“In 2026 – the starting year of Vietnam’s era of national rise, the business community, especially the private sector with its established position and political role, will take the lead in contributing to national prosperity, implementing a new growth model, and realizing the 100-year goal set by the Party,” affirmed Ass. Prof., Dr. Ho Sy Hung, President of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).
“In 2026 – the starting year of Vietnam’s era of national rise, the business community, especially the private sector with its established position and political role, will take the lead in contributing to national prosperity, implementing a new growth model, and realizing the 100-year goal set by the Party,” affirmed Ass. Prof., Dr. Ho Sy Hung, President of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).
General Secretary To Lam met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on February 20 (local time) as part of his trip to Washington, D.C. to attend the Board of Peace's inaugural meeting.
General Secretary To Lam witnessed the signing and exchange ceremony for contracts and cooperation agreements between Viet Nam and the U.S. in Washington, D.C., on February 19 (local time) on the occasion of his tour to the U.S. to attend the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace for Gaza.
The year 2025 closed with Vietnam’s total trade turnover of above US$930 billion, creating a positive foundation for growth. However, entering 2026, scope for broad expansion has narrowed, while pressure has moved toward deeper development under increasingly strict trade defense barriers and green standards.
Amid continued volatility in the global economy, 2026 has been identified as a pivotal year for Vietnam to reposition its strategy for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI). FDI in 2026 will focus on high-quality capital flows with strong technology content, high value added, and broad spillover effects.
Saigon Centre, Keppel’s flagship mixed-use development in Vietnam, has achieved a significant sustainability milestone with its office and serviced apartment components awarded LEED Platinum, and its retail mall component receiving LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
The issuance of Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW, occurring as Viet Nam prepared for the 14th National Congress, a pivotal assembly that shapes the national vision toward 2045 and the socio-economic strategy for 2030, demonstrates a strong alignment with international commitments at a high level of national policy.
Hanoi’s craft villages play an important role in the city’s and the nation’s economic, cultural, and social development.
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