POLISH BUSINESSES SEEK FOOD EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES IN VIETNAM
Polish businesses are looking to expand food exports to Vietnam and to source shrimp, pepper and other Vietnamese agricultural products for the domestic market. On August 6, as part of the “Europe Full of Flavours - Tradition and Quality” programme, the Embassy of Poland in Vietnam, the Polish Investment and Trade Agency in Vietnam, and the Polish Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KIGCP) held a Vietnam - Poland business networking event in Ho Chi Minh City.
DẠ KHÚC - AN EVENING OF TIMELESS MELODIES BY THE SEA
As the sun sets over Ho Tram, let music take center stage. This August, The Grand Ho Tram invites you to DẠ KHÚC - an elegant evening where four of Vietnam’s most celebrated voices come together to perform the songs that have touched generations. Reserve your seat and experience a memorable night where timeless music meets the beauty of Ho Tram.
INFOGRAPHIC SOCIAL-ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE IN JULY OF 2026
The monthly statistical data presents current economic and social statistics on a variety of subjects illustrating crucial economic trends and developments, including production of agriculture, forestry and fishery, business registration situation, investment, government revenues and expenditures, trade, prices, transport and tourism and so on.
FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS GIVE VIỆT NAM’S EXPORTS POWERFUL BOOST
The effective use of new-generation free trade agreements (FTAs) has enabled Vietnamese businesses to expand into new markets, strengthen their competitiveness and integrate more deeply into global value chains. According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, as of July this year, more than 1.2 million certificates of origin (C/Os) had been issued under various FTAs, covering exports worth nearly US$100 billion, equivalent to 28 per cent of Việt Nam’s total export value.
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION POSTS RECORD GROWTH IN MANY YEARS
The industrial production index (IIP) rose by 11.4 per cent from January to July, the strongest seven-month performance in nearly a decade, with growth recorded across all 34 provinces and cities driven by robust processing and manufacturing, the National Statistics Office (NSO) said in an August 3 report. The IIP in July was estimated to increase by 1.2 per cent from the previous month and 14.5 per cent year-on-year, showing continued momentum in production, the NSO said.
Q2 EARNINGS GROW OVER 25% DRIVEN BY NON-FINANCIAL BUSINESSES
Listed companies continued to report solid earnings growth in the second quarter of 2026, although the pace moderated from the previous three quarters. According to data updated by FiinTrade, as of July 29, 672 out of 1,525 listed companies and banks had released either their second-quarter financial statements or preliminary earnings estimates.
VIETNAM'S RECRUITMENT MARKET SHOWS RESILIENCE IN H1
The recruitment market remained resilient during the first half of 2026 despite ongoing global economic and geopolitical uncertainty, according to a report released by Adecco on August 3. While overall hiring demand remained broadly flat on-year, employers continued to prioritise strategic and business-critical positions that support growth, operational efficiency, digital transformation and governance.
MOF OUTLINES STRATEGY TO ATTRACT HIGH-QUALITY FOREIGN RESOURCES
Speaking at the 33rd Diplomatic Conference on August 4, Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc called for a fundamental shift in Vietnam's approach to attracting international resources, arguing that economic diplomacy should focus on mobilising capital, technology, and strategic partnerships. Addressing a plenary session titled on diplomacy, the deputy minister presented a keynote speech on priorities for mobilising external resources to support economic growth and the roles of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and Vietnam's overseas representative missions.
