Industrial production continues expansion in 4M
The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) in the first four months of 2026 increasing 9.2% year-on-year.
Vietnam's total trade hits over $344 billion in 4M
Exports valued at $168.53 billion, up 19.7% year-on-year.
A new pillar in transcontinental trade
A rethink of railway logistics has begun amid the limitations in maritime transport posed by the latest Middle East crisis.
Gov't sets up working group for strategic technologies development
The group is led by Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung.
Conflict risks for logistics services
Logistics providers as well as importers and exporters are all exposed to the risks stemming from events in the Middle East.
Gov't to provide 400,000 smart phones to poor households in five years
The policy shall be implemented from April 30, 2026 to December 31, 2030, according to a program approved by the Government on May 1, 2026.
Vietnamese, Japanese Prime Ministers hold talks in Hanoi
During their talks on May 2, the two PMs agreed on measures to raise Japanese investment in Vietnam to $5 billion per year and bring the bilateral trade turnover to $60 billion by 2030.
Vietnam’s logistics sector hit hard by Middle East conflict
The logistics sector is likely to bear the brunt of the fallout from the conflict in the Middle East.
Six cooperation agreements between Vietnam and Japan signed
The agreements have been signed as part of the official visit to Vietnam by Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae from May 1-3.
Real estate businesses in face of buffeting
A host of factors, both emerging and longstanding, have been buffeting construction and real estate companies in the opening months of 2026.
Decree on import duty cuts to 0% for certain fuel products takes effect until June 30
Under a newly-issued resolution of the Government, the validity of Decree No. 72/2026/ND-CP, which lowers preferential import duty rates on selected fuel products and raw materials to 0%, is extended until the end of June 30 this year.
Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and President to pay state visit to India
This will be Mr. To Lam's first visit to India in his capacity as Party General Secretary and State President of Vietnam.
Reinvention of hospitality tourism
Hospitality has been undergoing something of a reinvention in recent times, with a growing focus on an ecosystem-based approach.
Government issues 8 resolutions to streamline administrative procedures and business conditions
Under these resolutions, the Government decided to abolish 184 administrative procedures, simplify 394 administrative procedures, and decentralize 134 administrative procedures to local authorities.
Benefits from e-commerce for furniture and fashion exporters
E-commerce has proven to be a boon for MSMEs in Vietnam’s furniture and fashion exports and the room for continued growth is substantial.
A key pillar of Vietnam - Russia relationship
Amid rising energy demand and ongoing tensions in the Middle East, Vietnam - Russia energy cooperation is becoming increasingly strategic.
Vietnam's semiconductor industry requires more talent
Human resources remain a major obstacle for Vietnam establishing a stronger position in the global semiconductor industry.
Online retail platforms post strong Q1 growth
Total Q1 revenue from Vietnam’s four major e-commerce platforms - Shopee, Lazada, Tiki and TikTok Shop - reaching VND148.6 trillion ($5.8 billion).
Japanese Prime Minister to pay official visit to Vietnam in early May
This will be Ms. Takaichi Sanae's first visit to Vietnam in her capacity as the Japanese Prime Minister.
Structural bottlenecks to Vietnam’s retail market
Retailers must carefully consider what it is that consumers look for in the shopping experience.