Việt Nam News

Soaring global oil prices have fed into domestic price pressures, particularly for fuel, transportation and essential goods, raising concerns over imported inflation.

Việt Nam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) have agreed to open their markets to processed chicken products, marking a significant step forward in bilateral agricultural cooperation.

Amid the growing influence of green consumption trends and halal standards on global trade, Malaysia is emerging as a key strategic partner and gateway for Vietnamese goods to access the global Muslim market, a seminar heard in HCM City on April 23.

Ground broken on Quảng Ninh 1 wind farm, one of northern Việt Nam’s first large-scale projects, set to supply nearly 600 million kWh of clean power annually from 2028.

Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank) on Wednesday held its 2026 AGM, targeting over VNĐ41.3 trillion (about US$1.65 billion) in pre-tax profit and the system’s highest charter capital.

Shareholders approved SHB’s 2026 business plan under two scenarios based on actual credit growth limits.

The first shipment of fresh pomelos was cleared on April 22 for import into Australia, marking a milestone in the country’s efforts to access high-standard overseas markets.

Organisers said this year’s rankings come at a time of strong economic filtering, when businesses are being forced to restructure, enhance governance and reposition their strategies to adapt to a changing environment.

This collaboration lays a critical foundation for the development of a safely and transparently operated digital asset market, helping build long-term trust among investors.

Forbes data showed his fortune rising by $3.8 billion, or 9.96 per cent, reflecting strong gains in the group’s listed companies.

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.