Domestic Market

This section reports on developments in Vietnam’s domestic market, including consumer trends, retail activity, market management, and issues related to goods circulation and pricing.

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    Vietnam Industry and Trade News Bulletin for January 16, 2026

    A. POSITIVE INFORMATION MoIT Introduces Candidate for the 16th National Assembly Shaping New Growth for the Industry and Trade Sector Export Surge Forecast for 2026 B. GENERAL ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS (FOR REFERENCE) Vietnam is Laos’ 3rd Largest Trading Partner MoIT Requires Assurance of Goods and Electricity Supply for Tet C. INDUSTRY Need for Long-term Financial Support for Supporting Industries FDI Wave Opportunity: Supporting Industry Must Escape “Processing Trap” D. ENERGY Completing Energy Infrastructure – Foundation for…

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    Vietnam Industry and Trade News Bulletin for January 15, 2026

    A. POSITIVE INFORMATION WB Upgrades Vietnam’s Growth Forecast to nearly 2.4 Times the Global Average According to the latest “Global Economic Prospects” report by the World Bank (WB), the world economy is showing better-than-expected resilience. B. GENERAL ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS (FOR REFERENCE) Credit Growth Target of 15% for 2026 Deemed “Not Too Tight” Vietnam’s Economic Resilience in the Era of Multi-Shocks China’s Trade Surplus Hits Record Nearly $1.2 Trillion C. ENERGY Abolition of Compensation Mechanism Decision…

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    Vietnam Industry and Trade News Bulletin for January 14, 2026

    A. POSITIVE INFORMATION Vietnam Joins “8% Club”, Rising as Asian Growth Champion Despite global trade tensions and tariff shocks, Vietnam’s economy recorded an impressive breakthrough in 2025. B. GENERAL ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS (FOR REFERENCE) International Media: Vietnam Entering a New Development Phase Global Economic Forecasts C. ENERGY Positive Policy Adjustments for Oil & Gas Sector Removing Barriers for Offshore Wind Power According to the Resolution on National Energy Development 2026-2030: LNG Power Hindered by “Old Mindset”…

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    Experts: Vietnam Poised for Double-Digit Growth in 2026

    The “New Normal” Unlocks Drivers for Vietnam’s Economic Growth On January 13, the FChoice 2025 Honoring Ceremony and the seminar “Double-Digit Economic Growth Drivers and Investment Opportunities in 2026” took place in Hanoi. Shifting Economic Development Mindset Speaking at the forum, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Dinh Thien, former President of the Vietnam Institute of Economics and member of the Prime Minister’s Policy Advisory Council, emphasized that in 2025, Vietnam’s economy witnessed very strong changes in…