. The Vietnamese government’s recent directives linked to major infrastructure projects, including the Gia Binh International Airport project in Bac Ninh Province, have highlighted the new approach.
VIETNAM DURIAN EXPORTS SEEN IMPROVING AS REGIONAL HARVEST SEASON ENDS
Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports rose 23 percent year on year in the first seven months of this year to an estimated US$4.76 billion, driven largely by durians, with the outlook expected to strengthen as rival producers' harvest seasons wind down. Fruit and vegetable exports exceeded $1 billion in July alone, according to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association.
