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Mixed results of Q1 economy
Q1 economic results were something of a mixed bag, with positives and negatives easy to find as Vietnam enters a new era amid a complex global environment.
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Businesses prepared for emerging carbon market
A training program launched to enhance businesses’ readiness for carbon transactions and compliance obligations.
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Work starts on $5.6 bln high-speed rail linking Hanoi and Quang Ninh
Once operational, travel time between Hanoi and Quang Ninh is expected to be slashed to just 23 minutes—five to seven times faster than current travel options.
Tax resolution on petrol, oil, aviation fuel adopted
The resolution introducing key provisions on environmental protection tax, value-added tax and excise tax applicable to petrol, oil and aviation fuel passed by the National Assembly on April 12 takes effect from April 16, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
List of Government members in 2026-2031 term
At its first session, the 16th National Assembly elected Mr. Le Minh Hung as Prime Minister and approved the appointments of Deputy Prime Ministers, ministers and other cabinet members for the new term.
PM orders pilot launch of crypto asset exchange in Q2 2026
Earlier in March, the Ministry of Finance sought feedback on seven applications for licences to operate crypto asset trading platforms.
WB forecasts Vietnam's 2026 GDP growth at 6.3%
This is the highest rates in the East Asia and Pacific region, according to the WB's East Asia and Pacific (EAP) Economic Update.
Trade ministry considers E10 biofuel rollout from April 2026
Major fuel traders, such as Petrolimex and PVOIL, have reportedly completed basic infrastructure preparations for the shift.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung outlined three strategic breakthroughs
Speaking at a group discussion during the 16th National Assembly’s first session on April 10, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung stressed that Institutional bottlenecks must be fully resolved in 2026.