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.
VIETNAM'S REGISTERED FDI JUMPS 58 PER CENT IN FIRST SEVEN MONTHS
Vietnam attracted $38.06 billion in registered foreign direct investment during the first seven months of 2026, up 58 per cent on-year, according to the National Statistics Office on August 3. The figure includes newly registered capital, additional investment for existing projects, as well as capital contributions and share acquisitions.
VIETNAM SEES RECORD CAPITAL INFLOWS ALONGSIDE SHARP RISE IN BUSINESS CLOSURES
Vietnam's business sector presented a striking tale of two contrasting trends during the first seven months of 2026. While newly registered capital surged by more than 63 per cent, the market also underwent an unprecedented wave of consolidation, with the number of dissolved businesses jumping nearly 119 per cent.
NINH THUAN 1 NUCLEAR PLANT WILL REQUIRE MORE THAN 2,000 PERSONNEL
Vietnam Electricity has estimated that over 2,000 personnel will be required for the Ninh Thuan 1 Nuclear Power Project, with the two generating units scheduled to be commissioned between 2030 and 2035. The information was shared at the seventh National Conference on Nuclear Regulation, jointly organised by the Vietnam Agency for Radiation and Nuclear Safety (VARANS) under the Ministry of Science and Technology and Quang Ninh People's Committee, on July 30.
