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- On 3 November, Vietnam National University, Hanoi and China’s Tsinghua University discussed cooperation in high-quality human-resource development, scientific research, innovation and technology transfer ahead of the Global MOOC and Online Education Conference 2026. No partnership budget was disclosed. The collaboration creates opportunities for education providers and research institutions, while HPC can support institutional partnerships, training programmes and education-sector advisory.
- From 1 November, Decision No. 46/2026/QĐ-TTg introduced official criteria for identifying green and circular projects and applying ESG standards. The framework covers sectors including energy, transport, construction, agriculture and manufacturing, creating clearer eligibility conditions for green finance. No funding pool was announced. HPC can support ESG assessments, project documentation and sustainable-investment planning.
- On 5 November, the State Bank reported that more than 20 banks had introduced preferential credit programmes for businesses and priority sectors. Lending rates on new loans had fallen by 0.2–0.5 percentage points in late October, while selected preferential programmes offered reductions of 0.5–2 percentage points annually. HPC can support financial modelling, loan-readiness assessments and investment planning.
- Government figures reported during the period showed that VND1,004.35 trillion (approximately US$38.69 billion) of the 2026 public investment plan had been allocated in detail, with overall disbursement reaching 75.4%. The figures highlight continued spending on public infrastructure and development. HPC can support project monitoring, procurement research and public-sector investment advisory.
- Hospital procurement notices published on 5 November included medicine purchasing for Viet Duc University Hospital’s 2026–2027 pharmacy operations and repair-price requests for specialist surgical equipment. Individual contract values were not disclosed in the available notices. These requirements create opportunities for medical suppliers and service providers, while HPC can support healthcare procurement research, supplier assessment and market-entry planning.
- On 2 November, the Government issued Decree 399/2026/ND-CP setting monthly minimum wages at VND5.7 million in Region I, VND5.08 million in Region II, VND4.45 million in Region III and VND3.98 million in Region IV. The new rates are scheduled to take effect in 2027. HPC can support salary benchmarking, workforce-cost analysis and HR compliance planning.
- The National Statistics Office reported on 3 November that Vietnam’s industrial production index increased 15% year-on-year in October, while manufacturing and processing rose 15.7%. Electricity production and distribution also grew 15.7%. No single investment contract value was attached to the figures. HPC can support manufacturing-market research, supplier identification and industrial supply-chain analysis.
- Between 1 and 5 November, Gia Lai attracted six domestic investment projects with total registered capital of VND4.26 trillion (approximately US$163 million). Three of the approved projects were renewable-energy developments, including the 42 MW Lo Pang–Gia Lai wind power plant. HPC can support energy-project feasibility studies, investment research and supplier-partnership development.
- Government policies taking effect in November include zero special consumption tax on gasoline from 1 November through 31 March 2027 and new public-security requirements for businesses in ten specified sectors. Decree 363/2026/ND-CP also provides for fines of VND40–60 million for certain unauthorised data-collection violations from 11 November. HPC can support regulatory reviews, compliance assessments and business advisory.
- On 4 November, the National Statistics Office reported that foreign investors completed 2,616 capital-contribution and share-purchase transactions worth a combined US$7.99 billion during January–October 2026, up 49.6% year-on-year. This is an aggregate transaction figure rather than one individual acquisition. HPC can support corporate due diligence, valuation research and cross-border investment assessments.
- Figures reported on 6 November showed Vietnam’s total merchandise trade reached US$1,010.55 billion during the first ten months of 2026, up 32.3% year-on-year. Exports totalled US$499.24 billion, while imports reached US$511.31 billion. The milestone creates demand for export intelligence, sector forecasting and market-entry research, which HPC can provide through trade analysis and business reports.
- The e-Conomy SEA 2026 report released on 5 November projected Vietnam’s digital-economy gross merchandise value to reach US$49 billion in 2026, representing 20% annual growth. The outlook highlights opportunities in digital commerce, online services and technology-led marketing. HPC can support digital-market research, brand positioning and business communication strategies.
- Foreign investors registered approximately US$1.76 billion in Vietnam’s real-estate business sector during January–October 2026, according to figures published on 4 November. The amount represented 7.3% of the country’s US$24.08 billion in disbursed FDI. HPC can support property-market research, investment feasibility studies, valuation analysis and development planning.
- At the Plug and Play Silicon Valley November Summit, held from 3–5 November, Ho Chi Minh City’s innovation organisations and partners announced plans for an Applied AI Centre of Excellence. The initiative aims to connect local startups and research institutions with international innovation networks; no investment amount was disclosed. HPC can support startup business plans, investor-readiness assessments and technology-market research.
- On 4 November, Vietnam unveiled VGC v1.0, its first domestically designed security chip, developed by the Government Cipher Committee and Viettel. Testing indicated encryption and decryption speeds around 15 times faster than a purely software-based solution performing the same tasks. No commercial price or production investment value was announced. HPC can support technology assessments, cybersecurity market research and strategic partnerships.
- Tourism statistics reported during the period showed Vietnam received 19.54 million international visitors from January to October 2026, up 13.8% year-on-year. October arrivals reached approximately 1.85 million, while the country had achieved around 78% of its 25-million annual visitor target. HPC can support tourism-market research, hotel investment analysis, destination marketing and hospitality strategy.
Sector stories & insights.
On 6 November, Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau called for faster digital transformation across Vietnam’s education system, highlighting gaps in digital infrastructure, data management, information security and staffing. No national programme budget was disclosed.
The priorities create opportunities for education technology providers, digital-learning platforms and training consultants. HPC can support education-sector research, digital strategy and institutional capacity-building.
On 3 November, the Government approved a paper-industry strategy targeting at least 10% annual production growth through 2030 and a domestic waste-paper recovery rate above 60%. The strategy encourages investment in at least three industrial parks and 5–10 new paper mills, but does not specify a total investment budget.
The plan creates opportunities in recycling, sustainable packaging, resource efficiency and industrial development. HPC can support ESG assessments, feasibility studies and sustainable investment planning.
On 4 November, the State Bank of Vietnam announced a 182-day foreign-exchange swap operation scheduled for 6 November, with a maximum size of US$2 billion. The central bank set a spot purchase rate of VND24,399 per US dollar and a forward resale rate of VND24,704.
The operation is intended to ease banking-system liquidity pressure and support financial-market stability. HPC can assist financial institutions and businesses with market research, liquidity analysis and financial planning.
On 4 November, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung instructed ministries to prioritise inflation control while pursuing the country’s 2026 growth target. The Government called for stronger exports, private investment, tourism and consumption, alongside measures to reduce business costs. No new overall funding amount was announced.
The directives create opportunities in policy advisory, economic research and public-sector project evaluation. HPC can support market assessments, investment analysis and strategic planning.
During the week, Vietnam’s broader digital-transformation agenda highlighted the need for better data systems, information security and digital infrastructure across public services, including healthcare. No new healthcare construction contract or dedicated investment amount was verified for the reporting period.
The digital priorities create opportunities for hospital-management systems, health-data platforms and medical technology providers. HPC can support healthcare market research, digital-readiness assessments and technology planning.
The National Statistics Office’s labour report, available during the reporting period, showed average monthly worker income reached VND9.2 million in the third quarter of 2026, up 9.9% year-on-year. The labour force reached 54.1 million, while the unemployment rate remained at 2.22%.
The figures point to continued demand for workforce development, recruitment and productivity improvement. HPC can support HR research, skills-gap assessments and employee-training strategies.
Data reported on 6 November showed Vietnam’s industrial production index increased 12.4% in the first ten months of 2026, the strongest performance for the same period since 2019. No single nationwide industrial investment value was attached to the production-growth figure.
The expansion creates opportunities in manufacturing, industrial equipment, logistics and supplier development. HPC can support supply-chain research, industrial market assessments and business-partner identification.
From 1 November, Vietnam reduced its average retail electricity price by 2%, while the Government also set the special consumption tax on gasoline at zero until 31 March 2027. The electricity-price announcement did not disclose a total monetary value for the savings.
Lower energy and fuel costs may support manufacturers, transport operators and infrastructure businesses. HPC can assist with energy-market research, project feasibility studies and operational cost analysis.
On 2 November, the Government outlined policies taking effect during November, including zero special consumption tax on gasoline until 31 March 2027 and new requirements for businesses in specified security-sensitive sectors. Regulations also introduce compulsory education provisions for eligible age groups.
The changes create demand for tax reviews, regulatory monitoring and compliance planning. HPC can support policy assessments, regulatory research and business-compliance advisory.
Figures released on 4 November showed foreign investors completed 2,616 capital-contribution and share-purchase transactions in Vietnam worth a combined US$7.99 billion during the first ten months of 2026, up 49.6% year-on-year. This is an aggregate market figure, not the value of a single acquisition.
The activity indicates continued cross-border investment interest and opportunities for corporate transactions. HPC can support financial due diligence, valuation research and investment-partner assessments.
On 2 November, the Government reported that Vietnam’s total trade turnover exceeded US$1 trillion for the first time during the first ten months of 2026. The milestone reflects continued expansion in exports, imports and manufacturing activity; no separate project price was disclosed.
The trade growth creates demand for sector analysis, export intelligence and market-entry research. HPC can provide trade reports, competitor assessments and data-driven business insights.
Vietnam’s International Financial Centre Opens New UK Investment Opportunities
On 6 November, Vietnam’s International Financial Centre was highlighted as creating new opportunities for investment cooperation with the United Kingdom. No specific marketing campaign budget or confirmed transaction value was disclosed.
The initiative creates opportunities for investor communications, business events and international promotion. HPC can support market positioning, corporate communications and B2B outreach strategies.
Data released on 4 November showed foreign investors had registered approximately US$1.76 billion in Vietnam’s real estate business sector during the first ten months of 2026. The figure forms part of the country’s total registered FDI inflows of US$54.85 billion.
The investment activity creates opportunities in property development, commercial real estate and project advisory. HPC can support property-market research, feasibility studies and investment analysis.
On 6 November, Vietnam highlighted plans for an Applied AI Centre of Excellence in Ho Chi Minh City, building on a memorandum of understanding signed on 30 September to connect the city’s innovation ecosystem with Silicon Valley. No project investment amount was disclosed in the latest announcement.
The initiative creates opportunities for AI startups, technology partners and innovation-service providers. HPC can support startup market research, business planning and investor-readiness assessments.
On 4 November, the Government Cipher Committee and Viettel unveiled VGC v1.0, Vietnam’s first domestically designed security chip. The launch marks progress in semiconductor and cryptographic technology, although no commercial price or production investment value was announced.
The development creates opportunities in cybersecurity, semiconductor research and secure digital infrastructure. HPC can support technology-market analysis, digital strategy and partnership research.
Tourism statistics available during the reporting period showed Vietnam received approximately 19.54 million international visitors in the first ten months of 2026, up 13.8% year-on-year. October alone recorded around 1.85 million arrivals; no new nationwide tourism investment price was disclosed.
The growth creates opportunities for hotels, tour operators, airlines and destination-marketing businesses. HPC can support tourism research, hospitality strategy and international promotional planning.