On October 22, 2026, during General Secretary and President Tô Lâm’s visit to Brussels, Vietnam and the European Union reaffirmed their commitment to expanding economic cooperation, building on their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in January 2026. The discussions focused on several strategic priorities, including critical minerals, advanced technologies, renewable energy, infrastructure and deeper integration into […]
Vietnam’s e-commerce market continues to expand strongly, with gross merchandise value (GMV) reaching VND411.8 trillion (US$15.9bn) in 9M/2026, up 22% y/y, according to YouNet ECI. Growth picked up to 27% y/y in Q3, compared with 19% in H1/2026. Beyond the headline growth, three trends are particularly noteworthy: TikTok Shop is rapidly challenging Shopee’s dominance. TikTok […]
On October 20, 2026, during General Secretary and President Tô Lâm’s state visit to Denmark, the two countries officially upgraded their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, marking 55 years of diplomatic relations. With Denmark joining the list, Vietnam now has Comprehensive Strategic Partnerships with 15 countries and the European Union, including major economic partners […]
Summary of H1 2026 results and outlook of Binh Dinh Pharmaceutical and Medical Equipment JSC (DBD VN) Earnings remained broadly flat, reflecting a short-term period of increasing competition in key categories, particularly oncology and antibiotics, temporary delays in public-hospital tender activity following provincial mergers in mid-2025, and a slower-than-expected pace of new-product launches as DBD […]
Vietnam’s economic fundamentals remain strong. GDP expanded 9.0% y/y in 9M/2026, supported by robust manufacturing, construction and trade activity, alongside resilient domestic consumption and tourism. Notably, Vietnam received its first investment-grade sovereign rating from Japan’s R&I credit rating agency, marking an important milestone in its reform journey. Yet the stock market has failed to reflect […]
Vietnam’s ambition to become a regional transshipment hub is gaining momentum, supported by growing interest from one of the world’s largest shipping companies. On October 9, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world’s largest container shipping company with approximately 22% global market share, expressed interest in further expanding its investment in Vietnam, particularly in port infrastructure […]
Vietnam has reached an important milestone in its sovereign credit rating journey. On October 8, Japan’s Rating and Investment Information (R&I) upgraded Vietnam’s sovereign rating from BB+ to BBB−, marking the country’s first investment-grade rating from an international credit rating agency. The upgrade recognizes Vietnam’s strong economic fundamentals, with GDP growth reaching 9.0% y/y in […]