Overview
Vietnam’s economy showed strong momentum this week, with the National Assembly approving a 10%+ growth target for 2027 and FDI inflows reaching a 17-year high of $54.85 billion in the first ten months of 2026. However, the country faces near-term challenges including expected hydroelectric power declines due to El Niño effects and new social insurance regulations taking effect January 1, 2027, while the government pursues price stability alongside growth objectives.
Consumers
Công ty giải thể trước Tết, hơn 1.400 công nhân ở TPHCM chới với
ECCO Vietnam Co., Ltd., a Danish-invested footwear and shoe components manufacturer, announced its dissolution and termination of contracts affecting over 1,400 workers in Ho Chi Minh City. The company committed to paying severance according to regulations, 13th month salary, and additional support for affected employees. The dissolution decision was announced on the afternoon of November 2, catching the workforce by surprise.
- Key figures: Number of affected workers: 1,400 workers; Announcement date: November 2 date
- Source: CafeF
Regulation
Sang năm 2027, hàng loạt quy định mới về BHXH chính thức có hiệu lực, tác động đến hàng triệu lao động
From January 1, 2027, new regulations on social insurance take effect, impacting millions of workers in Vietnam. Decree No. 399/2026/NĐ-CP establishes new minimum wage standards for workers under labor contracts, replacing Decree No. 293/2025/NĐ-CP. These changes will also adjust various worker benefits starting from 2027.
- Source: CafeF
Mỹ tăng thuế chống bán phá giá tôm Việt Nam, xuất khẩu cuối năm ra sao?
The U.S. Department of Commerce issued final conclusions on November 3, 2026 (U.S. time) from the 20th administrative review period of antidumping duties on frozen warm-water shrimp imported from Vietnam. FIMEX was assigned a duty rate of 10.71% and STAPIMEX 6.36%, while 27 other companies received individual duty rates. The review period covered February 1, 2024 to January 31, 2025.
- Key figures: Antidumping duty rate - FIMEX: 10.71 %; Antidumping duty rate - STAPIMEX: 6.36 %; Number of companies receiving individual duty rates: 27 companies; Review period start date: 2024-02-01 date
- Source: ThanhNien
Nghệ An giảm đến 50% tiền thuê nhà, đất công để hỗ trợ doanh nghiệp
Nghe An province issued Decision No. 76/2026/QD-UBND to reduce rental fees for public properties. Eligible enterprises will receive support reducing rent on public houses and land not used for residential purposes starting November 16, 2026. The subsidy period lasts up to 3 years with reductions ranging from 30% to 50%, depending on the beneficiary category and criteria met.
- Key figures: Mức giảm tiền thuê tối thiểu: 30% %; Mức giảm tiền thuê tối đa: 50% %; Thời gian hỗ trợ tối đa: 3 năm; Ngày bắt đầu áp dụng: 16/11/2026
- Source: VnEconomy
Học sinh tiểu học có thể được học tiếng Mường, tiếng Cơ Tu theo hình thức tự chọn
The Ministry of Education and Training is soliciting public feedback on draft guidelines for primary-level curricula in Mường and Cơ Tu languages. These programs are designed to meet the learning needs of ethnic minority students and those interested in studying these languages. The curricula aim to preserve and promote traditional language and cultural values while supporting minority communities.
- Source: BaoChinhPhu
Bãi bỏ 32 thông tư liên tịch liên quan đến lĩnh vực tài chính
The Ministry of Finance issued Circular 166/2026/TT-BTC repealing 32 joint circulars related to the finance sector that were previously issued by the Ministry of Finance in coordination with other ministries. The circular eliminates regulations including joint circulars from 2003 involving the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and other agencies. This represents a regulatory streamlining effort in Vietnam’s financial governance framework.
- Key figures: Joint circulars repealed: 32
- Source: BaoChinhPhu
Macroeconomy
Vốn FDI tăng kỷ lục
Vietnam recorded 54.85 billion USD in registered foreign direct investment (FDI) over the first ten months of the year, representing a 74% increase compared to the same period last year. This marks the highest FDI inflow for the same period in 17 years, since 2009. Luxembourg and Hong Kong have accelerated their investment in Vietnam, and Vietnam continues to attract significant foreign investment inflows within the ASEAN region despite global economic volatility.
- Key figures: Total registered FDI: 54.85 billion USD; YoY growth rate: 74 %; Record high period: 17 years
- Source: ThanhNien
El Nino khiến thủy điện ‘bốc hơi’ 1,6 tỉ USD
Hydroelectric power generation in Vietnam is expected to decline sharply in 2026 due to El Niño effects, with water inflow to hydroelectric reservoirs reaching only 80% of normal levels. The Electricity Authority and the National Power System Operations Company reported this at a conference on national power system operations and electricity supply assurance for 2027-2028, organized by the Ministry of Industry and Trade on November 7. The decline represents approximately 1.6 billion USD in lost economic value, according to official statements.
- Key figures: Water inflow to hydroelectric reservoirs: 80% % of normal; Economic value loss from hydroelectric decline: 1.6 billion USD
- Source: ThanhNien
El Nino đe dọa an ninh nguồn nước phía nam
El Niño conditions are forecast to maintain strong to very strong intensity from January to March 2027, with sea surface temperatures in the Nino 3.4 region currently 2.5°C above normal. Combined effects of El Niño and climate change are reducing rainfall during the 2026 rainy season in several watersheds. Saline intrusion risks may approach 2016 record levels as water security threatens the southern region.
- Key figures: Sea surface temperature anomaly in Nino 3.4 region: 2.5 °C above normal; Probability of El Niño maintaining strong to very strong intensity (Jan-Mar 2027): 83 %
- Source: ThanhNien
Quốc hội thông qua kế hoạch phát triển kinh tế - xã hội năm 2027, mục tiêu tăng trưởng từ 10% trở lên
Vietnam’s National Assembly approved a socioeconomic development plan for 2027 with a growth target of 10% or higher on November 7. The resolution received 467 out of 469 votes in favor, representing 93.40% of the Assembly. Finance Minister Ngô Văn Tuấn presented the report on behalf of the Prime Minister.
- Key figures: Votes in favor: 467/469; Approval percentage: 93.40%; Growth target for 2027: 10% or higher
- Source: VnEconomy
Việt Nam – Nhật Bản chuyển từ hợp tác kinh tế sang liên kết sâu rộng, đồng hành và đồng kiến tạo
Vietnam’s top leaders, including General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm, will make an official visit to Japan from November 8-11, 2026, at Japan’s invitation. This marks the first official visit to Japan by Tô Lâm in his current positions and the first visit by a Vietnamese Communist Party General Secretary in 11 years. The visit aims to advance Vietnam-Japan relations from economic cooperation to deeper, broader partnership and mutual development.
- Key figures: Thời gian thăm Nhật Bản: 8-11/11/2026; Khoảng thời gian kể từ chuyến thăm Nhật Bản cuối cùng của Tổng Bí thư: 11 năm
- Source: VnEconomy
Phó thủ tướng chỉ đạo ‘nóng’ tiến độ siêu sân bay Long Thành
Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Gia Túc issued urgent directives to accelerate the first phase of Long Thành International Airport construction through Official Dispatch No. 11272. The directive was issued in response to recommendations from the Ministry of Construction regarding implementation of the Long Thành International Airport project’s first phase. Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Gia Túc instructed relevant ministries, agencies, and local authorities to act according to their respective functions, duties, and authorities.
- Source: ThanhNien
Thủ tướng Lê Minh Hưng: Tăng trưởng hai con số phải gắn với kiểm soát lạm phát
Vietnamese Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng emphasized on November 4 that pursuit of double-digit growth must be paired with macroeconomic stability and inflation control in line with National Assembly targets. The PM stated that high growth without controlled inflation and price stability would not benefit the broader economy and citizens. The government reviewed socioeconomic conditions for October and the first ten months of 2026 at its regular monthly session.
- Source: VnEconomy
Bộ Tài chính đưa ra 5 nhóm giải pháp kiểm soát CPI khoảng 4,5% trong năm 2026
The Ministry of Finance presented five groups of solutions to control the Consumer Price Index (CPI) at approximately 4.5% in 2026, following the Prime Minister’s Directive 70 issued on October 15, 2026. The solutions address price management while ensuring supply stability and affordability of essential goods. Measures include adjusting excise tax on petrol to 0% and reducing retail electricity prices by 2%, which will impact state budget revenue but provide consumer benefits.
- Key figures: CPI target for 2026: approximately 4.5% %; Excise tax adjustment on petrol: 0% %; Retail electricity price reduction: 2% %
- Source: VnEconomy
Bên cạnh xuất khẩu, kinh tế Việt Nam ghi nhận một kỷ lục mới trong vòng 17 năm trở lại đây
Vietnam’s economy recorded a new record for registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first 10 months of 2026, marking the highest level in 17 years according to data from the General Statistics Office (Ministry of Finance). The total FDI included newly registered capital, adjusted registered capital, and contributed capital value as of October 31, 2026. This signals strong momentum in Vietnam’s economic growth alongside export performance.
- Source: CafeF
Other
Đúng 3/11, lần đầu tiên chip bảo mật “Make in Vietnam” lộ diện, có tốc độ mã hóa nhanh gấp 10 lần
Vietnam unveiled its first domestically-designed security chip called VGC v1.0 on November 3rd, developed collaboratively by the Government Cipher Board and Viettel. The chip features encryption speed 10 times faster than comparable systems. The launch was attended and directed by Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister General Phan Van Giang.
- Key figures: Encryption speed advantage: 10 times faster relative
- Source: CafeF
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