Việt Nam News

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.

Việt Nam is emerging as a strategic hub in Asian value chains as businesses restructure their regional supply chains amidst geopolitical tensions and shifting consumption patterns, experts said at a business summit in HCM City on Thursday.

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.

On the domestic market, relatively favourable weather supported production, but rising fuel prices pushed input costs upward.

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.

The products under investigation included pneumatic tyres for passenger cars, buses and trucks.

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.

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.

The move comes as Chinese tourist arrivals to Việt Nam continue to grow, underscoring rising demand for seamless, secure and convenient payment solutions.

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.

Rising fuel costs and reduced flight frequencies are tightening supply, while passengers are being urged pto book early for the peak holiday travel period.