Việt Nam News

According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the policy aims to reduce mineral gasoline consumption by 10 per cent to protect the environment, while cutting dependence on imported fuel and save about US$800 million per year.

The Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank – HOSE: HDB) has announced its business results for the first quarter of 2026, with pre-tax profit rising 14 per cent year-on-year to VNĐ6.1 trillion (US$230.9 million).

The city will fast-track eCDT implementation, study the feasibility of a fishing port in Cần Giờ, and propose granting accounts to border guard stations to strengthen oversight of vessel movements.

Việt Nam shines in light industry, apparel, electronics and processed agricultural products, while Mexico dominates in manufacturing, particularly automobiles, and boasts massive distribution networks across North America.

The National Conference on Fisheries Science and Technology and Fisheries Surveillance has set out recommendations to help achieve the fisheries sector's growth targets and orientations for a key science and technology programme for 2026–30 in support of sustainable fisheries development, the circular economy and digital transformation.

The selling pressure dominated later in the session, leaving the VN-Index in negative territory into the close, despite buying attempts that were not strong enough to reverse the intraday trend.

Only about 20-25 per cent of SMEs are currently able to obtain bank loans, underscoring a structural bottleneck in the financial system.

Vicostone said global conditions remained complex and unpredictable, citing escalating conflicts in the Middle East, volatile energy prices, disrupted supply chains and persistent inflationary pressure.

As the market approaches May, investor sentiment is also influenced by the seasonal 'Sell in May' effect. However, historical data suggests that the pattern is not consistent, with many May periods in past years still recording gains.

Vietnamese booths, organised by the Vietnamese Consulate General at Home InStyle and domestic firms at Fashion InStyle, have attracted significant attention from both local and international visitors.

Hà Nội has allowed residents who already own homes to buy or lease-to-purchase social housing apartments if their current residence is more than 20km from their workplace.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade will send a trade and investment promotion delegation to Japan in late June to help Vietnamese firms expand markets and deepen participation in global supply chains.

Đồng Nai Province is accelerating a major infrastructure push, positioning transport connectivity as the backbone of its growth strategy for the 2026–30 period.

HCM City food firms cut costs and hold prices amid weak demand and rising input costs, accelerating a shift to greener, more efficient production.

Residue issues are no longer just technical standards but have become barriers directly affecting brand reputation and the ability of farmers, cooperatives and enterprises to scale up operations.

Việt Nam faces urgent pressure to revamp its FDI strategy as AI reshapes global investment, shifting focus to technology, talent and innovation ecosystems over cheap labour

The province’s total lychee cultivation area is 29,800 hectares this year, with estimated output of about 95,068 tonnes.

The SSC has advised companies to proactively review their compliance with legal requirements and determine their applicable status.