Việt Nam News

Advanced products and technologies in the processing and packaging industry are being showcased at the 19th International Exhibition on Processing & Packaging Technology (ProPak Vietnam 2026) that opened in HCM City on Tuesday.

The agricultural sector is entering a pivotal phase, with mounting pressure from climate change, ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) requirements and global supply chain shifts, but also new opportunities driven by digital transformation and emerging technologies.

Việt Nam recorded the highest real GDP growth among the Southeast Asia-6 economies in 2025, reaching 8 per cent, significantly higher than the pre-pandemic average of 7.1 per cent.

BSR has actively diversified its crude procurement strategy, reducing reliance on any single geographic source.

The cybersecurity industry is oriented to become a key economic and technical sector.

The European Commission (EC) has initiated a safeguard investigation into certain imported steel products, following requests from several EU member states amid a sharp rise in import volumes.

The Ministry of Finance has proposed extending tax cuts on gasoline, diesel and jet fuel until June 30, 2026, in a bid to stabilise domestic fuel prices and support economic growth amid global market volatility.

The central city has urged tech groups from Chemnitz in the German state of Saxony to boost investment and technology transfer between local businesses in semiconductors and AI, IoT, robotics, smart city solutions and green technology.

Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Chairman of its Commission for Policies and Strategies Nguyễn Thanh Nghị received Daniel J. Kritenbrink, former US Ambassador to Việt Nam and a partner at The Asia Group (TAG), in Hà Nội on Monday.

Senior Coordinator at Indonesia’s Institute for Defence and Strategic Studies (LESPERSSI) Beni Sukadis has detailed how Jakarta is responding to energy supply shocks amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and offered policy suggestions to Việt Nam.

Many companies have begun restructuring operations, tightening cost controls and preparing contingency plans to sustain production, retain markets and safeguard workers’ incomes.

Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Cần Thơ  Nguyễn Văn Khởi has affirmed the city's commitment to creating a transparent and favourable investment environment and providing support for Indian enterprises exploring and implementing projects in the locality.

Beyond short-term financial pressures, the industry is also facing structural changes as climate risks intensify and competition over premiums becomes more pronounced.

Many private banks are setting high profit growth of 15-35 per cent and dividend payouts of 20-25 per cent in 2026.

The VACC has urged the Government to introduce support measures, warning that volatility in fuel and material prices is directly affecting contractors, particularly those involved in transport infrastructure projects that consume large volumes of fuel and bulk materials.

The Agriculture and Environment Magazine held a workshop titled “Digital–Green Transformation: A driver for enterprise development in the new era” on Monday.

HSBC arranges $200 million syndicated loan for GELEX Infrastructure, boosting expansion plans and highlighting strong international lender confidence in Vietnamese firms amid volatile global markets

Market breadth favoured sellers, with 204 decliners against 118 advancers.