The transformation of “Cashless Day” initiative into “Digital Finance Day 2026” not only promotes smart payment solutions and expands access to financial services for people and businesses, but also contributes to the growth of modern consumption and digital commerce in Ho Chi Minh City.​

VOV.VN - Vietnam's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 52.8 in May, up from 50.5 in April and reaching its highest since February.

Vietnam is speeding up the development of a 2020 forest boundary map to help exporters comply with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and reduce risks for key export sectors such as coffee, rubber and timber when accessing the EU market.

Vietnam is rapidly emerging as one of the world’s leading mobile game production hubs, but analysts say the gaming industry still lacks the professional ecosystem to build global competitiveness.

Nearly 200 new Vietnamese-made defence products are expected to be unveiled at the Vietnam International Defence Expo 2026, highlighting the country's growing defence industry capabilities.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam International Import Export Fair (VIIEF) 2026 opened in Ho Chi Minh City on May 29, gathering more than 300 booths, helping to expand opportunities for business connections and supply chain cooperation between Vietnam and China.

A new initiative aimed at turning coastal ecosystems into climate finance assets has been launched in Vietnam, marking a push to place blue carbon at the centre of sustainable growth and climate resilience efforts.

Ambassador Mai Phan Dung, head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission in Geneva, delivered remarks on May 27 in his capacity as discussant at Japan’s 16th Trade Policy Review (TPR) session held at the headquarters of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

Chairwoman of Vietnam’s State Securities Commission (SSC) Vu Thi Chan Phuong held a working session with Chairman of Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Wisit Wisitsora-at in Bangkok on May 28.

More than 7,700 farmers across Vietnam have received training in climate risk financial management under the “Innovative Climate Risk Financing for the Agricultural Sector in Vietnam” project (AgriCRF-VN), heard a project review conference held in Can Tho city on May 28.

VOV.VN - SP-SSA International Terminal (SSIT), a strategic deep-sea port, has officially welcomed ZIM's new ZXB service, marking a further step in the port's efforts to expand its international maritime connections in the Cai Mep-Thi Vai area in Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - Ukraine has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of coated flat-rolled carbon steel products from Türkiye, Vietnam, the Republic of Korea (RoK) and India, Vietnam's Trade Remedies Authority (TRAV) said on May 28.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has officially been named the Partner Country of Startup Village 2026, one of the largest technology and innovation forums in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), held at the Skolkovo Innovation Centre in Moscow.

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), in coordination with the Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management (FSPPM), on May 28 officially released the Mekong Delta Economic Report 2025, outlining strategic solutions to unlock the region’s long-term growth potential.

On the occasion of the state visit to Thailand by Vietnamese top leader To Lam, Sun Group and Central Pattana, Thailand’s No.1 retail-led mixed-use developer, officially signed an MoU on strategic partnership, laying the foundation for a new generation of world-class retail and mixed-use complexes across Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is looking beyond large-scale investment capital to attract technology, know-how, talent, advanced governance models and high value-added technology chains, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang said at the Vietnam Innovation and Private Capital Summit (VIPC Summit) 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City on May 28.

VOV.VN - Central Retail Vietnam on May 28 launched shipments of Luc Ngan lychees from northern Bac Ninh province to its nationwide retail chains, including GO!, Tops Market and mini go!.

The fifth International Dairy and Dairy Products Exhibition in Vietnam (Vietnam Dairy 2026), the country’s largest dairy showcase, opened in Hanoi on May 28.

Starting June 1, E10 biofuel will officially be distributed nationwide under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s roadmap, marking a major step in Vietnam’s green energy transition strategy, greenhouse gas emission reduction efforts and commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

Hanoi is preparing to launch the Metro Line 2A extension project, with a preliminary investment estimate exceeding US$1.5 billion, as part of efforts to expand the capital city’s urban railway network and ease traffic congestion in its southwestern gateway areas.

More than 300 Vietnamese and international enterprises are showcasing their latest products and technologies at the Vietnam International Electronics & Smart Appliances Expo (IEAE 2026), which opened in Ho Chi Minh City on May 28.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary and State President To Lam attended the Thailand-Vietnam Business Forum 2026 in Bangkok on the afternoon of May 28, where he called for stronger business connectivity and deeper economic integration between the two countries through supply chain links, digital transformation and new growth drivers.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Consul General in Perth Pham Hai Anh on May 28 received David Morgan, Chairman of the Western Australia Vietnam Business Council (WAVBC), at the Consulate General headquarters in Perth.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Innovation and Private Capital Investment Summit 2026 (VIPC Summit 2026) opened in Ho Chi Minh City on May 28, focusing on solutions to mobilise funding for tech enterprises and develop Vietnam’s strategic technology industries.

French and Vietnamese experts gathered in Ho Chi Minh City on May 27 to discuss the development of an appropriate legal framework for digital assets and related risk management as Vietnam moves to establish itself as a regional financial and innovation hub.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and India are seeking to deepen “win-win” cooperation in the seafood industry through stronger trade, investment and supply chain links as global markets undergo major restructuring, delegates heard at an online forum on May 27.

VOV.VN - The University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), Saigon Asset Management (SAM), and Plug and Play Tech Centre co-hosted the “From Vietnam to Silicon Valley” forum, exploring AI innovation, venture capital, and pathways to integrate Vietnam’s startup ecosystem with Silicon Valley and global markets.

VOV.VN - As demand for premium rice and climate-resilient agricultural production continues to rise, SunRice, Australia’s largest rice producer and distributor, is expanding its long-term investment and cooperation in Vietnam, particularly in the Mekong Delta region.

VOV.VN - The Asia Modern Agricultural Inputs 2026 (AMAI Vietnam 2026) opened in Ho Chi Minh City on May 27, aiming to help Vietnamese businesses connect directly with international partners and build more efficient supply chains.

VOV.VN - Australian consumers showed strong interest in environmentally friendly Vietnamese products, particularly hospitality items, at Foodservice Australia 2026, held in Sydney from May 25–27, according to Vietnam’s Trade Office in Australia.