The SaigonTex – SaigonFabric 2026, an international exhibition on textile and garment industry equipment, materials and fabrics, opened on April 8 in Ho Chi Minh City.

The 35th Vietnam International Trade Fair (Vietnam Expo 2026) officially opened on April 8 at the Vietnam Exposition Centre (VEC) in Hanoi, bringing together hundreds of domestic and international businesses to strengthen trade connections and expand export opportunities.

The Vietnam–Russia Economic Forum 2026 (VREF 2026), themed “Unleashing internal strength in the new era,” took place in Hanoi on April 8 in a hybrid format.

Public investment is set to remain a central pillar supporting Vietnam’s economic expansion through the rest of 2026, though experts say removing structural bottlenecks and strengthening support for construction enterprises will be critical to promote its role as a growth driver.

VOV.VN - Rising airfares and rail ticket prices ahead of the April 30–May 1 holiday period are prompting many Vietnamese travelers to rethink their plans, opting for more flexible and cost-conscious alternatives instead of sticking to original itineraries.

The central city is looking to deepen ties with Oregon State in the United States to boost training in semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI) and logistics, seen as key drivers of growth in the coming decades.

Vietnam has approved an action programme to implement the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Strategic Plan, aiming to deepen regional integration and enhance the country’s role within ASEAN.

The 2026 ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook (AREO) by the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) highlights Vietnam’s strong resilience to regional and global volatility, noting its rapid integration into global supply chains and its emergence as a leading destination for foreign direct investment (FDI).

Amid global supply chain restructuring and accelerating energy transition, Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) are seeing new opportunities to deepen cooperation in industry, energy and strategic minerals, officials said during a recent meeting at the Ministry of Industry and Trade's headquarters.

VOV.VN - Leading global index provider FTSE Russell has released its March 2026 interim review, confirming that key improvements supporting Vietnam’s planned stock market upgrade in September 2026 are on track.

VOV.VN - More than 120 representatives from 52 leading US corporations will pay a working visit to Vietnam from April 14 to 16 as part of the annual senior business mission organized by the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC).

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s pursuit of double-digit growth faces mounting challenges amid global volatility, with lawmakers urging swift action to remove institutional bottlenecks, strengthen policy execution and enhance responsiveness, while unlocking new drivers to sustain momentum and safeguard macroeconomic stability.

VOV.VN - Cross-border e-commerce is emerging as a key driver of export growth, enabling Vietnamese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to directly access global markets and enhance their competitiveness.

VOV.VN - The “7+8” cooperation mechanism in the Red River basin is opening up new avenues for Vietnamese enterprises to penetrate the Chinese market.

VOV.VN - The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has called on industry stakeholders to study and gradually adopt sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and alternative energy solutions, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support the sector’s energy transition.

VOV.VN - Hanoi recorded strong economic growth in the first quarter of 2026, with Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) rising 7.87% year on year, marking one of the highest growth rates in recent years.

Hanoi’s economy expanded 7.87% in the first quarter of 2026, one of the strongest growth rates in recent years, despite mounting pressures from rising global fuel prices and trade uncertainties.

Vietnam Customs on April 6 reported that from October 15, 2025 to March 15, 2026, customs forces nationwide detected, seized and handled 8,879 violations, with an estimated total value of more than VND8 trillion (US$303.68 million).

VOV.VN - Australian businesses are exploring investment opportunities in Quang Tri, central Vietnam, with a focus on high technology and sustainable infrastructure following a recent meeting between provincial leaders and a visiting delegation from Australia’s HunterNet Co-operative.

Dong Thap province is accelerating efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing by strengthening fleet supervision, tightening catch management and enhancing transparency throughout the seafood supply chain, as part of its push toward a more responsible and sustainable fisheries sector.

The Investigation Police Agency of Hanoi Police on April 6 launched legal proceedings against Vu Minh Chau, founder and majority owner of Hanoi-based gold trading company Bao Tin Minh Chau on charges of violating accounting regulations, causing serious consequences.

Hai Phong city is intensifying oversight of fishing vessel movements and tightening enforcement measures as part of efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and improve fisheries management.

Leading executives from the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s top conglomerates are expected to visit Vietnam this month to seek new business opportunities, amid rising instability in the Middle East and a global trend toward trade protectionism.

Tunisia is emerging as a dynamic market and a gateway to North Africa and the wider Arab–African region, offering significant opportunities for Vietnamese exports, particularly agricultural and industrial products, according to the Vietnam Trade Office in Algeria, which is concurrently in charge of Tunisia.

Vietnam is poised to remain one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies in the coming years, second only to India, according to S&P Global Ratings at a recent conference in Hanoi.

The socio-economic report for the first quarter of 2026, recently released by the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance, reveals highly optimistic signals for the retail market and consumer services.

VOV.VN - Maintaining export momentum is a key requirement for achieving double-digit growth amid global market fluctuations.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued Directive No. 11/CT-TTg dated April 3 on enhancing the mobilisation of overseas Vietnamese (OVs) in promoting and distributing Vietnamese products, and developing distribution channels abroad during 2026–2030.

The Vietnamese Businesswomen Association in Europe made its debut at a ceremony in Berlin on April 5, marking a new step in connecting Vietnamese female entrepreneurs across the continent.

Vietnam’s total social investment rose strongly in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting improving investor confidence and a sustained recovery in the business climate, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.