Việt Nam News

Việt Nam has taken a major step toward strengthening its digital economy with the approval of a national plan to accelerate digital transformation among small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aiming to boost productivity, competitiveness and integration into global value chains by 2030.

Việt Nam plans State-budget advances to its fuel price stabilisation fund, aiming to cushion domestic fuel price swings amid global market volatility and rising energy costs.

Importers brought in approximately 3.2 million cubic metres of fuel in March. Combined with current inventories of around 1.6–1.8 million cubic metres, this volume is expected to fully meet domestic demand until the end of April.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has called for a renewal of traditional growth engines while aggressively pushing new drivers, Minister and Chairman of the Government Office Trần Văn Sơn told the monthly Cabinet press briefing in Hà Nội on April 4.

Việt Nam’s leading steelmaker Hòa Phát Group has signed an agreement with TÜV SÜD Rail GmbH to provide testing, inspection and certification services for its railway rail products, marking a key step in its strategy to develop high-quality steel for modern rail systems.

The solid start to the year provides a foundation to achieve full-year growth target even as global uncertainties loom, including the Middle East tension.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has demanded ministries, sectors and localities have a good grasp of the situation, including factors with adverse impacts on Việt Nam, especially the complicated developments in the Middle East conflict and other regions worldwide, to make timely, flexible, and effective policy response in efforts to secure double-digit growth.

The ​​257ha project is invested by FECON Hòa Yên Investment Joint Stock Company at a cost of more than VNĐ3.7 trillion (US$140 million).

State-owned giants Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN), Vietnam Gas Corporation (PV GAS) and Vietnam Oil and Gas Power Corporation (PV Power) on Friday signed crucial agreements on the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for large-scale gas-fired power projects.

In addition of selling good products, Vietnamese exporters are implementing a value transformation strategy smartly and effectively to win export markets.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính reaffirmed the double-digit growth target, citing resilient first-quarter performance despite mounting global risks and domestic challenges.

In Việt Nam, organic production has attracted significant attention to deliver safer, higher-quality food and increase the value of farm produce. However, the scale of organic production in Việt Nam remains modest.

This is a large-scale centre requiring maximum resources, including those from the State and private sectors, central and local budgets, domestic and foreign investment sources through direct and indirect channels, PM Chính said.

Technical indicators continued to show signs of recovery, but analysts flagged that the index's failure to hold the 1,700–1,720 resistance zone could raise the risk of short-term supply pressure.

Ngô Sỹ Hoài, Secretary General of the Vietnam Timber and Forest Products Association, highlighted the sector’s strengths, noting that Vietnamese wood products are now exported to 118 markets worldwide. Việt Nam is currently the world’s second-largest exporter of wood products and the leading exporter of outdoor furniture.

Việt Nam is highly regarded for maintaining economic momentum, recording GDP growth of 8.02 per centin 2025, alongside robust foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows with cumulative registered capital exceeding US$322 billion.

The global Halal market, serving Muslim consumers, is experiencing robust growth in several sectors, from food and pharmaceuticals to financial services and logistics, creating significant export opportunities for Việt Nam. However, turning this potential into tangible value requires Vietnamese businesses to proactively meet standards and adopt appropriate market strategies.

Amid recent fluctuations in fuel prices, which have increased pressure on daily living expenses, AEON Vietnam is implementing the “Stable Price – Supporting Household Budget” campaign throughout April 2026.