According to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA), the country exported 22,473 tonnes of pepper of all kinds in December, earning US$146.4 million.

Priority will be given to projects with commitments to technology transfer, the establishment of R&D centres in Việt Nam, and stronger linkages between foreign-invested enterprises and domestic supply chains.

Commercial banks are stepping up the sale of debts and collaterals at the final month of lunar year 2025 to restructure and increase capital resources for 2026.

Việt Nam has prepared nearly 8.7 million tonnes of meat, 21.4 billion eggs and 1.3 million tonnes of milk to date.

As the Government is adjusting the national master plan for 2021–2030 with a vision to 2050, which sets a target of sustained double-digit economic growth (over 10 per cent) during 2026–2030, cargo volumes passing through the city’s seaports are expected to rise even further.

The new centers will focus on applying these technologies across aerospace, semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and smart cities.

By the end of 2025, a total of 3,345km of main expressway routes had been put into operation or technically opened to traffic, along with 458km of interchanges and connecting roads. This brought the total length to 3,803 km, far exceeding the target of 3,000km.

Government increases monthly transaction cap for Mobile Money accounts from VNĐ10 million to VNĐ100 million.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has asked State-owned Garment 10 Corporation to focus on accelerating green and digital transformation, moving decisively towards net-zero emissions, applying AI and big data in production, upgrading its position in global value chains, and building a global brand representing Vietnamese intelligence and culture.

Official statistics show that the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by more than 8 per cent last year, well above initial expectations, placing Việt Nam among Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economies and one of the region’s most dynamic performers.

Việt Nam’s economy grew an estimated 8.02 per cent in 2025, among the fastest rates globally, with manufacturing remaining the main driver and public finances kept within statutory limits, the Government said.

Analysts suggest that today's reversal was a necessary correction following the rapid gains early in 2026.

Top leader says 2026 will mark the start of a new development phase under Việt Nam's latest five-year plan, though acknowledges that sustaining double-digit economic growth will be challenging as traditional drivers lose momentum.

According to Volkswagen Vietnam, these vehicles were manufactured between 2009 and 2015.

The four-day New Year holiday from January 1 to 4 has driven up demand for shopping and travel, serving as a key trigger for year-end consumption stimulus programmes.

This phenomenon has plagued various state-owned enterprises that have transitioned to publicly traded status but continue to maintain absolute control by the state.

HCM City aims to register at least 163 new products for the One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme in 2026 – a national certification programme for high quality agricultural products.

The investment and business environment continued to improve, public investment disbursement accelerated, and resources were mobilised for development.

The impact of Resolution 68 has become increasingly evident as the number of enterprises and business households entering the market has risen sharply. 

The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance on January 7 launched the 2026 Economic Census across the country.