2026 Banking Sector Digital Transformation to open in Hanoi
The annual event, which will be held on August 18-19, 2026, at the ICE International Exhibition Centre, 91 Tran Hung Dao Street, Hanoi, is expected to attract around 324 delegates and feature 21 booths representing credit institutions, payment intermediary service providers, and technology companies.
Vietnam targets higher-quality FDI under Resolution 1006/08/2026 19:08During the first seven months of 2026, Vietnam attracted more than 38 billion USD in registered FDI, up nearly 58% year-on-year. More importantly, the increase was driven by large-scale, high-tech projects rather than a surge in the number of new investments, signalling a significant improvement in the quality of capital inflows. Manufacturing, engineering drive hiring growth in H1: report06/08/2026 09:08Manufacturing and engineering posted the strongest recruitment growth, with hiring demand surging 70% year-on-year, driven by production expansion, supply chain restructuring and sustained investment inflows in high-tech manufacturing. Vietnam's import-export turnover up 28% in first seven months03/08/2026 20:40Vietnam's total import-export turnover reached 659. 58 billion USD in the first seven months of 2026, up 28. 1% year-on-year. Government proposes special mechanisms to unblock APEC 2027 projects in Phu Quoc03/08/2026 20:39The projects in Phu Quoc have been implemented under tight deadlines. Since May 2025, the Prime Minister has directed preparations for APEC 2027, including accelerated infrastructure development on the special zone. An Giang province and investors have subsequently launched a number of major projects involving complex technical requirements and demanding construction schedules. Vietnam's FDI inflows surge 58% to 38 billion USD in seven months03/08/2026 20:38The NSO also reported that realised FDI reached an estimated 15. 2 billion USD during the January-July period, an increase of 11. 8% from a year earlier and the highest seven-month disbursement recorded over the past five years. Household savings hit record as high interest rates attract idle money31/07/2026 10:05Household deposits at banks reached a new high of 10. 8 quadrillion VND (414 billion USD) at the end of May, up more than 108 trillion VND from April and increasing by 4. 76% from the beginning of the year, equivalent to nearly 492 trillion VND. Financial market reform plan targets high, sustained growth through 204530/07/2026 17:57The plan seeks to develop a balanced and modern financial market that is closely integrated with regional and global markets, strengthens the mobilisation and allocation of domestic and foreign capital, and enhances the market’s role as a key provider of medium- and long-term capital for the economy and as a major driver of sustained high economic growth. An Giang aims to become leading maritime economic hub29/07/2026 13:06Under the province's master plan for 2021–2030 with a vision to 2050, An Giang will prioritise investment in five strategic sectors: strategic infrastructure; processing industries and clean energy; trade, services, logistics and border-gate economy; high-quality tourism; and high-tech agriculture, ecological development and the circular economy. Strengthening intellectual property safeguards to sustain export markets28/07/2026 19:35According to the VCCI, these measures are not only necessary for managing potential risks arising from US trade actions but also crucial to enhancing competitiveness and meeting growing international expectations on compliance, product origin, quality and transparency. Green finance seen as key to unlocking Vietnam's low-carbon transition28/07/2026 17:34Businesses say the biggest obstacle to reducing emissions and transforming production models remains the lack of financial resources needed to upgrade technologies, modernise production lines and build governance systems that comply with global sustainability standards. Lien Khuong International Airport set to reopen on August 1925/07/2026 14:00Once operations stabilise, Lien Khuong International Airport in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong is projected to serve approximately 6,800 passengers a day, nearly 1,000 more than before its temporary closure. Passenger throughput during the final four months of 2026 is forecast to reach around 816,000. Global buyers turn to Ho Chi Minh City for sourcing24/07/2026 06:42The growing number of international retailers and importers choosing Ho Chi Minh City as a sourcing destination underscores the city's transformation from a trade promotion venue into a regional procurement hub. PM's conclusions set to clear bottlenecks, spur corporate growth23/07/2026 18:01The PM called on the business community, business associations and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) to strengthen self-reliance, innovation and competitiveness by improving governance, adopting advanced technologies, enhancing product quality and using capital more efficiently. Incentive policies for high-tech agricultural zones21/07/2026 19:08Under Decree No. 263/2026/ND-CP, qualified projects are given priority to participate in State support programmes as well as funds and policies on research and development, technological innovation, technology transfer, human resource training, investment promotion and trade promotion. Standard Chartered raises Vietnam's 2026 GDP growth forecast to 9. 5%20/07/2026 21:04In its latest economic outlook report, Standard Chartered said the adjustment follows Vietnam’s positive economic performance in the first half of the year, with growth drivers continuing to gain momentum. Major works at Long Thanh International Airport gather pace towards completion20/07/2026 17:06The ACV said on July 20 that contractors are deploying additional workers and equipment to speed up construction under Component Project 3, which covers the airport's essential aviation infrastructure. Major facilities, including the first and second runways, taxiways, aircraft aprons, the passenger terminal apron and the aircraft fuel supply system, are approaching completion. Department of Customs orders faster clearance for agricultural exports at border gates17/07/2026 10:59The Department of Customs requested regional customs sub-departments to provide maximum facilitation and ensure same-day customs clearance for exported agricultural, forestry and fishery products, including outside regular working hours. Vietnam, Laos deepen cooperation in finance, agriculture17/07/2026 09:56Vietnam and Laos have agreed to step up cooperation in finance, agriculture, natural resources and environmental management, with a focus on sustainable agricultural development, forest protection and green energy. GDP expands 8. 18%, with new growth drivers taking shape16/07/2026 21:03According to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance, GDP expanded by 8. 39% in the second quarter, up from 8. 14% a year earlier. Growth for the first six months reached 8. 18%, exceeding the 7. 63% recorded in the same period of 2025. The performance reflected broad-based contributions from both the supply and demand sides of the economy. Vietnamese economy sustains momentum on strong industrial production16/07/2026 15:07The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance reported that the manufacturing and processing sector remained the principal driver of economic growth, accounting for 33. 07% of the economy's total value-added growth during the first six months of the year.