Maintaining export momentum key requirement for double-digit growth

Maintaining export momentum key requirement for double-digit growth

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

Hanoi tops Vietnam’s cost of living index in 2025
Australian businesses seek investment opportunities in Quang Tri
Dong Thap intensifies action to tackle IUU fishing
Owner of Bao Tin Minh Chau gold firm faces accounting violation charges
Owner of Bao Tin Minh Chau gold firm faces accounting violation charges

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.

Owner of Bao Tin Minh Chau gold firm faces accounting violation charges
Hai Phong strengthens vessel monitoring to step up fight against IUU fishing
Hai Phong strengthens vessel monitoring to step up fight against IUU fishing

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.

Hai Phong strengthens vessel monitoring to step up fight against IUU fishing
Top RoK business leaders to visit Vietnam to explore investment opportunities
Top RoK business leaders to visit Vietnam to explore investment opportunities

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.

Top RoK business leaders to visit Vietnam to explore investment opportunities
Vietnamese goods find growing opportunities in Tunisia
Vietnamese goods find growing opportunities in Tunisia

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.

Vietnamese goods find growing opportunities in Tunisia
Vietnam sustains strong growth amid global headwinds
Vietnam sustains strong growth amid global headwinds

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.

Vietnam sustains strong growth amid global headwinds
Retail, service sectors show optimistic signals in Q1
Retail, service sectors show optimistic signals in Q1

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.

Retail, service sectors show optimistic signals in Q1
OVs encouraged to expand distribution channels for Vietnamese goods abroad
OVs encouraged to expand distribution channels for Vietnamese goods abroad

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.

OVs encouraged to expand distribution channels for Vietnamese goods abroad
Vietnamese businesswomen association debuts in Europe
Vietnamese businesswomen association debuts in Europe

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.

Vietnamese businesswomen association debuts in Europe
Total social investment up nearly 11% in Q1
Total social investment up nearly 11% in Q1

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.

Total social investment up nearly 11% in Q1
Hoa Phat partners with TÜV SÜD to certify railway rail quality
Hoa Phat partners with TÜV SÜD to certify railway rail quality

Vietnam’s leading steelmaker Hoa Phat Group has taken a major step in its plan to produce high-quality steel for modern rail systems by signing an agreement with TÜV SÜD Rail GmbH to provide testing, inspection and certification services for its railway rail products.

Hoa Phat partners with TÜV SÜD to certify railway rail quality
Kim Long Motor expands into Thailand's bus market
Kim Long Motor expands into Thailand's bus market

Kim Long Motor has taken a significant step in its international expansion strategy by entering the Thai market through a newly signed distribution agreement with Kijsetthi Mobility.

Kim Long Motor expands into Thailand's bus market
HCMC Tourism Festival attracts visitors, boosts summer travel demand
HCMC Tourism Festival attracts visitors, boosts summer travel demand

VOV.VN - The 22nd Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival, themed “Vibrant Summer Fest,” concluded at September 23 Park on April 5, wrapping up four days of lively activities and strong visitor engagement.

HCMC Tourism Festival attracts visitors, boosts summer travel demand
Ministry works to ensure rice production, exports align with market developments
Ministry works to ensure rice production, exports align with market developments

Over the past three months, although facing highly complex and challenging international pressures, the agricultural sector still recorded growth of 3.58%, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) at the Government’s regular March press briefing held on April 4.

Ministry works to ensure rice production, exports align with market developments
Vingroup leader Pham Nhat Vuong becomes SEA’s richest billionaire
Vingroup leader Pham Nhat Vuong becomes SEA’s richest billionaire

VOV.VN - Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, founder and chairman of Vietnam’s largest private conglomerate Vingroup, has become the richest person in Southeast Asia, with an estimated net worth of over US$24.5 billion, according to the latest update from Forbes.

Vingroup leader Pham Nhat Vuong becomes SEA’s richest billionaire
SBV to keep interest rates stable: Deputy Governor
SBV to keep interest rates stable: Deputy Governor

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will maintain a flexible and supportive interest rate policy for the rest of 2026, focusing on liquidity support and borrowing cost stability to sustain economic growth amid rising global uncertainties and inflationary pressures.

SBV to keep interest rates stable: Deputy Governor
Vietnam ensures sufficient fuel supply through April amid global uncertainties
Vietnam ensures sufficient fuel supply through April amid global uncertainties

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.

Vietnam ensures sufficient fuel supply through April amid global uncertainties
Quang Tri seeks to unlock potential of marine tourism’s “golden triangle”
Quang Tri seeks to unlock potential of marine tourism’s “golden triangle”

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.

Quang Tri seeks to unlock potential of marine tourism’s “golden triangle”
Vietnam industrial output rises 9% in Q1, highest in seven years
Vietnam industrial output rises 9% in Q1, highest in seven years

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s industrial production expanded by 9.0% in the first quarter of 2026, marking its fastest growth in seven years, driven mainly by strong gains in processing and manufacturing.

Vietnam industrial output rises 9% in Q1, highest in seven years
Singapore tops foreign investment inflows into Vietnam
Singapore tops foreign investment inflows into Vietnam

VOV.VN - Among 52 countries and territories with newly licensed projects, Singapore has emerged as the largest investor in Vietnam, with total registered capital of US$5.32 billion, accounting for 52.0% of the country’s total newly registered FDI.

Singapore tops foreign investment inflows into Vietnam
Vietnam GDP grows 7.83% in Q1, driven by industry and services
Vietnam GDP grows 7.83% in Q1, driven by industry and services

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.

Vietnam GDP grows 7.83% in Q1, driven by industry and services
CPI up 3.51% in Q1, transport and housing drive price pressures
CPI up 3.51% in Q1, transport and housing drive price pressures

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.

CPI up 3.51% in Q1, transport and housing drive price pressures
Vietnam–China QR payment expansion boosts tourism, business opportunities
Vietnam–China QR payment expansion boosts tourism, business opportunities

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.

Vietnam–China QR payment expansion boosts tourism, business opportunities
US journal highlights reasons why global firms should choose Vietnam for expansion
US journal highlights reasons why global firms should choose Vietnam for expansion

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.

US journal highlights reasons why global firms should choose Vietnam for expansion
HCM City records strongest Q1 growth in five years at 8.27%
HCM City records strongest Q1 growth in five years at 8.27%

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.

HCM City records strongest Q1 growth in five years at 8.27%
Halal strategy opens trillion-dollar opportunity for Vietnamese food exports
Halal strategy opens trillion-dollar opportunity for Vietnamese food exports

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.

Halal strategy opens trillion-dollar opportunity for Vietnamese food exports
Vitality of Vietnamese Goods programme promotes safe food consumption
Vitality of Vietnamese Goods programme promotes safe food consumption

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.

Vitality of Vietnamese Goods programme promotes safe food consumption
Vietnam exports surge over 17% in Q1 despite Middle East tensions
Vietnam exports surge over 17% in Q1 despite Middle East tensions

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.

Vietnam exports surge over 17% in Q1 despite Middle East tensions
Ho Chi Minh City launches 12-month market stabilisation programme
Ho Chi Minh City launches 12-month market stabilisation programme

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.

Ho Chi Minh City launches 12-month market stabilisation programme
Vietnam issues new control procedures to tackle IUU fishing
Vietnam issues new control procedures to tackle IUU fishing

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

Vietnam issues new control procedures to tackle IUU fishing
Ho Chi Minh City promotes logistics supply chain cooperation with US state
Ho Chi Minh City promotes logistics supply chain cooperation with US state

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.

Ho Chi Minh City promotes logistics supply chain cooperation with US state
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