A seminar on strengthening Vietnam – Republic of Korea (RoK) economic cooperation in the new context was held in Seoul on May 12, bringing together policymakers, technology businesses and corporations from both countries to discuss new opportunities for strategic collaboration.

The Tax Department officially launched the White Book on Vietnam Taxation 2026 on May 12, marking the first publication of its kind to provide a comprehensive overview of the country’s tax system, budget revenue management results for the 2021–2025 period, and development orientations for the sector in the years ahead.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Innovation Sentiment Index (ISI) reached 76 out of 100 points in the first quarter of 2026, showing rising confidence in innovation among leading businesses in Vietnam, according to a report released by Viet Research on May 12.

VOV.VN - LuLu Group International, a leading Middle Eastern retail conglomerate, has imported a second shipment of agricultural products from Vietnamese suppliers, demonstrating strong confidence among Middle Eastern importers in Vietnam’s production capacity, quality standards and ability to meet orders.

VOV.VN - Korea Western Power (West Power), a state-run power company under Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), on May 11 launched “Vietnam Wings,” an alliance aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises of the Republic of Korea (RoK) expand into the Vietnamese market.

Vietnam's energy imports have increased sharply in the first three months of 2026, reflecting a rapid recovery in domestic consumption demand along with pressure to secure supply in the face of geopolitical instability and global energy price fluctuations.

As Vietnam seeks to unlock new growth drivers, domestic enterprises are increasingly looking beyond national borders to expand their presence in international markets.

VOV.VN - The Republic of Korea’s Samil Pharmaceutical is expanding its operations in Vietnam to reduce production costs and seek new growth opportunities.

VOV.VN - Vietnam recorded a trade surplus of US$1.88 billion with the United Kingdom in the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong growth in electronics exports, according to Vietnam Customs.

Vietnam and Cambodia are seeking to strengthen supply chain connectivity and promote sustainable border trade at a trade promotion conference to be held in Vietnam's Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap on May 15, as the two neighbours work toward boosting bilateral trade to US$20 billion by 2030.

The HalalViet Promotion and Experience Centre will make its debut in Hanoi on May 15, serving as a platform for product promotion, business networking and Halal cultural experiences, while also supporting enterprises and cooperatives through consultancy on standards, certification and competitiveness improvement.

Vietnam and Canada have agreed to further strengthen economic and trade ties as well as supply chain connectivity amid growing uncertainties in global commerce.​

VOV.VN - Hanoi plans to develop 6-8 key night-time economy zones and 15-20 late-night streets and public spaces operating after midnight by 2035 under a newly approved project on developing the capital’s night-time economy for the 2026-2030 period with a vision to 2045.

VOV.VN - Foreign direct investment (FDI) continued to perform strongly in Vietnam during January-April 2026, with realized FDI estimated at US$7.4 billion, up 9.8% from the same period last year.

VOV.VN - Indian experts gave media interviews on prospects for cooperation between Vietnam and India in technology, innovation and startups on the sidelines of the Vietnam-India Innovation Forum, held during the recent State visit by Party General Secretary and President To Lam to India.

Vingroup on May 11 broke ground on a 228ha urban, resort and sports complex in Dien Bien province, marking the largest urban development project ever launched in the northwestern locality.

VOV.VN - While the United Kingdom offers strong export potential for Vietnamese products, companies are being urged to improve quality standards, sustainability practices and supply chain transparency to stay competitive.

VOV.VN - Australia has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into galvanised steel imports from Vietnam and the Republic of Korea, with Vietnamese producers Hoa Sen Group and Nam Kim Steel facing alleged dumping margins of up to 56.21%, according to the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The Korea Rural Community Corporation (KRC), in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA), has launched a project to support the development of Vietnam’s sesame value chain.

VOV.VN - More than 83% of Vietnam’s pharmaceutical ingredients imported in the first quarter of 2026 came from China and India, highlighting the country’s continued dependence on foreign supply sources for the pharmaceutical industry.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese customs authorities have seized tens of thousands of products suspected of infringing intellectual property rights during a nationwide anti-smuggling and counterfeit goods crackdown launched under the Government’s Official Dispatch No. 38.

VOV.VN - Amid global trade volatility and tensions in the Middle East, Vietnam continues to attract long-term investor interest thanks to strong FDI inflows, competitive labour costs, improving infrastructure connectivity and an established manufacturing ecosystem, HSBC economists have said.

Deposit interest rates have continued to cool, with 42 banks cutting rates by 0.1-0.5 percentage points since the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Governor met commercial banks in early April 2026.

The People’s Committee of Dien Bien, in coordination with Sun Group, held the groundbreaking ceremony for the Dien Bien Phu cultural-historical tourism and cable car complex project in Muong Phang commune on May 10.

VOV.VN - A workshop on trends and solutions to support businesses joining global production and supply chains is set to take place in Hanoi on May 26, 2026 in both in-person and online formats.

A Vietnamese delegation led by Politburo member Nguyen Duy Ngoc, who is Standing Deputy Head of the Central Steering Committee for Science-Technology Development, Innovation and Digital Transformation, recently held a working session with the management board of Colombo Port City to explore the smart port city model.

VOV.VN - A five-star OCOP (One Commune One Product) coconut cracker product made by a Da Nang-based company has officially entered the entire Costco Australia system for the first time, marking the debut of a Da Nang OCOP product in the country’s large-scale retail distribution network after nearly a year of rigorous assessments.

Vietnam’s seafood exports are projected to increase by about US$1 billion in 2026 compared to 2025, driven by recovering global demand and businesses’ efforts to adapt to changing market conditions.

The Government has officially designated May 6 each year as Vietnam Logistics Day, with Vietnam Logistics Week to be held during the first week of May, under a decision signed by the Minister of Industry and Trade (MoITD) recently.

VOV.VN - The focus on international integration, workforce development and expanding Vietnamese brands abroad was discussed at a meeting between Vietnamese officials and businesses in Singapore held recently by the Vietnamese Embassy and the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore.