VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City has launched a state-backed venture capital fund aimed at accelerating startups in core technologies, marking a new model to mobilise both public and private capital for innovation.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City has proposed a VND3.15 trillion (about US$110 million) international cruise port in Vung Tau, as part of a broader list of investment projects for 2026–2030 aimed at boosting marine tourism and regional connectivity.

Vietnam has officially met all requirements to be reclassified from a frontier market to a secondary emerging market, with the upgrade set to take effect starting with the FTSE Russell semi-annual review in September, marking a significant milestone in the country's capital market development.

Vietjet and SPDB Financial Leasing (SPDBFL), a subsidiary of Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, have exchanged an agreement for the finance lease of 10 COMAC C909 aircraft, expanding financial and aviation cooperation between Vietnam and China.

The Quang Ninh Department of Construction and the US-based Northeast Maritime Institute have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on strategic cooperation for the Con Ong – Hon Net port area and the Quang Ninh Maritime Initiative, a move aimed at driving sustainable marine economic growth.

Chairman of the Phu Tho provincial People’s Committee Tran Duy Dong met with representatives of 39 leading and major enterprises from Shanghai on April 16, as part of the provincial investment promotion conference held in China’s financial capital and the Asia-Pacific’s premier economic hub.

Vietnam and China are stepping up efforts to steer bilateral trade towards a more balanced and sustainable trajectory, with Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung calling for a restructuring of production, trade, and supply chains alongside stronger investment cooperation.

VOV.VN - Vietnam National Brand value has grown rapidly in recent years but is not yet strong, as the country still mainly participates in low-value segments of the global supply chain, focusing on processing, while capacity in design and building own brands remains limited.

A range of taxes on petrol, oil, and aviation fuel have been reduced to 0% under Resolution No. 19/2026/QH16 of the National Assembly, effective from 00:00 on April 16 through June 30, 2026.

VOV.VN - Hanoi convened a conference on April 16 to engage small and medium-sized enterprises, aiming to implement Politburo Resolution 68 on private sector development while directly addressing bottlenecks and boosting sustainable business growth.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has initiated the process to negotiate its entry into the expanded Information Technology Agreement (ITA2), with the Chair of the Committee of Participants informing members of the decision at an informal meeting on April 15.

VOV.VN - Standard Chartered Vietnam has successfully structured and executed a cross-border environmental commodities transaction with Sustainability Investment Promotion and Development Joint Stock Company (SIPCO), a private company in Vietnam specialising in developing sustainable projects.

The 5th Ho Chi Minh City International Exhibition of Food and Beverages (HCMC FOODEX 2026) opened in the southern metropolis on April 15, featuring nearly 500 booths of 350 enterprises from 20 provinces and cities, as well as many countries and territories such as Japan, China, Singapore, and India.

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.

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

Ho Chi Minh City has reaffirmed its readiness to accompany Slovak enterprises over the long term, offering a favourable investment environment and seeking deeper cooperation in high-tech and industrial sectors.

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

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy co-chaired the 10th meeting of the Italy-Vietnam Joint Economic Commission in Rome on April 13–14, as part of the official visit to Italy by National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

A recent Sofia seminar on Vietnam – Bulgaria economic and industrial ties, with a focus on innovation, digital transformation and green transition, attracted broad participation from government bodies, business groups, enterprises and the Vietnamese community in the European nation.

A Switzerland – Vietnam dialogue on artificial intelligence (AI) and financial technology (fintech) built on trusted digital infrastructure has been held in Zurich, bringing together representatives from governments, financial institutions, technology firms and innovation ecosystems of both countries.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is participating in Coffee Expo Seoul 2026, underscoring its strategic shift toward quality-driven, sustainable development in the coffee industry, while reaffirming the industry’s growing capacity to adapt to global market demands.

VOV.VN - A launch ceremony for the “Vietnam International Agricultural Machinery Exhibition 2026” (CIAME Asia Vietnam 2026) was held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 15.

VOV.VN - A trade and investment promotion seminar focusing on the Japanese market was held in Hanoi on April 15 by the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, bringing together representatives from government agencies, trade organisations and businesses from both countries.

VOV.VN - Vietnam continues to play a strategic role for European businesses even as global tensions weigh on confidence, according to the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham)’s Business Confidence Index (BCI) for the first quarter of 2026, which points to a pragmatic recalibration among investors.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MoAE) and China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC) have signed a protocol on phytosanitary requirements for the export of pomelo and lemon from Vietnam.

Amid geopolitical uncertainty, global capital is still seeking higher-growth markets, with Vietnam standing out as an attractive destination, according to the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City has begun piloting postal deliveries using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), connecting Can Gio commune and Vung Tau ward, in a move seen as a breakthrough in its strategy to develop smart logistics.

The Fintech Hub, one of four strategic pillars of the Vietnam International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC), was launched on April 14 at a high-level investment forum co-organised with Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank).

Mounting geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are increasingly feeding into Vietnam’s day-to-day socio-economic landscape, posing a pressing challenge for policymakers striving to sustain growth amid soaring fuel costs, according to a Malaysian researcher.

VOV.VN - A ceremony to exchange memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on cooperation between Vietnamese and Chinese enterprises was held on April 14 at the Vietnamese Embassy in Beijing, as part of the state visit to China by Party General Secretary and President To Lam and his spouse.