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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.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung calls for ratification of ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement
At the 48th ASEAN Summit held on May 8 in Cebu, the Philippines, the Vietnamese leader also called for effective implementation of the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) for the 2026-2030 period, the ASEAN Power Grid, and the Trans-ASEAN Gas Pipeline.
Exemption of environmental assessment proposed for crude oil and natural gas extraction projects
The draft Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Environmental Protection is being developed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
Emergency SAT1 vaccine import proposed to protect national livestock
Vietnam’s susceptible livestock population is massive, consisting of approximately 31.4 million pigs, 6.14 million cattle, 1.95 million buffalo, and over three million goats and sheep.
Vietnam hosts international forum on sustainable aviation fuel innovation
This marks the first international forum in Vietnam dedicated specifically to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Deputy PM urges Vietnamese enterprises to pioneer AI and strategic UAV mastery
The Ministry of Science and Technology is currently drafting a Decree on high-tech policies, which will establish mechanisms to ensure businesses in this sector can truly thrive.
Hue attracts over $530 mln from 19 new projects in first four months
Realized investment capital in the central city reached approximately VND12.34 trillion (over $469 million), up 26.7% year-on-year.