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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.
Domestic gold price climbs to three-week high
Gold price in Vietnam higher than the global price around VND4 million ($156) a tael.
Hanoi plans new 324 ha clean industrial park in Soc Son
It also aims to transform Soc Son district into an industrial center capable of regional and international integration.
Vietnam Airlines makes Top 10 list for punctuality in Asia-Pacific
The airline achieved an on-time flight rate of 76.7%, a significant improvement of three places from its 9th ranking in 2023.
Vietnam welcomes 17.6 mln foreign tourists last year
The South Korea remained the biggest tourist source market in 2024.
Business confidence index of European businesses in Vietnam surged
The index jumped from 46.3 in Q4 2023 to 61.8 in Q4/2024.
HCMC real estate sector generates over $11 bln in revenue
Despite this progress, the real estate activities continue to face challenges.