Việt Nam News

With advantages in agricultural resources, manufacturing capacity and its strategic position within ASEAN, Việt Nam is seen as having significant potential to deepen participation in the global Halal supply chain.

Among the companies scheduled to close shareholder registers this week, 46 firms will pay dividends in cash, with payout ratios ranging from 1 to 50 per cent, while the remainder will issue stock dividends.

Việt Nam’s shrimp farming industry is facing mounting challenges from dangerous diseases and climate related environmental changes, prompting experts and businesses to call for a shift towards proactive disease prevention and sustainable farming practices.

Việt Nam spent approximately US$2.93 billion importing nearly 3.37 million tonnes of petroleum products in the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 77.8 per cent in value and over 44 per cent in volume compared to the same period last year.

By 2030, there could be 20-30 small reactor projects under construction or in advanced licensing stages globally, with a total market value of US$100-150 billion.

The Korea Rural Community Corporation under the Republic of Korea Government said on May 11 that it will collaborate with the Korean Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to implement a project supporting the development of the sesame value chain in Việt Nam.

Analysts said that profit-taking was not too unexpected after the group had climbed strongly for several weeks and carried a high weight in overall market capitalisation.

At the Investment Promotion Conference in Điện Biên Province on May 11, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Văn Thắng urged provincial authorities to continue accelerating substantive administrative reforms and improvements to the investment climate. 

Vietnamese steelmaker Hoa Sen Group has clarified that the alleged anti-dumping margin of 56.21 per cent cited in Australia’s investigation into galvanised steel imports from Việt Nam is only an initial allegation submitted by the complainant, not an official conclusion by Australian authorities.

Central Retail Vietnam is expanding its community livelihood programme as retailers strengthen sourcing from local cooperatives and small-scale farmers.

Two major projects – the Điện Biên Phủ Cultural Historical Tourism Cable Car Complex and the Northwest Urban Area, Resort Tourism and Sports Services Project – were officially launched during the the 2026 Điện Biên Investment Promotion Conference from May 10-11.

Ngọc praised Sri Lanka’s orientations in developing seaport infrastructure, digital infrastructure, digital economy and international service centres, describing them as valuable references for Việt Nam in developing strategic infrastructure, innovation centres, smart urban areas and digital economy ecosystems.

There are currently 44 projects under the supervision and direction of the Steering Committee for key projects, with a total investment capital of approximately VNĐ569 trillion (US$21.63 billion).

Cần Thơ is hoping to accelerate economic growth by speeding up public spending, removing institutional bottlenecks, and creating favourable conditions for private investment, city authorities said.

Việt Nam’s seafood exports are projected to increase by about US$1 billion in 2026 compared to 2025, driven by recovering global demand and businesses’ efforts to adapt to changing market conditions.

More than a year after the implementation of the Politburo’s Resolution 68-NQ/TW on private sector development, Việt Nam has introduced a range of new mechanisms and policies aimed at removing institutional bottlenecks, expanding investment space and unlocking resources for businesses.

This activity aims to promote the effective implementation of policies and laws on the development of the country's logistics services, focusing on digital transformation, green logistics, and sustainable development.

Việt Nam has huge potential to become a hub for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in Southeast Asia amid global race to cut carbon emissions, though experts urges stronger policy support for the country to fully tap the opportunity.