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 January 08, 2026

    A. POSITIVE INFORMATION Vietnam Seafood Sets Miracle Record: Overcoming “Double Storm”, Striving for 11.5 Billion USD Pepper Prices Forecast to Conquer 200,000 VND/kg Mark B. GENERAL ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS State Bank Net Bought 6 Tons of Gold Ho Chi Minh City: Consumer Price Index (CPI) Increased by 3.48% C. ENERGY Oil Prices Stabilize After “Hot” Days D. DOMESTIC MARKET HCMC: Tightening Food Safety for Tet Tet Goods “Flood” Shelves, Supermarkets Race for Promotions

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    Vietnam Aims for Double-Digit Growth: The 2026-2030 Strategy

    HANOI, January 6, 2026 – The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has officially submitted updated data and feedback to the Central Policy and Strategy Committee regarding the economic growth scenarios for the 2026-2030 period. This submission is a critical step in formulating the project to be presented to the 14th Party Central Committee, specifically targeting a “double-digit” growth ambition. 2025 Performance: A Strong Baseline In its report, MOIT provided supplementary data for 2025, which…

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    Vietnam GDP Hits 8.02%: MOIT Exceeds Expectations

    GDP Landscape: MOIT Fulfilled Tasks Better Than Expected This is the opinion of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thuong Lang when assessing the role of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) in Vietnam’s GDP growth mission. Economic Drivers and Inflation Control According to data published by the General Statistics Office (Ministry of Planning and Investment) and Ministry of Finance, in 2025, Vietnam’s GDP increased by 8.02% compared to 2024, placing it among the high-growth group…

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    Vietnam – Israel FTA: Unlocking Opportunities for Seafood

    VIFTA Agreement: A Powerful Boost for Agricultural and Aquatic Products Entering Israel The economic structures of Vietnam and Israel do not compete directly; therefore, VIFTA creates favorable conditions to promote bilateral trade, including agricultural and aquatic products. Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son signed Decision No. 16/QD-TTg dated January 5, 2026, of the Prime Minister approving the Implementation Plan for the Free Trade Agreement between Vietnam and Israel (VIFTA). The plan requires ministries, agencies, and…