Việt Nam News

Minister of Industry and Trade Lê Mạnh Hùng urged China to expand imports of Vietnamese goods, broaden the list of products eligible for tariff preferences, and further open its market.

At the meeting, representatives of USABC, the US Embassy in Việt Nam and participating businesses commended Việt Nam’s socio-economic achievements and improving investment climate, as well as its strategic development orientation toward rapid and sustainable growth driven by science, technology, innovation and digital transformation.

China is currently Việt Nam’s second-largest export market and largest import market.

VCCI has urged USTR to base its investigations on objective, up-to-date information reflecting Việt Nam’s production realities.

With a dynamic innovation ecosystem and the presence of the Agricultural High-Tech Park, HCM City has strong potential to develop advanced urban farming models, experts have said.

The rally was driven largely by real estate stocks, with particular emphasis on Vin stocks.

The essence of a national brand lies not in current perceptions, but in the standards a country consistently upholds over time, experts said.

Masan High-Tech Materials Corporation (UpCOM: MSR) successfully held its 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) on April 16, under the theme “The Hidden Critical Mineral for the AI World.”

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has urged faster action to remove bottlenecks in implementing the revised PDP8 and accelerate power and grid projects to support double-digit growth.

ACV is weighing cuts to aviation service fees as jet fuel prices rise again amid Middle East tensions.

The province has planned 57 industrial zones, with 30 covering more than 5,800ha and offering ready-built infrastructure and cleared land, authorities said.

HCM City businesses posted solid first-quarter results but face rising costs, tight credit and slowing demand, prompting HUBA to call for lower lending rates, stable logistics costs and transport support.

Only a few foreign banks in Việt Nam maintained profit growth last year, while the majority of them recorded a decline due to falling core income and rising costs.

The meeting on April 15 came after FTSE Russell’s review in March signalled progress in upgrading Việt Nam to secondary emerging market status.

A Japanese expert urged Vietnamese firms to focus on long-term capacity building, raising product quality and strengthening business credibility.

Việt Nam’s medical tourism market, valued at about US$700 million in 2024, is projected to reach nearly $4 billion by 2033, growing around 18 per cent annually, highlighting its strong potential.

Under the early stabilisation scenario, we are projecting about 7.2 per cent growth for Việt Nam for 2026 and about 7 per cent for 2027, said the country director at ADB Vietnam.

The agreements are designed to enhance operational efficiency across both passenger and cargo segments, while expanding its presence and reinforcing its position in China.