Over 22 billion USD earned from textile and garment exports (Wednesday, July 8,2026)

Vietnam’s textile and garment industry got a trade surplus of approximately US$10 billion in the first half of 2026,. The United States and the EU remained the two largest markets, maintaining the industry's export growth rate.

  Vietnam coffee market on July 7, 2026: Domestic prices remain steady (Tuesday, July 7,2026)

Domestic coffee prices were unchanged on July 7 from the previous trading day, with quotations across Vietnam's Central Highlands holding largely stable.

  Vietnam rice market on July 7, 2026: Fresh paddy prices rise across the board (Tuesday, July 7,2026)

Vietnam's rice market recorded mixed movements on July 7, with fresh paddy prices rising across the Mekong Delta, while domestic export rice prices and Asian export markets remained unchanged.

  New regulations on exit bans for tax debtors (Tuesday, July 7,2026)

Under Decree No. 252/2026/ND-CP, individuals engaged in business activities and heads of household businesses will be subject to a temporary exit ban if they are under tax enforcement measures and owe at least VND50 million (nearly $2,000) in overdue taxes for more than 120 days.

  Hanoi to digitalize 100% of employment data by 2030 (Tuesday, July 7,2026)

The city will integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) to automate the screening and matching of profiles, striving to reduce average recruitment times for businesses and waiting periods for job seekers by 30% to 50%.

  Vietnam June agriculture markets mixed as coffee rebounds to 89,000 dong/kg (Tuesday, July 7,2026)

Vietnam's agricultural markets posted mixed price movements in June 2026, with gains in rice, coffee, rubber, and some fruit, while pepper, live hogs, and aquatic products declined amid weaker demand or increased supply.

  Vietnam's leather and footwear exports increased slightly (Tuesday, July 7,2026)

According to the calculations from the Customs Department, in the first 5 months of 2026, Vietnam's leather and footwear export turnover reached US$11.73 billion, a slight increase of 1.5% compared to the same period last year.

  Fertilizer imports fell sharply (Tuesday, July 7,2026)

According to statistics from the Customs Department, in the first five months of 2026, Vietnam's fertilizer imports reached 1.75 million tonnes worth of US$853 million, a sharp decrease of nearly 26% in volume and over 22% in value compared to the same period in 2025.

  Vietnam to provide up to 100% interest rate subsidies for strategic tech firms (Monday, July 6,2026)

Under a new Government Decree, organizations and individuals engaged in research and development of technologies listed in the Strategic Technology Catalogue will enjoy special incentives in finance, taxation, human resources, intellectual property, research infrastructure, and credit.

  Challenges for Ho Chi Minh City in producing globally-competitive corporate champions (Monday, July 6,2026)

Despite leading Vietnam in business density and private-sector performance, Ho Chi Minh City faces mounting challenges in producing globally-competitive corporate champions.