The Hateco International Container Terminal (HHIT) in Hai Phong received the ultra-large container vessel COSCO SHIPPING AQUARIUS on April 22, marking a new milestone as the biggest ship ever to dock at the port.

Twelve Estonian companies joined an Estonia-Vietnam business seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on April 23, part of the official visit of Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, as the two countries seek to deepen trade and investment ties.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is proactively diversifying energy supply sources and strengthening international cooperation to ensure stable fuel availability and safeguard national energy security amid growing global uncertainties.

VOV.VN - A forum on international investment opportunities for technology enterprises and innovative startups was held in Seoul on April 23, drawing strong participation from investment funds, businesses and industry associations from the Republic of Korea (RoK).

VOV.VN - A free trade agreement between Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is becoming increasingly urgent to unlock growing economic potential between the two sides, according to Nikolai Astrup, chair of the EFTA Parliamentary Committee.

VOV.VN - No unjustified price increases should be allowed amid cost fluctuations, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang stressed at a government meeting on April 23, calling for stricter market discipline to help contain inflationary pressures.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese firms are encouraged to adopt green production to meet Halal and ESG (environmental, social, and governance) standards to expand access to the Malaysian and global markets, experts said at a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on April 23.

The Hung Vuong (Hung Kings) Fair 2026 officially opened on April 22 at Hung Vuong Square in Viet Tri ward, Phu Tho province, drawing large numbers of delegates, businesses and local residents.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia, in coordination with the Vietnam – Cambodia Business Association (VCBA), held a business dialogue on April 22, aimed at updating participants about bilateral cooperation, sharing business experiences, and fostering investment and trade ties between the two neighbouring countries.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) have agreed to open their markets to processed chicken products following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on veterinary cooperation and animal quarantine.

VOV.VN - The first shipment of Vietnam’s fresh green-skin pomelo went on sale in Sydney, Australia, on April 23, following customs clearance by local authorities a day earlier.

The Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam under the Ministry of Industry and Trade has received notification from the Vietnam Trade Office in Canada regarding the initiation of an expiry review by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) of existing anti-dumping rulings on concrete reinforcing bar.

In the context of global supply chain shifts and the trend of de-risking, industrial and technological cooperation between Vietnam and Germany is becoming one of the top priorities in bilateral economic relations.

Vietjet has been ranked the lowest-emission airline on intra-Southeast Asian routes, according to the Flight Emissions Review 2025 released by global aviation data and analytics firm Cirium.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is set to boost services on the Hanoi – Moscow route from July 1, increasing weekly flights from three to four in response to surging travel demand between Vietnam and Russia.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Trade Office in India hosted an online seminar on April 22 aimed at strengthening connectivity and promoting cooperation and innovation in the textile and footwear industries between the two countries.

VOV.VN - Fruit and vegetable exports exceeded US$2 billion during the four-month period, up 22% year on year, continuing to be a bright spot in Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery exports, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

The Global Sourcing Fair Vietnam 2026 opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City on April 22, bringing together more than 500 suppliers across 700 booths.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam- Canada Business Association (VCBA) recently held the “Vietnamese Business Awards in Canada 2026,” marking the first time an award dedicated to honouring outstanding Vietnamese entrepreneurs and enterprises in Canada has been organised.

VOV.VN - Vietnam ranked 18th among the world’s 30 largest exporting economies in 2025, with export turnover estimated at US$473 billion, according to the latest data from the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

Vietnam’s small businesses saw a strong performance in 2025, with 84% reporting growth - a slight increase from the previous year, according to an Asia-Pacific small business survey released on April 21 in Ho Chi Minh City by CPA Australia, one of the world’s largest professional accounting organisations.

Vietnamese Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh and the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Kim Yun-duk held talks on April 21 in Hanoi, aiming to expand cooperation in transport infrastructure and urban development.

Vietnam’s real estate market is showing encouraging signs in 2026, as the Asia–Pacific region gradually recovers following a year marked by volatility and supply chain restructuring.

VOV.VN - The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) opens tariff preferences but also sets high requirements on origin and standards, requiring Vietnamese textile and garment enterprises to adjust in order to expand their market share in Hungary.

VOV.VN - The global Halal economy is currently valued at around US$5 trillion and is projected to double by 2028, offering significant growth potential for Vietnamese agricultural and food exporters.

Achieving double-digit growth is highly challenging but essential for meeting Vietnam’s long-term development goals, stated Finance Minister Ngo Van Tuan on April 21 at the ongoing first session of the 16th National Assembly (NA).

Vietravel Airlines has taken delivery of an Airbus A321, registered VN-A138, as part of its ongoing effort to strengthen operational capacity and prepare for a new phase of development.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) have agreed to expand cooperation for the 2025–2030 period, with a focus on green transformation and enhancement of global competitiveness.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City Investment and Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC) in coordination with the Vietnam Trade Office in Brazil, held a seminar on Brazil’s export potential on April 21 to help local businesses gain market insights, connect with partners, and expand into this potential market.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s International Mining, Minerals Recovery & Construction Exhibition (Mining & Construction Vietnam 2026) opened at the Vietnam Exposition Centre on April 21, offering businesses opportunities to access new technologies and expand cooperation.