Việt Nam News

WinCommerce boosted revenue by nearly 29 per cent in the first four months of 2026 as it accelerated expansion into rural markets.

Dr Chang Dae-Whan, Chairman of Maekyung Media Group, talks to Việt Nam News and Law about the return of the Maekyung Vietnam Forum, the growing strategic partnership between Korea and Việt Nam and why AI, semiconductors and digital transformation will shape the next chapter of bilateral cooperation.

The Government has set a target of achieving double-digit economic growth during the 2026-2030 period, increasing pressure on state-owned enterprises to expand production and business activities beyond the limits of existing resources.

The ASEAN-Korea Centre and the Korea Importers Association (KOIMA) announced on May 18 that they will jointly organise a trade promotion delegation to Việt Nam and Malaysia in a bid to expand economic cooperation between the Republic of Korea (RoK) and member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Energy shares led gains on Monday as the VN-Index rebounded and the HNX-Index extended its winning streak to six sessions.

India is set to ease export requirements by removing special import conditions and extra phytosanitary declarations for fresh Vietnamese durian, allowing the product to enter the market more smoothly. 

The 800MW floating solar power project on the Sơn La hydropower reservoir is expected to supply around 1.25 billion kWh of clean electricity annually to the national grid.

The Vietnamese Embassy in China and the International Cooperation Centre under China’s National Development and Reform Commission on May 18 held a green industry cooperation programme in Beijing to boost policy exchanges and practical cooperation amid climate and environmental challenges.

The government is drafting comprehensive amendments to the Law on Support for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises to create a more coherent, long-term and effective legal framework for the business sector.

Nghệ An Province on May 18 launched technical infrastructure works and broke ground for the Quỳnh Lập LNG thermal power plant, one of the largest energy projects in north-central Việt Nam.

At the local level, 13 provinces and cities have completed the establishment of funds and are seeking approval from provincial people’s councils for additional capital allocations, the report said.

The draft decree no longer emphasises operational time or profitability requirements, but instead focuses on legality of project contracts, loan limits, payment guarantee mechanisms and credit ratings.

Although Việt Nam has become an attractive destination for global foreign direct investment (FDI), most Vietnamese businesses have remained outside global supply chains or only take part in the lowest value-added stages.

In contrast to the strong acceleration seen among thermal and gas-fired power companies, hydropower and renewable energy firms experienced more mixed performance due to weather conditions and power mobilisation challenges

Bắc Ninh currently has 29,800ha under lychee cultivation, with output estimated at more than 95,000 tonnes, or about 59.5 per cent of the annual target.

The recent campaign launched by the Government to crack down on infringements of intellectual property (IP) may gather evidence that could lift Việt Nam out of the ‘Priority Foreign Country’ category in the United States’ Special 301 Report, but it also creates pressure for businesses to increase IP compliance.

Diversifying crude oil supply sources is considered crucial for Nghi Sơn Refinery and Petrochemical LLC (NSRP) in ensuring stable feedstock supplies and safeguarding domestic fuel supply, particularly as traditional crude imports from Kuwait have been affected by tensions in the Middle East.

Phú Quý’s tourism industry is still in its early stages compared to other destinations, but has seen rapid growth and strong potential thanks to its natural landscapes, marine ecosystems and cultural heritage.