Vietnam’s domestic fuel supply is sufficient to meet demand through the end of April 2026, authorities said at the Government’s regular press conference on April 4, amid rising global energy concerns linked to the escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Central Quang Tri province is looking to awaken the untapped potential of its marine tourism by developing Cua Tung, Cua Viet and Con Co special zone into a “golden triangle” of high-end destinations.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s economy expanded by an estimated 7.83% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to a year earlier, driven mainly by strong performance in industry, construction and services, according to the National Statistics Office.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) rose by 3.51% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to a year earlier, with transport and housing costs emerging as the main drivers of inflation, according to the National Statistics Office.

The National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS), in collaboration with Ant International - a unit of China-based Ant Group, and Vietcombank, on April 3 announced the expansion of cross-border QR code payment services between Vietnam and China.

An article published on US-based Entrepreneur.com on April 1 highlighted that an increasing number of international companies are choosing Vietnam as a key destination in their global growth strategies, amid a growing trend of supply chain diversification aimed at reducing risks from trade and economic uncertainties.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City’s economy expanded by 8.27% year on year in the first quarter of 2026, marking its fastest growth for the same period in five years, according to the municipal statistics office.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese food exporters are being urged to tap into the rapidly expanding global Halal market, seen as a trillion-dollar opportunity, particularly in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Southeast Asia.

VOV.VN - The fourth edition of the “Vitality of Vietnamese Goods” programme opened in Hanoi on April 3, aiming to promote safe food consumption, strengthen supply–demand connections, and expand domestic distribution channels.

Despite mounting global headwinds, particularly escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Vietnam’s exports remained resilient in the first quarter of 2026, reaching nearly US$100 billion, up more than 17% year-on-year.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City has launched its 2026–2027 market stabilisation programme, aimed at keeping prices in check, ensuring supply and stabilising living conditions as fuel, transport and input costs fluctuate.

Vietnam has introduced a new set of procedures to tighten control over foreign fishing vessels entering its ports.

Ho Chi Minh City and the US's Oregon state hold strong potential to develop logistics supply chains, helping boost bilateral trade, experts said at the 2026 Ho Chi Minh City–Oregon Economic Cooperation Forum on April 2.

Total state budget revenue in the first quarter of 2026 is estimated at VND820 trillion (US$31.1 billion), equivalent to 32.4% of the annual target and up 10.2% year-on-year, the Ministry of Finance reported.

A virtual seminar has set the stage for business-to-business (B2B) networking between Vietnamese firms and a delegation of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) ahead of the 35th Vietnam International Trade Fair (Vietnam Expo 2026), which is scheduled to take place on April 8–11 in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - The People’s Committee of Dong Nai Province held a ceremony on April 2 to export bananas and promote farm produce exports in 2026, aimed at introducing fresh bananas and key agricultural products while building the province’s agricultural brand.

VOV.VN - A scientific workshop on a regulatory sandbox mechanism for the international financial centre was held in Hanoi on April 2 by the Ho Chi Minh City International Financial Centre (VIFC-HCMC), the Global On-chain Economy Alliance (GOE Alliance), the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) and the Nationa

VOV.VN - The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)’s payment risk monitoring and prevention system has supported alerts to about 3.5 million customers, with more than 1.1 million of them proactively suspending or cancelling transactions after receiving warnings, thereby blocking transactions worth nearly VND4 trillion.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese strawberry exports have recorded a dramatic surge, reaching US$3.4 million in the first two months of the year, roughly 2,000 times higher than the same period last year, according to Vietnam Customs.

VOV.VN - As part of the 2026 external affairs programme, a delegation from Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, led by Deputy Minister Tran Thanh Nam, paid a working visit to Mexico from April 1 to 4 during a broader trip to North America.

The Italian Trade Agency (ITA), in collaboration with the Italian Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Association (UCIMA), is introducing OpportunItaly, a business acceleration platform co-run by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and ITA, at the ongoing 19th ProPak Vietnam 2026.

Leaders of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho called for stronger investment from the Republic of Korea (RoK) during a working session with a delegation led by Korean Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Jung Jungtae, as the two sides seek to deepen bilateral cooperation in the coming time.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has temporarily suspended the use of kerosene in the calculation of fuel base price until April 28, according to the ministry’s Decision 571, dated March 28.

Total import – export turnover through the Lao Cai International Border Gate in the northern province of Lao Cai reached nearly US$425 million in the first quarter of 2026, marking a year-on-year rise of 49%, according to local customs authorities.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s traditional growth drivers are reaching their limits. To meet growth targets for 2026-2030, this is seen as a favourable time to shift towards new growth drivers.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City recorded economic growth of more than 8% in the first quarter of 2026, maintaining strong momentum despite global uncertainties, with officials expressing confidence that the city’s full-year double-digit growth target remains achievable.

Industrial parks and export processing zones in Ho Chi Minh City secured US$772.14 million in investment in the first quarter of 2026, including both newly registered and expanded projects, fulfilling 18.17% of the city’s annual target of US$4.25 billion.

Vietnam still relies significantly on imported fossil fuels, indicating the urgent need to transition toward a more sustainable energy system not only to meet climate commitments but also to ensure long-term energy security.

Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery exports reached US$16.69 billion in the first three months of 2026, up 5.9% year-on-year, announced a regular press briefing held by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment in Hanoi on April 1.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam–Australia National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NAVCCI) was launched on March 31 at the Canning City Administrative Centre in Western Australia, marking a new milestone in efforts to promote economic, trade and investment ties between Vietnam and the state.