HCMC – Vietnam’s state budget revenue reached VND1.425 quadrillion as of June 15, making up 56% of the full-year target, while public investment disbursement amounted to VND188.8 trillion, equivalent to 20.5% of the 2026 plan assigned by the Prime Minister.
HCMC – Can Tho City aims to add around 300 new businesses each year through 2030 as the city seeks to expand its private sector and raise its contribution to 78-80% of gross regional domestic product (GRDP).
HCMC – Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on June 13 launched a nationwide emulation campaign aimed at achieving sustainable double-digit economic growth between 2026 and 2030, calling on government agencies, businesses and citizens to turn the patriotic spirit into concrete action.
HCMC – Vietnam has proposed that the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) provide next-generation official development assistance (ODA) loans with more favorable terms and greater procedural flexibility, focusing on high-tech sectors such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation, and the green transition.
HCMC – Industrial production rose 9.1% in the first five months of 2026 from a year earlier, marking the strongest growth for the period in four years, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.
HCMC – Nearly 95,000 businesses were newly established in the first five months of 2026, up 42.1% from a year earlier, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.
HCMC – The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) raised its forecasts for Vietnam’s economic growth to 6.5% in 2026 and 6.2% in 2027, while warning that higher energy prices and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could pose risks to growth and inflation.
HCMC – Aboitiz Foods plans to invest in low-emission energy projects, while Grab has committed to deeper involvement in smart urban infrastructure development in Vietnam.
HCMC – Vietnam has approved a national program for 2026-2030 aimed at promoting sustainable business practices and improving the quality of private-sector growth through support measures for enterprises, household businesses and cooperatives.
HCMC – Vietnam’s agriculture sector has set targets of achieving average annual GDP growth of 3.6-4%, increasing export revenue by 10-12% per year, and cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 8-9% over the next five years.
Luxury wellness brand Fusion is celebrating the second anniversary of its Fusionlife loyalty programme by giving away 2,222 complimentary room nights across its hotels and resorts in Vietnam and Thailand.
Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City has unveiled the Lobby Memory Wall, a permanent installation created to celebrate the hotel's 30th anniversary. Located beside the grand staircase in the main lobby, the display opens a year of anniversary celebrations while recognising the guests, partners, leaders and associates who have contributed to the hotel's journey since 1996.
Choosing between distinct academic paths is a common dilemma, but former Vietnam Australia International School (VAS) student Lê Minh Thiên An has chosen to embrace both. Thiên An is currently challenging herself with a demanding dual-degree program in Pharmacy and Business at the University of Sydney, consistently ranked among the top three universities in Australia.
Each annual general meeting season is not only an occasion to review the operations of banks, but also a clear reflection of the broader industry picture, one of the stock groups with a major influence on the stock market and a “barometer” of the economy. Business results, development strategies, and the way banks respond to market fluctuations all partly indicate macroeconomic health and policy direction in each period.
Choosing between a stable career path and a creative passion is a crossroads many young people face, but few navigate it as boldly as Phạm Ngọc Khanh. After graduating with a degree in Restaurant Management in Canada, the former Vietnam Australia International School (VAS) student made a definitive decision to return to Vietnam and pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a performing artist and musical theater composer.
