Việt Nam News

Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly (NA) Nguyễn Thị Hồng on April 15 received a delegation from the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC), reaffirming Việt Nam’s strong appreciation of the US business community as a reliable partner in advancing the country’s economic priorities.

Developing outlet centres and duty-free stores is not just about expanding distribution channels, but about building a modern retail ecosystem that can spill over into logistics, tourism and services.

Việt Nam’s benchmark VN-Index climbs back above 1,800 points for the first time since early March, driven by property stocks, though weak breadth and foreign outflows signal lingering caution.

The company also proposed to retain its entire profit for 2025, with no dividend distribution to shareholders, as part of its capital management strategy.

The Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex) has reported modest revenue growth in the first quarter of 2026 but a sharp rise in profit compared with the same period last year.

A delegation from Japan’s Okayama City, led by Mayor Masao Omori, paid a working visit to the southern province of Tay Ninh on April 15, aiming to enhance exchanges and promote bilateral cooperation between the two localities.

HCM City could meet its full-year foreign direct investment target by mid-2026, as second-quarter inflows are projected to reach a record US$8.9 billion.

Egypt’s Kayan for International Trade will supply apatite ore to fertiliser plants in Việt Nam run by Vietnam National Chemical Group (Vinachem), leveraging its advantages in supply capacity, competitive pricing, and optimal logistics costs.

The Vietnam coffee pavilion was launched on April 15 within the framework of Coffee Expo Seoul 2026, held at the COEX Convention and Exhibition Centre in Seoul, the Republic of Korea (RoK), aiming to promote trade connectivity and expand cooperation with the East Asian nation and global partners.

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyễn Sinh Nhật Tân has held a working session with a delegation from the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC), led by its Interim President & CEO Brian McFeeters.

Việt Nam’s push to build an international financial centre (IFC) is placing financial technology (fintech) cooperation with Australia at the centre of its long-term strategy, as policymakers seek to modernise the banking system and attract global capital.

Against a backdrop of continually strengthening and expanding agricultural cooperation between Việt Nam and China, the protocol reaffirms a shift towards official, transparent export channels that comply with international standards.

SMEs are encountering various cybersecurity incidents, including customer data breaches, disruptions to critical contracts, cyberattacks, and online fraud, all of which cause long-term damage to their reputation and market trust.

The Ho Chi Minh City International Exhibition of Food and Beverage 2026 (HCM City FOODEX 2026) has opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre, providing networking opportunities for high-quality food businesses.

HCM City is mobilising resources to build an international financial centre to connect global capital flows, with Slovakia seen as a potential strategic partner.

Việt Nam promotes investment, digital transformation and supply chain links at Munich business roundtable.

The Dung Quất Biofuel Plant is accelerating production and is expected to reach full capacity by mid-April, supplying ethanol for nationwide E10RON95 biofuel blending.