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Opportunities and challenges ahead of Vietnam's economy
The positives in Vietnam’s economic performance in the first four months of 2026 were accompanied by a growing number of constraints.
Society
Hanoi plans to support residents to transit to clean vehicles
Residents will get financial assistance when switching to electric motorbikes under a draft resolution aimed at accelerating the transition from fossil fuel-powered road vehicles to clean energy alternatives.
Banking & Finance
World Financial Innovation Series (WFIS) 2026 scheduled for May 19-20
This year’s program will focus on pivotal themes such as cloud-native banking, digital currencies, AI and data-driven personalization of financial services, cybersecurity management, financial inclusion, and the future of customer experience in the banking sector.
HCM City sees strong economic momentum in 4M
The growth marked by a sharp rise in foreign direct investment (FDI), growing business activity, and sustained expansion in trade and tourism.
Proactive planning for fruit and vegetable exports
Fruit and vegetable exporters have successfully met a host of technical barriers and other requirements and boosted exports by extraordinary amounts.
HCMC establishes Steering Committee for sustainable maritime economic development strategy
This comes as the city expands its development space toward a coastal urban model, aiming to become a logistics hub and a national maritime economic center.
Vietnam records surprise trade surplus of over $87 mln in second half of April
Vietnam's total import-export turnover reached approximately $48.56 billion from April 15-30, a decrease of 6.86% compared to the second half of March 2026.
Hanoi proposes phased restrictions on fossil fuel vehicles in low-emission zone plan
The initiative aimed at reducing air pollution and accelerating the transition to green transport.
France seeks deeper involvement in Vietnam’s railway ecosystem
Following the upgrade of ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in October 2024, Vietnam and France committed to strengthening cooperation in priority sectors, including rail transport.