Heavy pressure on agricultural and seafood exports
Considered to hold great promise, Vietnam agricultural and seafood exports to the Middle East face an uncertain time as regional tensions rise.
First aviation training facility in Vietnam meets European standards
Vietnam Aircraft Engineering Company has been certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as a maintenance training organization under EASA Part 147 standards.
Vietnam's stock market will be upgraded from a frontier market to an emerging market in September
The global index provider FTSE Russell makes the confirmation in its latest mid-cycle review, released on April 8.
Vietnam waives transport fees to ease cost pressures on businesses
The policy taking effect from April 7 to June 30, 2026.
Vietnam targets five unicorns, each with $1.5bln venture capital market, by 2030
The target is part of the national strategy for innovative startups, which seeks to foster a widespread wave of entrepreneurship across society, driven by science, technology and digital transformation.
Vietnam's Q1 industrial output rises 9%
The figure marking the strongest growth in seven years.
Government considers extension of fuel zero-tax policy
Under a draft resolution, the policy is expected for extension until the end of June, 2026.
Vietnam's seafood exports earn $2.64bln in Q1
China and Hong Kong (China) remaining the largest importers of Vietnamese seafood.
PM orders stronger oversight to improve transparency in public procurement
Bidding activities have improved in recent years, but persistent shortcomings remain.
Party General Secretary To Lam elected as State President of Vietnam
He was unanimously elected by legislators on April 7.
Vietnam's Q1 retail sales rise 10.9% to $72.2bln
The growth driven by strong consumer demand.
Vietnam welcomes 6.76mln foreign tourists in Q1
This marking the highest quarterly figure ever recorded.
Supply chain resilience tested
Transport and logistics networks both regional and international are under increasing strain from conflicts in the Middle East.
Program for attracting foreign experts, scientists to work in Vietnam approved
The program aims to attract 500 foreign and overseas Vietnamese experts and scientists willing to work full-time at Vietnam's higher education and vocational institutions.
Over 57,400 firms established in Q1
Total registered capital reaching nearly VND538.6 trillion ($20.4 billion).
Vietnam's total trade in Q1 hits $249.5 billion
Export turnover reaching $122.93 billion, up 19.1% year-on-year.
16th National Assembly's first session opens in Hanoi
A central focus of the session will be decisions on the organizational structure of the state apparatus, as well as the election and approval of senior personnel — matters considered critical to effective governance throughout the term.
Vietnam attracts $15.2 bln in FDI in Q1
The manufacturing and processing sector taking the lead by luring $8.85 billion, accounting for 70.6%.
Vietnam’s CPI hits five-year March high on fuel price surge
CPI increasing 1.23% from the previous month, driven by surging global fuel prices and higher construction material costs.
Vietnam exports over 577,000 tons of coffee in Q1
Total export revenue reaching $2.71 billion.