A biomass power plant using rice husk and woodchips as fuel was inaugurated on April 25 in Thuan An ward, Long My township, the Mekong Delta province of Hau Giang.

Vietnam's manufacturing and processing enterprises are expressing optimism about business prospects in the second quarter of this year, according to the latest survey conducted by the National Statistics Office (GSO) under the Ministry of Finance.

Chinese group Bestway International has launched a US$300 million investment project in Can Tho city, signaling a significant boost in large-scale foreign investment for the Mekong Delta region.

Leading Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast reported robust growth in both sales and revenue in its unaudited Q4 and 2024 financial statements, despite global market uncertainties.

The Vietnam E-Commerce Association (VECOM) has unveiled the Vietnam E-Commerce Business Index 2025 (EBI 2025) report, with Hanoi securing the top spot.

Vingroup chair Pham Nhat Vuong on April 24 said the group's electric vehicle subsidiary VinFast will shift its focus from the US and Europe to Asia this year.

Vietnam is fast becoming a major force in the global aviation landscape, with its commercial aviation sector projected to double in terms of passenger volumes within the next decade, reaching over 75 million travellers annually.

Vietnam wishes to enhance oil and gas cooperation with Algeria, especially in the supply of petroleum services, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan told Chairman of the Algeria - Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group Saleh Djeghloul during a working session in Hanoi on April 24.

VOV.VN - The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has hailed the outcome of the recent virtual meeting between USTR representative Jamieson Greer and Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien, acknowledging Vietnam’s goodwill toward addressing trade issues between the two countries.

The 2025 edition of FAST500, a list of Vietnam’s 500 fastest-growing enterprises, was officially announced in Hanoi on April 24 by Vietnam Report JSC in collaboration with VietNamNet newspaper.

The Global Sourcing Fair Vietnam 2025 opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 7 on April 24.

The Vietnam Pavilion at EXPO 2025 Osaka-Kansai opened its doors to visitors on April 24, launching a series of cultural and promotional activities highlighting Vietnam’s image and development vision.

VOV.VN - The Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Vietnam, Kobayashi Yosuke, has pledged to further enhance cooperation and promote dialogue and links between the partners of Vietnam and Japan.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam – China – ASEAN International Energy Forum & Exhibition 2025 (VCAE EXPO 2025) officially opened in Hanoi on April 24, featuring the theme “Vietnam – China – ASEAN energy cooperation towards low carbon emissions.”

VOV.VN - The retail prices of petrol were adjusted upward from 3 p.m. on April 24 by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance.

The Vietnam Fisheries Society and Kunihiro Inc., a leading Japanese oyster producer and processor, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on April 23, marking a significant step forward in the two countries' cooperation in the fisheries sector.

The Government on April 23 issued Resolution No. 106/NQ-CP that details the roadmap for implementing the North – South high-speed railway project, requesting all necessary conditions be completed to commence construction no later than December 31, 2026.

As one of the most open economies in the world, coupled with robust infrastructure development, an improved business climate, political stability, and competitive incentive policies, Vietnam continues to be an ideal destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises.

VOV.VN - The country now leads the world in rice export prices, surpassing Thailand and India amid strong demand and tighter supplies.

Organisations across Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, are facing a concerning rise in ransomware attacks, with businesses in the region experiencing an average of 400 attempted attacks per day in 2024, according to cybersecurity firm Kaspersky.

VOV.VN - Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien held a phone call with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on April 23 evening, marking the official start of bilateral economic and trade negotiations between Vietnam and the United States.

With the US imposing reciprocal tariffs on exports, many Vietnamese firms are pivoting to the burgeoning global Halal market to diversify their revenue streams and boost export growth.

VOV.VN - As many as 375 businesses from 30 countries and territories worldwide have registered to participate in the 32nd Vietnam International Medical and Pharmaceutical Exhibition (Vietnam Medi-Pharm Expo) 2025, due to run in Hanoi from May 8 to 11.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s export sector has posted impressive growth in the first months of 2025, with total export turnover reaching US$119.62 billion, reflecting a 10.53% year-on-year increase, according to data released by the Department of Vietnam Customs.

VOV.VN - The two-way import-export turnover between Vietnam and Singapore in the first quarter of the year reached more than SGD9.81 billion, up 27.32% year on year, according to the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore.

VOV.VN - FBC ASEAN 2025, a trade exhibition dedicated to the manufacturing industry, is scheduled to run from September 17 to 19 at the International Centre of Exhibition (ICE) in Hanoi.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh signed an official dispatch on April 22, outlining key tasks and solutions aimed at driving Vietnam’s economic growth throughout the year.

VOV.VN - Da Nang International Airport (DIA) recently received representatives from leading corporations from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Singapore, discussing investment cooperation opportunities, including the development of the Da Nang Free Trade Zone (FTZ).

Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has proposed a regional electricity price framework for offshore wind power projects, with the highest suggested rate in the northern region reaching VND3,975.1 per kWh, equivalent to approximately US$0.15.

VOV.VN - Investment in artificial intelligence (AI) companies in Vietnam has surged significantly in recent times, from US$10 million in 2023 to US$80 million in 2024, according to the Vietnam Innovation and Private Capital Summit 2025.