As Vietnam advances its strategic goals for green growth and green transition, the mobilization and effective use of green financial resources have become essential to helping businesses develop and implement sustainable development strategies.
As Vietnam has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), sustainable development and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices are no longer optional but essential for business survival.
“With a foundation of 30 years of cooperation, increasing political trust, and the active engagement of the business communities of both countries, Vietnam and the United States will continue to write an even brighter chapter in a balanced, fair, and sustainable Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for peace, cooperation, and shared prosperity for the two nations and the world.”
The Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI) released its annual economic outlook for 2026, revealing that Asia Pacific’s growth remains broadly stable even as the global economy adapts to rapid tariff changes, accelerating AI investment, and evolving consumer trends. Globally, MEI expects real GDP growth to ease marginally to 3.1 percent in 2026, compared to an estimated 3.2 percent in 2025.
Vietnam’s trade with the rest of the world in the first 11 months of this year reached approximately US$840 billion, a year-on-year increase of 17.2 percent, equivalent to US$123 billion.
Visa (NYSE: V), the world’s leader in digital payments, has partnered with Sacombank, Vietcombank and VPBank to launch Visa Accept in Vietnam. The solution allows micro and small businesses to accept contactless Visa payments directly on NFC-enabled smartphones, without requiring any additional hardware.
Visa (NYSE: V), the world’s leader in digital payments, has partnered with VNPT Money to launch Visa Pay, a new feature that enables Vietnamese consumers to pay quickly and safely using their mobile wallet – whether shopping locally or traveling abroad. Visa Pay is now live with VNPT Money, marking the first digital wallet in Vietnam to enable this innovative service.
Ha Noi, the thousand-year-old capital of Viet Nam, is not only steeped in history and culture but also boasts a culinary heritage so rich and varied that it has become a defining feature of the city’s identity. Thuy Dung
Building on its strong presence at previous editions of the International Handicraft Fair Artigiano—especially the successes of 2023 and 2024, Vietnam continues to stand out at the 29th annual event (AF L'ARTIGIANO 2025), held from December 6 to 14, 2025, at the Milan Exhibition Centre.
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