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 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 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.

Vietnam’s export turnover of agro-forestry-fishery products reached an estimated US$23.04 billion in the first four months of 2026, up 5.4% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

The coming state visit to India by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam is expected to create momentum helping the two countries shape the framework for bilateral cooperation in a new development phase.

VOV.VN - Moody’s has upgraded Vietnam’s outlook to Positive from Stable and affirmed its Ba2 sovereign rating, showing confidence in the country’s improving credit profile over the medium term.

VOV.VN - Intel has been relocating part of its assembly, packaging and testing operations from Costa Rica to the Saigon Hi-Tech Park (SHTP) in Ho Chi Minh City to produce chips for data centre servers.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung was appreciative of tourism investment plans by Switzerland-based FS Finance Suisse AG in Gia Lai province during a meeting with its Chairman, Roland Staub, at the Government headquarters in Hanoi on May 4.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has directed ministries to step up the review to streamline administrative procedures and business conditions, aiming to ease burdens on citizens and enterprises and support high economic growth.

As financial fraud and online scams become increasingly sophisticated, Vietnamese banks are tightening transaction controls and deploying digital tools to detect risks earlier and better protect customers.​

More than 119,400 enterprises were established and re-entered the market in the first four months of 2026, marking a year-on-year increase of 32.8%, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

VOV.VN - The Government’s Resolution 17 focuses on removing constraints in land access and environmental procedures to unlock development resources, as Vietnam seeks to advance modern agriculture and a green economy.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports rose more than 27% in the first quarter of the year, but sharp declines in several key items drove domestic prices down significantly.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) dropped to a seven-month low of 50.5 in April from 51.2 in March, signaling a tenth consecutive, albeit marginal, improvement in overall business conditions.

Leading players from the medical and pharmaceutical industries in Vietnam and a number of other countries will take part in the annual Vietnam International Medical and Pharmaceutical Exhibition to be held from May 6 to 9 at the Vietnam – Soviet Friendship Cultural Palace in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s industrial production continued its positive momentum in the first four months of 2026, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rising 9.2% year on year, driven largely by strong growth in processing and manufacturing.

Soaring domestic gas prices, riding a global fuel rally, alongside steeper costs for dining-out services and construction materials drove Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) up 0.84% in April from the previous month, the Finance Ministry’s National Statistics Office reported May 3.

VOV.VN - Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into Vietnam continued to accelerate in the first four months of 2026, totalling US$18.24 billion, up 32% year on year, while disbursed capital rose to its highest level in five years, reflecting sustained investor confidence in the country’s economic outlook.

VOV.VN - Vietnam recorded a trade deficit of US$7.11 billion in the first four months of 2026 as imports rose sharply, outpacing strong export growth and reflecting rising demand for production inputs as well as continued reliance on the foreign invested sector.

Vietnam’s coffee exports to Thailand rose rapidly in early 2026, driven by growing demand for roasted and processed products, even as global coffee prices eased in mid-April.

VOV.VN - After more than seven years of implementation, Vietnam’s One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme has not only reshaped the rural goods market at home but is also gradually bringing local specialties to international markets.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s GDP grew an estimated 7.83% in the first quarter of 2026, higher than the same period last year but below the 9.1% target set in the Government’s growth scenario, requiring stronger expansion in the remaining quarters to achieve a double-digit growth rate for the whole year.