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Businesses accelerate green transition to boost competitiveness

Gov’t will not manage kerosene prices from April 29

Việt Nam will stop regulating kerosene prices from April 29, allowing businesses to set retail prices based on market conditions under a new decree issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade on Tuesday.

Vietnamese consumers spend about VNĐ63 billion per day on Shopee, TikTok Shop and Lazada

Sales volume rose nearly 20 per cent to 1.138 million products.

Thái Nguyên breaks ground on VNĐ1.3 trillion Hà Châu industrial clusters

Twin industrial clusters in Thái Nguyên break ground, promising thousands of jobs, modern infrastructure, tax incentives and a boost to northern Việt Nam’s industrial growth.

Intel and FPT partner to accelerate AI-Driven autonomous factories

Intel and FPT have announced a strategic collaboration to deliver end-to-end AI-driven factory optimization solutions, aimed at improving production efficiency and accelerating the transition toward autonomous manufacturing.

Tech-driven shift expands OCOP market access

From enhancing transparency in production processes to boosting sales on digital platforms, technology is not only reshaping traditional business models but also promoting a shift in the rural economy toward sustainable value-chain linkages.

Efforts intensify to maintain key agricultural export markets

Domestic agricultural enterprises are exerting efforts to maintain their standing in key export markets to avoid dependence on certain markets, especially the US.

Firms retain earnings as dividend debate intensifies at AGMs

Many firms are choosing to save resources for future needs, particularly as borrowing costs have risen and external funding becomes more expensive.

Construction begins on Phan Thiết Airport’s civil aviation component

The project is designed to meet 4E airport standards, with a capacity of 2 million passengers per year by 2030 and total investment of nearly VNĐ3.9 trillion (US$148 million).

Household businesses need more enabling policies

The survey, conducted between February and April 2026 with more than 1,000 household businesses across 34 provinces and cities, paints a far from optimistic picture.

Real estate firm closures double in Q1 despite surge in new entrants

Real estate firm closures doubled in Q1 as financial pressures persisted, even as new entrants surged.

Government plans to borrow $37 bilion in 2026

The Ministry of Finance announced the publication of the public borrowing and debt repayment plan for this year on Wednesday.

Swimmers end beach games with silver

Vietnamese swimmers finished their sixth Asian Beach Games with a silver medal in the mixed relay 4x1,500m Open Water Swimming event in Sanya, China on April 27.

Central bank proposes overhaul of forex rules for foreign investment flows

The draft circular is intended to replace Circular 06/2019/TT-NHNN, introducing a more flexible and synchronised approach to managing capital flows associated with foreign investment activities.

Lending rates fall slowly, firms still hungry for cheaper credit

A broad easing trend in deposit rates is spreading across the banking system, yet lending rates continue to adjust only gradually, with limited real impact on businesses.

Việt Nam–Singapore trade witnesses strong growth amid global volatility

Việt Nam–Singapore trade surged 38.3 per cent in Q1 2026, driven by strong gains in electronics, fuel and machinery, highlighting deepening integration into global supply chains.

Đồng Nai’s future drivers take shape amid city status plan

The Party Central Committee has agreed in principle to establish Đồng Nai Province as a centrally governed city, a move that reflects a long-term vision grounded in historical continuity and forward looking development strategy.

Caution builds ahead of short trading week

The end-of-April period is described as special because Việt Nam's stock market will open only two sessions, April 28 and April 29, due to the extended holiday for April 30 and May 1.

HCM City fines gold shops, seizes untraceable jewellery in market crackdown

HCM City authorities have fined multiple gold shops and confiscated large quantities of untraceable jewellery in a market inspection, officials said on Monday, as regulators step up oversight amid volatile global prices.

HCM City targets at least 10.3 per cent growth in H1

As the city has set a GRDP growth target of over 10 per cent for 2026, growth in the first half must reach at least 10.3 per cent, with the second quarter alone tartgeted at 11.59–12.49 per cent (average 12.04 per cent).