Overview
Vietnam’s economy is balancing growth ambitions with structural challenges this week, as the government pursues significant capital mobilization targets (280-300 billion USD annually through 2030) while grappling with elevated interest rates pressuring the real estate market and dampening buyer activity. On the regulatory and trade fronts, Vietnam strengthened international ties by signing a Free Trade Agreement with EFTA members and launching discussions on landmark land, housing, and real estate reform laws intended to address investment obstacles and resource efficiency. Meanwhile, infrastructure projects show mixed progress, with Long Thanh Airport components advancing toward December handover while seven major Red River bridges face delays from interconnected utility and permitting issues.
E-commerce
Đột phá thị trường EU
Vietnam’s Communist Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm conducted a European visit through October 24, aimed at fostering new cooperation opportunities and affirming Vietnam’s role as a leading ASEAN representative in collaboration with the EU. The visit occurred one day after Vietnam officially signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with EFTA members, including Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. The agreement is intended to create new trade corridors for high-quality Vietnamese goods to European markets.
- Source: ThanhNien
Logistics
Siêu sân bay Long Thành còn 4 hạng mục khó về đích tháng 12
Long Thanh Airport’s mega-project has multiple components on track for December handover according to a Construction Ministry report. Component 1, comprising six government agency headquarters buildings (Customs, Quarantine, Port Authority, Police, etc.), has completed essential technical infrastructure connectivity. Component 2, led by Vietnam Air Navigation Services Company (VATM) as investor, has finished construction and electromechanical equipment installation for air navigation management, with technical cabling currently underway.
- Source: ThanhNien
Mặt bằng đã bàn giao nhưng 7 “siêu cầu” vượt sông Hồng vẫn chưa thể thi công đồng bộ: Điểm nghẽn nằm ở đâu?
Seven major bridges across the Red River in Hanoi face construction delays despite land handover completion. Current bottlenecks involve high-voltage power systems, water supply, telecommunications, green infrastructure, and construction permits within dike protection zones. Resolution requires coordination between local authorities, infrastructure management units, and project investors.
- Source: CafeF
Regulation
Việt Nam và EFTA chính thức ký kết Hiệp định VEFTA
Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) officially signed the VEFTA trade agreement on October 18, 2026, in Hanoi. EFTA is composed of four European countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. The agreement was witnessed by Vietnamese Communist Party General Secretary and President Tô Lâm, along with Commerce Minister Lê Mạnh Hùng and representatives from EFTA member states.
- Source: VnEconomy
Thủ tướng Lê Minh Hưng: Điều tiết giá đất, giá nhà để bảo đảm người dân có chỗ ở phù hợp
The National Assembly discussed three draft laws on land, housing, and real estate business (all amendments). Prime Minister Le Minh Hung noted these three draft laws are closely related and directly impact national development resources, housing, property, and people’s livelihoods. The government has directed simultaneous consultation on the three drafts to ensure coherence.
- Source: VnEconomy
Chủ tịch Quốc hội Trần Thanh Mẫn: Không mở rộng chỉ định thầu thiếu kiểm soát, ngăn chặn chia nhỏ gói thầu
National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn emphasized the need to improve regulations to address obstacles in investment and procurement activities while enhancing the efficiency of public resource use and preventing corruption. The 2023 Procurement Law has undergone multiple amendments, including revisions in 2024 and 2025. The discussion addressed concerns about uncontrolled expansion of direct procurement and the need to prevent package-splitting practices.
- Source: VnEconomy
Doanh nghiệp vàng yêu cầu khách mua - bán bằng tài khoản chính chủ
Major gold and silver businesses including Phu Quy, Bao Tin Minh Chau, Bao Tin Manh Hai, Mi Hong, and Ancarat have announced that customers must use non-cash payment methods for gold and silver transactions worth 5 million VND or more per day, effective from October 16. This threshold was previously 20 million VND. Some businesses have additionally specified that transactions must be conducted only through personal bank accounts.
- Key figures: Non-cash payment threshold for gold/silver transactions: 5 million VND VND; Previous non-cash payment threshold: 20 million VND VND; Effective date for new rule: October 16 date
- Source: ThanhNien
Bị mạo danh lập doanh nghiệp: Nạn nhân khởi kiện Phòng đăng ký kinh doanh ở TPHCM
A resident of Ho Chi Minh City filed a lawsuit against the Business Registration Office of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Finance after his personal information was fraudulently used to establish a business. The victim is seeking the revocation of the business registration certificate, removal of the fraudulent legal representative, and compensation for damages. The lawsuit claims damages exceeding 870 million Vietnamese dong and includes a request to lift an export ban imposed on the victim.
- Key figures: Số tiền bồi thường yêu cầu: hơn 870 triệu đồng VND
- Source: CafeF
Thủ tướng: Đấu thầu hay không, chủ đầu tư là người quyết định và phải đánh giá theo kết quả cuối cùng
On October 23, the National Assembly discussed draft laws on state budget, corporate and personal income tax amendments, and revisions to the Bidding Law. Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng, speaking as a parliamentary delegate from Hai Phong, addressed procurement and evaluation practices during the discussion session.
- Source: CafeF
Sang năm 2027, người lao động có thu nhập 50 triệu đồng phải đóng thuế TNCN bao nhiêu?
Vietnam’s new Personal Income Tax Law (No. 109/2025/QH15), passed by the National Assembly on December 10, 2025, specifies detailed methods for calculating personal income tax on wages and salaries for residents, effective from 2026. The law establishes how workers earning 50 million VND annually would be taxed under the new regulations. The general effective date is July 1, 2026, with wage and salary income provisions applicable from that date.
- Key figures: Thu nhập tham khảo: 50 triệu đồng VND; Ngày thông qua luật: 10/12/2025 date; Ngày có hiệu lực chung: 1/7/2026 date
- Source: CafeF
Đề xuất bổ sung chính sách ăn trưa, tăng cơ hội tiếp cận hỗ trợ cho học sinh vùng khó khăn
The Ministry of Education and Training is drafting amendments to Government Decree 66/2025/NĐ-CP to supplement policies for young children, students and learners in ethnic minority, mountainous, tidal flat, coastal and island areas. The amendments aim to improve policies and increase access to support for disadvantaged students. The modifications focus on enhancing existing education support mechanisms for vulnerable populations.
- Source: BaoChinhPhu
Dự kiến thi tuyển vào lớp 10 chỉ còn 2 môn Toán và Ngữ văn
Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training is soliciting public feedback on a draft circular regulating the enrollment of students at lower secondary levels. The proposed regulation aims to address new governance changes, digital transformation, reorganization of educational infrastructure networks, and local administrative restructuring. The new circular is designed to implement policies ensuring fairness and equal educational opportunity.
- Source: BaoChinhPhu
Khung bồi dưỡng năng lực thực hành cho giảng viên, giáo viên giáo dục nghề nghiệp
The Ministry of Education and Training issued Circular 87/2026/TT-BGDĐT establishing a framework for capacity development in practical skills for vocational education lecturers and teachers. The circular implements provisions from the 2019 Education Law and related legislation on vocational education and teaching standards. The measure aims to standardize the workforce of educational personnel in Vietnam’s vocational sector.
- Source: BaoChinhPhu
Đề xuất Chương trình bồi dưỡng sư phạm cho giáo viên giáo dục nghề nghiệp
The Ministry of Education and Training is drafting a circular to establish a program for pedagogical training, evaluation, and competency recognition for vocational education teachers and lecturers. The regulation aims to standardize professional development and assessment frameworks across the vocational education sector. This initiative reflects the government’s focus on improving the quality of vocational educator preparation and certification.
- Source: BaoChinhPhu
Quy định mới trong đánh giá học sinh tiểu học, THCS và THPT
The Ministry of Education and Training issued Circular 89/2026/TT-BGDĐT to amend and supplement regulations on student assessment at primary, lower secondary, and upper secondary levels. The circular modifies previous regulations on primary student assessment (Circular 27/2020) and secondary and upper secondary student assessment (Circular 22/2021). The circular aims to promote digital transformation in managing student assessment results.
- Source: BaoChinhPhu
Macroeconomy
Tăng tốc kênh huy động vốn quốc tế
Vietnam faces significant capital mobilization pressures to achieve double-digit economic growth in the new era. An economist from BIDV estimates that during 2026-2030, total investment capital must increase by an average of 13-15% annually, equivalent to capital needs of approximately 280-300 billion USD per year. The challenge extends beyond securing sufficient capital to other factors.
- Key figures: Average annual capital investment growth needed (2026-2030): 13-15% %; Annual capital needs (2026-2030): 280-300 billion USD
- Source: ThanhNien
Áp lực tài chính khiến giá giao dịch bất động sản đứng trước sức ép điều chỉnh
High interest rates are creating significant pressure on Vietnam’s real estate market, directly affecting home buyers’ purchasing power and developers’ capital costs. As financing becomes more expensive, both buyers and investors are becoming cautious and delaying transaction decisions while awaiting new market signals. The article questions whether elevated interest rates will sustain high real estate prices or lead to price adjustments as liquidity slows.
- Source: VnEconomy
Tổng Bí thư, Chủ tịch nước Tô Lâm: Nâng tầm hợp tác kinh tế Việt Nam – EU, tham gia sâu hơn vào chuỗi giá trị toàn cầu
On October 22, General Secretary and President Tô Lâm emphasized enhancing the quality of economic cooperation between Vietnam and the EU, and Vietnam and Belgium, with focus on strategic infrastructure, high technology, and sustainable value chain development with high standards. The statement was made during an official visit to the European Union and the Kingdom of Belgium. The visit aims to deepen Vietnam’s participation in global value chains.
- Source: VnEconomy
Nghịch lý của tỉnh tăng trưởng cao thứ hai cả nước, hội tụ cả “ông lớn” FDI lẫn “họ nhà Vin”
A province in Vietnam recorded the second-highest GDP growth rate in the country at 12.36% in the first nine months of 2026. The province hosts large-scale industrial complexes led by major FDI investors and Vingroup subsidiaries that serve as key growth drivers. Despite expanding revenue and rising profits, the proportion of profitable enterprises in the province has declined, presenting a paradox that requires development of local businesses and supply chain integration.
- Key figures: GRDP growth rate (9 months 2026): 12.36% percent; Province GDP growth ranking: 2nd national rank
- Source: CafeF
MB giảm lãi suất cho vay tới 2%/năm, đồng hành cùng doanh nghiệp và người dân
MB has implemented interest rate reductions on loans, decreasing rates by 1.5% per annum for five priority sectors including agriculture, export manufacturing, small and medium enterprises, supporting industries, and high-tech businesses, with lending rates starting from 7.9% per annum. For certain prioritized cases, MB considers applying rate reductions of up to 2% per annum to provide more favorable conditions for businesses and individuals to access credit at reasonable costs.
- Key figures: Interest rate reduction for priority sectors: 1.5% /annum; Lending rate for priority sectors: 7.9% /annum; Maximum interest rate reduction for prioritized cases: 2% /annum
- Source: ThanhNien
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