Economy

This section covers major macroeconomic developments in Vietnam, including economic growth, inflation, fiscal and monetary policy, labor market issues, and institutional reform, as reflected in domestic media and official sources.

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    Vietnam Industry and Trade News Bulletin for December 15, 2026

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    A. POSITIVE NEWS 1. Great Opportunity for Online Exports Vietnamese businesses are increasingly utilizing platforms like Amazon, Alibaba, and Shopee to reach international markets. 2. Small Nuclear Power: Solution for Energy Security and New Investment A modern economy, especially one with power-intensive industries like semiconductor manufacturing, data centers, and AI, requires a stable power system. B. GENERAL ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS 1. Rice Industry at a Green Crossroads: Export Decline and Repositioning Pressure The global rice market…

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    Vietnam – Laos Industry: A “Special of Special” Linkage Model

    ByVN Industry and Trade Bulletin

    Vietnam – Laos Industrial Linkage: A “Special of Special” Model The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on developing the Vietnam – Laos industrial linkage chain opens a new framework to strengthen production connectivity between the two countries. Recently, within the framework of the State visit to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and attending the 50th Anniversary of the Lao National Day by General Secretary To Lam, high-level leaders of both countries witnessed the Handover Ceremony of…

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    Vietnam Industry and Trade News Bulletin for December 12, 2025

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    A. POSITIVE NEWS & POLICY HIGHLIGHTS 1. Adjusting National Energy Master Plan is Urgent In light of the new Planning Law and breakthrough economic growth goals, adjusting the National Energy Master Plan has become urgent. This is a strategic shift to ensure energy security, realize international commitments, and set new development directions. Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoàng Long emphasized that this might be the first planning implemented right after the new law takes effect, requiring careful…

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    Vietnam Industry and Trade News Bulletin for December 11, 2025

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    A. POSITIVE NEWS 1. Exports Break Records: High Growth, High Pressure Data from the General Statistics Office and General Department of Customs shows that Vietnam’s export turnover in the first 11 months of 2025 reached $430.14 billion, an increase of 16.1% over the same period, officially surpassing the record figure of the entire year 2024 . This achievement consolidates an impressive trade surplus of over $20.5 billion. However, the growth structure reveals a significant imbalance:…