Việt Nam News

Investment flows from the UK into Việt Nam are entering a new phase - defined not merely by steady commitments, but by structural expansion and capital deepening.  Over the past decade, UK investors have strengthened their footprint across Việt Nam’s financial services, logistics, manufacturing, and technology sectors. What distinguishes the current phase, however, is not only the number of newly licensed projects, but the scale of reinvestment and capital adjustments by existing firms - a sign of growing operational confidence. 

For Việt Nam, the global Halal market presents numerous opportunities, particularly in strong sectors such as agriculture, food, and tourism.

VGTA proposed allowing jewellery producers to borrow gold from individuals at negotiated interest rates under civil law, arguing that such a mechanism would help unlock significant gold reserves held by the public and stabilise input supply.

For the first time, Việt Nam, with its own national pavilion, will participate in GREEN×EXPO 2027, an international event focused on the green economy and sustainable development, in Yokohama, Japan.

Italy and Việt Nam share a dynamic and steadily growing economic relationship, with Italian brands, including those in the footwear industry, choosing Việt Nam as a trusted production base, as affirmed by Italy's Consul General in HCM City, Alessandra Tognonato.

The pace of opening new mini supermarkets and convenience stores has accelerated rapidly in recent times.

An Giang Province, which has hundreds of products rated three stars or higher, is stepping up efforts to bring its OCOP (One Commune, One Product) goods into the digital economy to enable them to reach wider markets beyond traditional distribution channels.

All of the proposals presented at the meeting were approved by shareholders, including the 2026 business plan and the appointment of a new board of directors for the 2026-2031 term.

Businesses start with projects that deliver quick results within six to 12 months, like quality control systems, demand forecasting, or customer service chatbots. In the long run, F&B companies are advised to move toward with AI-driven operating models to keep up with fast-changing market demands.

Under the agreement, effective April 26, Viettel Post will act as FedEx’s National Network Provider (NNP) in Việt Nam, supporting nationwide pickup and delivery operations as part of an upgraded operating model aimed at improving efficiency, flexibility and service quality.

The review concerns conclusions issued in earlier investigations, notably case NQ-2020-004 (with findings made on June 4, 2021), covering the products originating in or exported from several countries, including Việt Nam, Algeria, Egypt, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, and Singapore (review code RR-2026-002).

The session's standout catalyst was Vingroup (VIC), which rose to the ceiling price on the day the group held its shareholders' meeting.

Vietnam Airlines will add a fourth weekly Hà Nội–Moscow flight from July 1, as demand between Việt Nam and Russia rebounds strongly.

More than 40,000 products are on show at the Global Sourcing Fair Việt Nam 2026, which opened in HCM City on Wednesday (April 22).

Volatility in fuel prices is placing growing pressure on consumer goods, particularly food and agricultural products, as rising transport and production costs ripple through supply chains.

Phú Nhuận Jewelry Joint Stock Company (PNJ) has set ambitious targets for 2026, aiming for revenue of more than VNĐ48.6 trillion (US$1.8 billion) and post-tax profit of VNĐ3.4 trillion ($129.1 million). 

Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng on Wednesday told the industrial and trade sector to take the lead in addressing existing problems and promote production and business activities, as the sector plays a key role in helping the country meet its double-digit growth target.

Việt Nam’s fruit and vegetable exports posted robust growth in the early months of this year, driven by improved compliance with standard requirements to capitalise on strong global demand.