Overview
Vietnam’s economy grew 9.01% over the first nine months of 2026, with third-quarter GDP at 9.95%, though the government targets 12.5% fourth-quarter growth to achieve double-digit full-year expansion. Inflation pressures persist with September CPI rising 5.08% year-over-year driven by fuel costs, while the country faces near-term challenges from flooding in Ho Chi Minh City and agricultural damage from extreme weather. Major infrastructure projects including high-speed rail development and a semiconductor sector event are advancing as Vietnam shifts its FDI strategy toward institutional quality and innovation capacity rather than low-cost competition.
E-commerce
Thời cơ vàng để Việt Nam thành ‘thiên đường mua sắm’
Vietnam is pursuing a plan to develop outlet models through 2030 with a vision to 2045 to transform retail and boost economic growth. The initiative aims to shift from basic consumption to a combined shopping-tourism-experience model that retains domestic spending, stimulates purchasing power, and attracts international tourist spending. The plan also seeks to establish legitimate, large-scale distribution channels for retail.
- Source: ThanhNien
Logistics
Đường sắt tốc độ cao Hà Nội - Quảng Ninh, Bến Thành - Cần Giờ đồng loạt thi công
Two high-speed rail projects—Hanoi-Quang Ninh and Ben Thanh-Can Gio—are advancing in construction. The combined projects require approximately 4,500 typical beam panels, including 3,200 for the Hanoi-Quang Ninh line and 1,300 for the Ben Thanh-Can Gio line. Feasibility study consultants are expected to be selected by Q4 2026, with the larger 350 km/h rail megaproject spanning 15 provinces and requiring $67 billion in investment, scheduled to commence in December 2027.
- Key figures: Beam panels required for combined projects: 4,500 panels; Beam panels for Hanoi-Quang Ninh line: 3,200 panels; Beam panels for Ben Thanh-Can Gio line: 1,300 panels; Investment for 350 km/h megaproject: 67 billion USD
- Source: CafeF
Consumers
Mưa lũ bất thường, nông nghiệp thiệt hại nặng
Vietnam’s agriculture faces significant damage from abnormal rainfall and weather patterns in September. The National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting reports that average temperatures across the country exceeded multi-year averages by 0.5-1°C, with some areas higher. The North and Central regions experienced two widespread heat waves with temperatures exceeding 38°C, with some stations recording historical temperature records.
- Key figures: Nhiệt độ trung bình cao hơn: 0.5 - 1 độ C độ C; Nhiệt độ khu vực Bắc và Trung bộ: trên 38 độ C độ C
- Source: ThanhNien
Regulation
Từ nay đến 2030 cả nước sẽ phát triển khoảng 900.000 căn nhà ở xã hội và nhà ở cho thuê
The Government has issued Resolution 303/NQ-CP on September 30, 2026, allocating social housing and rental housing development targets to localities for the 2026-2030 period. The resolution notes that social housing development has shown significant progress through coordinated efforts across government levels and improved policies aimed at resolving obstacles and streamlining investment and construction procedures. The country is targeting approximately 900,000 social and rental housing units nationwide by 2030.
- Key figures: Target social and rental housing units: 900,000 units; Period: 2026-2030 years
- Source: VnEconomy
Rà soát mã số thuế: Tránh ‘khóa nhầm’ hộ đang kinh doanh thế nào?
Tax authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have publicly disclosed over 680,000 business households, organizations, and enterprises with tax identification numbers requiring review, with 9,950 cases not operating at their registered addresses. The review aims to clean up data quality while avoiding disruption to businesses currently operating. Affected parties are advised to take action to prevent business interruption.
- Key figures: Number of business households, organizations, and enterprises with tax IDs requiring review in Ho Chi Minh City: 680,000; Number of cases not operating at registered address: 9,950
- Source: CafeF
Quy định mới về chào bán, giao dịch trái phiếu doanh nghiệp riêng lẻ
The Ministry of Finance has issued Circular No. 138/2026/TT-BTC providing guidance on implementing Decree No. 200/2026/NĐ-CP regarding the offering and trading of private enterprise bonds in the domestic market and offerings to international markets. The circular specifies regulations on registration, custody, rights execution, ownership transfer, transaction settlement, and market organization.
- Source: BaoChinhPhu
Dự kiến Chương trình bồi dưỡng chuẩn nghề nghiệp giảng viên
The Ministry of Education and Training is soliciting feedback on a draft circular regulating a professional standard development program for lecturers. The draft circular is designed to implement regulations on professional standard development as prescribed by the Teacher Law. The program aims to establish foundational competencies for learners to meet professional standards for both college and university lecturers.
- Source: BaoChinhPhu
Macroeconomy
GDP quý IV phải tăng trên 12,5% để đạt mục tiêu tăng trưởng hai con số
Vietnam’s fourth-quarter GDP must grow above 12.5% to achieve double-digit growth for 2026. Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng directed ministries, agencies, and localities to maximize growth potential while controlling inflation and avoiding electricity price increases. The government aims to ensure economic growth serves the interests of the people.
- Key figures: Required Q4 GDP growth: above 12.5% %
- Source: VnEconomy
Kiểm soát giá hàng hóa cuối năm
Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 0.62% month-over-month in September and rose 5.08% year-over-year, according to data released by the General Statistics Office on October 3rd. Fuel prices drove significant gains, with petrol rising 9.39% and diesel up 4.53%. The nine-month average CPI for 2026 stands at 4.52% year-over-year growth.
- Key figures: CPI month-over-month change (September): 0.62 %; CPI year-over-year change (September): 5.08 %; Petrol price increase: 9.39 %; Diesel price increase: 4.53 %
- Source: ThanhNien
Quý nước rút cho mục tiêu tăng trưởng 2 con số
Vietnam’s economy achieved significant growth with third-quarter 2026 GDP increasing 9.95% and cumulative nine-month growth of 9.01%. Twelve out of 34 provinces achieved double-digit growth rates over nine months, led by Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, and Bac Ninh. Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi recorded growth rates of 9.06% and 8.85% respectively.
- Key figures: Q3 2026 GDP growth: 9.95 %; 9-month cumulative GDP growth: 9.01 %; Ho Chi Minh City GRDP growth: 9.06 %; Hanoi GRDP growth: 8.85 %
- Source: ThanhNien
Lý do các đơn vị đồng loạt nâng dự báo tăng trưởng GDP Việt Nam
Standard Chartered bank forecasts Vietnam’s GDP growth at 9.5% for the year, while UOB Singapore bank forecasts growth of approximately 8.5%. Multiple financial institutions have simultaneously raised their GDP growth forecasts for Vietnam.
- Key figures: Standard Chartered GDP growth forecast: 9.5% %; UOB Singapore GDP growth forecast: 8.5% %
- Source: CafeF
Dự án chống ngập 10.000 tỉ chạy nước rút về đích
Ho Chi Minh City’s flooding situation has intensified in recent days due to rainfall exceeding the design capacity of internal drainage systems combined with high tidal surges that block water outflow into rivers. Tidal surge has been identified as the direct cause of seawater and river water flowing backward into downstream areas, turning several roads and canals into rivers. The water level from tidal surges shows a trend of continuously rising according to reports from Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Construction.
- Source: ThanhNien
Diễn đàn kinh tế mới lần thứ 4: Chính sách đột phá và sức bật của địa phương, doanh nghiệp
Vietnam’s economic development plan for 2026–2030 targets annual GDP growth of 10%, aiming to reach per capita GDP of $8,500 by 2030. The strategy aims to position Vietnam as a developing country with modern industry and upper-middle income status. This roadmap is designed to support Vietnam’s broader goal of becoming a high-income developed nation by 2045.
- Key figures: Target annual GDP growth (2026-2030): 10% %; Target per capita GDP by 2030: 8500 USD; Target year for high-income developed nation status: 2045 year
- Source: VnEconomy
Hết thời hút vốn FDI chỉ dựa vào lao động giá rẻ, ưu đãi thuế
Vietnam’s foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction strategy is shifting away from relying primarily on low labor costs and tax incentives. Competition for FDI is now centered on institutional quality, innovation capacity, human resources, infrastructure, and the strength of the domestic business community. The article indicates this represents a significant change in how Vietnam positions itself for foreign investment.
- Source: CafeF
Thủ tướng yêu cầu thu hút các dự án FDI lớn về trung tâm dữ liệu, trung tâm tính toán hiệu năng cao
The Prime Minister chaired the first meeting of the Central Steering Committee for Science, Technology, Innovation Development and Digital Transformation on September 28. The digital economy and digital technology sectors continue to develop and contribute directly to economic growth. In the first eight months of 2026, computer, electronic product, and component exports reached 101 billion USD.
- Key figures: Xuất khẩu máy vi tính, sản phẩm điện tử và linh kiện (8 tháng năm 2026): 101 tỷ USD
- Source: VnEconomy
World Bank đề xuất giải pháp để chính sách thành kết quả thực chất
The World Bank’s Vietnam Country Director Mariam J. Sherman spoke at the 2026 New Economic Forum in Hanoi, noting that Vietnam faces a turning point following the approval of Resolution 19 in July 2026. According to Sherman, Resolution 19 establishes a new development model, shifting from growth primarily based on capital and labor increases to productivity-driven growth, innovation, and efficient resource utilization. The World Bank proposes solutions to ensure policies deliver tangible results.
- Source: VnEconomy
Other
Sắp tới, 200 tập đoàn trong lĩnh vực trị giá 1.500 tỷ USD, gồm NVIDIA, Qualcomm, Samsung, LG… lần đầu tiên sẽ quy tụ tại thành phố có quy mô kinh tế lớn nhất Việt Nam
An event bringing together approximately 200 corporations from the semiconductor sector, valued at 1.5 trillion USD, including NVIDIA, Qualcomm, Samsung, and LG, will be held in Vietnam’s largest economic city for the first time. The event is relocating to southern Vietnam after two successful years of hosting in Hanoi. Vietnam’s semiconductor industry is developing technologically, attracting investment, improving supply chains, and enhancing workforce training, presenting opportunities to strengthen domestic capabilities and deeper participation.
- Key figures: Number of corporations participating: approximately 200; Sector value: 1.500 trillion USD
- Source: CafeF
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