Việt Nam News

Smart City Asia, Education Vietnam and LEDTEC Asia, Việt Nam’s leading international exhibition series on smart cities, smart education, IoT, robotics, smart lighting and advanced technologies, opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in HCM City on May 6.

The index was therefore about 10 points, less than 1 per cent, away from the all-time high of 1,902 based on closing prices.

Việt Nam’s revised national master plan aims to create new growth hubs, strengthen regional connectivity and accelerate technology-driven development as the country targets annual economic growth of at least 10 per cent in the coming years.

This was highlighted at the workshop titled "Green Building Materials – A Trend for Sustainable Development", held in Hà Nội on Tuesday.

The State Treasury deposited more than VNĐ650 trillion ($21.3 billion) at State-owned commercial banks by the end of the first quarter of 2026, according to banks’ financial statements.

The exhibition, which runs until Saturday at the Hanoi International Centre for Exhibition, showcases advanced products and technologies across a range of fields, including pharmaceuticals, drug manufacturing machinery and equipment, medical devices, hospital and clinic services, and dental equipment.

Vietjet's brand value has risen 117 per cent to $906 million in 2026, according to Brand Finance’s Airlines 50 2026 report.

The Ministry of Construction is seeking to develop a model to encourage the participation of the private sector participation in building a nationwide electric vehicle (EV) charging network, with a focus on mobilising private resources and expanding public-private partnerships.

Authorities nationwide have been ordered to intensify inspections, investigations and prosecutions targeting counterfeit goods, online piracy and trademark infringements.

As Cambodia has strictly tightened customs clearance procedures for imported goods from other countries since the beginning of May 2026, including Việt Nam, authorities said businesses need to proactively adapt the new regulation.

Canada has initiated a global safeguard investigation into certain imported wood products, the Trade Remedies Authority of Việt Nam said, urging preparations for appropriate response strategies.

Revenue from accommodation and food services amounted to VNĐ317.4 trillion, an increase of 13.4 per cent compared to the same period last year.

Vietnamese coffee exporters are stepping up efforts to penetrate Germany’s premium coffee segment through their participation in Kaffee Campus 2026, a major coffee event organised by the German Roasters Guild (Deutsche Röstergilde e.V.)

In an interview with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s reporter, Keiju Mitsuhashi, director for Energy Sector for Southeast Asia and the Pacific at ADB, underscored this strategic position, describing Việt Nam as a “truly important” part of the broader Pan-Asia Power Grid Initiative (PAGI).

Chairman of the Hà Nội People’s Committee Vũ Đại Thắng said the city must post growth of more than 10 per cent in the second quarter to meet its double-digit growth target for 2026, speaking at the committee’s regular meeting on May 5.

The lack of new project handovers and subdued market liquidity have significantly reduced revenue streams, while operating and financial costs remain elevated.

Resolution No 19/2026/NQ-CP, issued on April 29, targets the simplification of licensing and regulatory requirements across 10 sectors managed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Both sides agreed that Việt Nam – US energy collaboration holds ample potential and could become a crucial pillar of economic ties.