Observations – Commentary

In-depth analysis and expert perspectives on the latest trends, policy shifts, and market dynamics shaping Vietnam’s industrial and trade landscape.

Observations - Commentary

Vietnam Economy Soars with 8.02% GDP in 2025: MoIT Report Outlines 2026 Outlook
ByVN Industry and Trade Bulletin January 29, 2026January 30, 2026

Vietnam Enters 2026 with 8.02% GDP Growth and Record Trade Turnover Vietnam concluded 2025 with impressive economic achievements, securing its position among the top performing economies globally. The Vietnam Institute of Strategy and Policy for Industry and Trade (VIOIT) has released its January 2026 report, analyzing the socio-economic situation and forecasting impacts on industry, energy, and trade. 2025: A Year of Breakthrough Growth According to the report dated January 29, 2026, despite global volatility, Vietnam’s…

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DPPA Mechanism: A Turning Point for Vietnam’s Power Market
ByVN Industry and Trade Bulletin January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA): A Turning Point for the Competitive Power Market The DPPA mechanism under Resolution 253/2025/QH15 expands the subjects and the right to self-negotiate prices, meeting the demand for green energy and enhancing transparency in the electricity market. Abolishing Monopoly, Promoting Competitive Retail Electricity Market In the context of rapidly increasing electricity demand of the economy alongside the goal of transitioning to a green and sustainable growth model, the Direct Power Purchase…

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Resolution 253: Removing Policy Bottlenecks, Creating Competitive Advantages
ByVN Industry and Trade Bulletin January 25, 2026January 29, 2026

With breakthrough mechanisms, Resolution 253 removes institutional bottlenecks in energy development, attracts high-quality investment, and creates competitive advantages for the economy. Based on the spirit of Resolution 70-NQ/TW of the Politburo on ensuring national energy security by 2030, with a vision to 2045, the 15th National Assembly passed Resolution No. 253/2025/QH15 on December 11, 2025. This Resolution, regulating mechanisms and policies for national energy development for the 2026-2030 period, will take effect from March 1,…

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Experts: Vietnam Poised for Double-Digit Growth in 2026
ByVN Industry and Trade Bulletin January 13, 2026January 15, 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…

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