As part of the state visit to India by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, Politburo member Nguyen Duy Ngoc has held working sessions with leaders of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).

Vietnamese firms invested nearly US$714 million abroad in the first four months of the year, more than doubling year on year, according to the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Finance.

The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) has issued recommendations to member companies after the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) placed Vietnam on its highest-level watch list for intellectual property (IP) protection and enforcement.

A meeting between officials from Da Nang and Laos’ Sekong province was held in Sekong on May 6 to discuss traffic management and immigration procedures at the Nam Giang – Daktaok international border gates during the Vietnamese city's upgrade of National Highway 14D.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has issued a plan to organise the Vietnam International Sourcing 2026 (VIS 2026), a major trade promotion programme aimed at strengthening Vietnam’s role in global supply chains.

VOV.VN - The International SAF Platform Vietnam 2026 (IPS Vietnam 2026), a major forum on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), opened in Da Nang city on May 7, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders and international experts to discuss the future of green aviation in Vietnam and the region.

VOV.VN - Politburo member and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Tran Duc Thang met with representatives of Royal De Heus Group of the Netherlands and Hung Nhon Group on May 6, reaffirming the city’s readiness to create favorable conditions for high-tech and sustainable agriculture projects.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s trade with India rose sharply in the first quarter of 2026, with several export items recording strong growth, particularly coffee, footwear and steel.

An official from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has expressed confidence in Vietnam’s medium-term economic outlook, describing the country as one of Southeast Asia’s most resilient economies despite mounting global uncertainties.

The May 7-8 state visit to Sri Lanka by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam is poised to foster market connectivity, tap potential, and shift bilateral ties toward more substantive cooperation in the years ahead.

The 34th Vietnam International Medical and Pharmaceutical Exhibition (VIETNAM MEDIPHARM 2026) opened in Hanoi on May 6, bringing together 300 industry participants from more than 15 countries and territories.

The Vietbuild Da Nang International Exhibition 2026, themed “Construction – Building Materials – Real Estate – Interior & Exterior Decoration,” opened on May 6, featuring nearly 1,000 booths from 220 domestic and international enterprises.

VOV.VN - The Republic of Korea (RoK)'s Hyundai Motor Group is accelerating its expansion strategy in Southeast Asia through cooperation on automotive technical workforce training in Vietnam, Seoul-based newspaper Hankyung reported on May 5.

Vietnamese coffee exporters are stepping up efforts to penetrate Germany’s premium coffee segment through their participation in Kaffee Campus 2026, a major coffee event organised by the German Roasters Guild (Deutsche Röstergilde e.V.)

Vietnam's banking sector is stepping up digital transformation, expanding cashless payments, strengthening system security, and promoting inclusive digital financial services to better serve people and businesses.

Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Vu Dai Thang chaired the committee’s regular meeting on May 5, during which he underlined the requirement for the city to achieve growth of over 10% in the second quarter to fulfil the target of double-digit development for the whole of 2026.

Vietnam is viewed by senior experts from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as a key link capable of driving the formation of a connected energy market in Southeast Asia.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Embassy in the US, in coordination with the US Department of Commerce and SelectUSA, recently hosted the “Connect with Vietnam/SelectUSA 2026” event in Washington, drawing nearly 140 delegates from government agencies, investment promotion organisations and businesses from both countries.

Vietnam should promptly review and adjust its tax policies to promote fertiliser exports and improve overall industry efficiency, according to experts.

Domestic airfares in Vietnam have risen by 15-20% on average as a fuel supply crunch linked to conflicts in the Middle East drives up costs, airport operator Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) said in a newly released 2025 annual report.

VOV.VN - The Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) and Gaw Capital Partners, a multi-asset investment firm, on April 29 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a new milestone in their strategic partnership.

Vietnam’s state budget revenue reached an estimated VND1,114 trillion (US$42.84 billion) in January-April, equivalent to 44% of the full-year plan and up 15.2% from a year earlier, the Ministry of Finance reported on May 4.

VOV.VN - Vietnam exported about 95,100 tonnes of pepper worth US$614.4 million during the past four months, with the US remaining the largest market in this period and among those paying the highest prices.

VOV.VN - Amid fluctuations in global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows, with geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainty increasing, Vietnam has remained relatively stable while the quality of inflows is gradually improving and the country is moving deeper into global value chains.

VOV.VN - Vietnam on May 4 launched its national pavilion at the Foire de Paris, one of the oldest and most prominent trade and cultural fairs in France and Europe, aiming to promote the country’s image, culture, and products to international audiences.

Deputy Minister of Finance Le Tan Can has outlined three key and breakthrough solutions to maintain macroeconomic stability, control inflation, and balance growth speed with quality amid global economic headwinds and pressure to achieve high growth targets in 2026.

The 10th International Livestock, Dairy, Meat Processing and Aquaculture Exposition (ILDEX Vietnam 2026) is scheduled to take place from May 20 to 22, underscoring the industry’s shift towards greener production, digitalisation and more resilient, efficient value chains.

Petrovietnam Oil Corporation (PVOIL), a subsidiary of Vietnam National Industry - Energy Group, has completed all necessary technical infrastructure, supply arrangements, and workforce preparation to officially distribute E10RON95 biofuel gasoline across its entire nationwide system starting May 15.

The Vietnam International Electronics & Smart Appliances Expo (IEAE 2026) is set to draw hundreds of global brands and showcase thousands of cutting-edge products, delivering an immersive technology experience while opening up new avenues for business partnerships and market expansion.

Hybrid vehicle sales by Toyota Vietnam (TMV) jumped 78% year-on-year in April, highlighting a growing shift among Vietnamese consumers toward fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly cars.