Dong Nai city has become a leading destination for investors from the Republic of Korea (RoK), with nearly 8.4 billion USD in registered capital from the Asian country, reflecting strong business ties and the local authorities' commitment to supporting enterprises.
Vietnam’s economy recorded several important milestones in the first 10 months of 2026, with total trade surpassing 1 trillion USD for the first time, while industrial production and foreign direct investment (FDI) continued to grow.
Year-end festival demand and positive signals from key markets are giving Vietnam’s seafood exporters a chance to accelerate in the final months of 2026.
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The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) is targeting the transfer of more than 90% of international passenger traffic in the Ho Chi Minh City area to Long Thanh International Airport by 2027.
National branding is emerging as a strategic tool to enhance the country’s global standing, helping businesses shift from contract manufacturing to innovation-driven growth and sustainable value creation, according to a trade official.
Vietnam is building a closed-loop “circular economy” ecosystem, with the industrial sector driving the most drastic, sweeping and transformative change.
The northern province of Quang Ninh is accelerating procedures to seek central authorities' approval for piloting a free digital and knowledge-based economic zone – a next-generation specialised economic zone model aimed at driving growth through core technologies and data.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung proposed three key cooperation directions to address energy challenges and sustain supply chains while attending the expanded online summit of the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) on energy security on April 15.
Credit in the first quarter of 2026 increased by 3.18% against late last year to 19.18 quadrillion VND (730 billion USD), supporting Vietnam’s GDP growth of 7.83%, Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Pham Thanh Ha said at an event on April 14.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on April 15 chaired the first meeting of the Central Emulation and Commendation Council for the 2026–2031 term, outlining key priorities and calling for stronger alignment between emulation movements and the country’s ambition of achieving sustainable double-digit economic growth.
The state visit to China by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam is expected to open up new opportunities and inject fresh momentum into the sustainable development of bilateral trade ties.
Global technology firms are stepping up efforts to roll out AI-driven commerce tools in Vietnam, as the market moves into a new phase of 'social commerce 2.0' driven by automated messaging and personalised sales.
Vietnam is well-positioned to benefit from ongoing global trade realignments, leveraging its solid footing in electronics and semiconductors to move further up the value chain, according to Suan Teck Kin, Executive Director for Global Economics and Markets Research at United Overseas Bank (UOB).
VinFast, a subsidiary of conglomerate Vingroup, on April 10 reported a 127% year-on-year surge in electric vehicle (EV) deliveries domestically in March, reinforcing its leading position in Vietnam’s auto market and highlighting the rapid shift toward environmentally friendly vehicles.
Ho Chi Minh City will issue investment registration certificates within just 15 working days under a newly introduced special mechanism, in a move aimed at accelerating administrative procedures and improving the investment climate.
Mobile subscribers in Vietnam will be required to undergo facial biometric verification when changing devices from April 15, 2026 under Circular No. 08/2026/TT-BKHCN issued by the Ministry of Science and Technology, a move aimed at tightening SIM management and enhancing user security.
The 35th Vietnam International Trade Fair (Vietnam Expo 2026) officially opened on April 8 at the Vietnam Exposition Centre (VEC) in Hanoi, bringing together hundreds of domestic and international businesses to strengthen trade connections and expand export opportunities.
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung has signed Decision No. 626/QD-TTg approving the programme for expansion into international markets for the 2026–2030 period.
Vietnam’s pepper exports posted robust gains in March, with sharp increases in both volume and value signalling a solid industry rebound early this year, even as supply constraints and global logistics disruptions continue to pose risks.
Vietnam’s domestic fuel supply is sufficient to meet demand through the end of April 2026, authorities said at the Government’s regular press conference on April 4, amid rising global energy concerns linked to the escalating tensions in the Middle East.
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will maintain a flexible and supportive interest rate policy for the rest of 2026, focusing on liquidity support and borrowing cost stability to sustain economic growth amid rising global uncertainties and inflationary pressures.
Ho Chi Minh City and the US's Oregon state hold strong potential to develop logistics supply chains, helping boost bilateral trade, experts said at the 2026 Ho Chi Minh City–Oregon Economic Cooperation Forum on April 2.
The construction of a crude oil reserve storage in Nghi Son in the central province of Thanh Hoa rests on solid political, legal, practical and planning foundations, so the focus must be on advancing the project rather than any delay or retreat, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told a meeting of standing government members in Hanoi on April 1.
Dong Nai city has become a leading destination for investors from the Republic of Korea (RoK), with nearly 8.4 billion USD in registered capital from the Asian country, reflecting strong business ties and the local authorities' commitment to supporting enterprises.
