HCM City launches 2026 high-tech agriculture start-up competition

The management board of the Agricultural High-Tech Park of HCM City (AHTP) on April 3 officially launched the “Start-up Innovation Competition in High-Tech Agriculture 2026,” shortly known as Agritech Innovation 2026, an annual initiative aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the agricultural sector.

Corporate bond market faces mounting pressures

Regulators are pushing for comprehensive reforms aimed at strengthening the market's foundations. These include improving disclosure standards, enhancing supervision and promoting the development of credit rating services and institutional investors.

Vitality of Vietnamese Goods programme kicks off

The programme showcases a wide range of food products with clear origins and traceable production processes, including Khánh Hòa bird’s nest, Trường Giang macadamia nuts from Lai Châu, Sadu herbal tea. These products not only meet essential consumption needs but also align with growing consumer demand for safe, transparent, and nutritious food.

Hà Nội’s GRDP up 7.87% in Q1

Industrial production maintained positive momentum from the start of the year, with enterprises resuming operations quickly after the Lunar New Year (Tết) holiday to fulfil domestic and export orders.

State budget revenue up 10.2% in Q1

Global geopolitical tensions have also had a notable impact. The conflict in the Middle East since late February has disrupted global energy supply, driving up fuel prices, increasing production costs, and affecting business performance.

Domestic carbon exchange to be launched in May

The exchange will facilitate trading of both greenhouse gas emission allowances and carbon credits, creating a centralised marketplace designed to support price discovery and enhance transparency.

Hà Nội adds more electric buses to combat air pollution

According to the Hà Nội Department of Construction, the rollout follows Plan No. 149/KH-UBND issued on May 28, 2025, by the municipal People’s Committee to develop a public transport system using electric and other green-energy buses.

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