A Switzerland – Vietnam dialogue on artificial intelligence (AI) and financial technology (fintech) built on trusted digital infrastructure has been held in Zurich, bringing together representatives from governments, financial institutions, technology firms and innovation ecosystems of both countries.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is participating in Coffee Expo Seoul 2026, underscoring its strategic shift toward quality-driven, sustainable development in the coffee industry, while reaffirming the industry’s growing capacity to adapt to global market demands.

VOV.VN - A launch ceremony for the “Vietnam International Agricultural Machinery Exhibition 2026” (CIAME Asia Vietnam 2026) was held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 15.

VOV.VN - A trade and investment promotion seminar focusing on the Japanese market was held in Hanoi on April 15 by the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, bringing together representatives from government agencies, trade organisations and businesses from both countries.

VOV.VN - Vietnam continues to play a strategic role for European businesses even as global tensions weigh on confidence, according to the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham)’s Business Confidence Index (BCI) for the first quarter of 2026, which points to a pragmatic recalibration among investors.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MoAE) and China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC) have signed a protocol on phytosanitary requirements for the export of pomelo and lemon from Vietnam.

Amid geopolitical uncertainty, global capital is still seeking higher-growth markets, with Vietnam standing out as an attractive destination, according to the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City has begun piloting postal deliveries using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), connecting Can Gio commune and Vung Tau ward, in a move seen as a breakthrough in its strategy to develop smart logistics.

The Fintech Hub, one of four strategic pillars of the Vietnam International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC), was launched on April 14 at a high-level investment forum co-organised with Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank).

Mounting geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are increasingly feeding into Vietnam’s day-to-day socio-economic landscape, posing a pressing challenge for policymakers striving to sustain growth amid soaring fuel costs, according to a Malaysian researcher.

VOV.VN - A ceremony to exchange memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on cooperation between Vietnamese and Chinese enterprises was held on April 14 at the Vietnamese Embassy in Beijing, as part of the state visit to China by Party General Secretary and President To Lam and his spouse.

The Dung Quat Biofuel Plant is accelerating production and is expected to reach full capacity by mid-April, supplying ethanol for nationwide E10RON95 biofuel blending.

The Vietnam State Treasury (VST) raised a total of VND80.101 trillion (US$3 billion) worth of government bonds across 11 auctions in the first quarter, reaching 72.8% of its quarterly target and about 16% of the full-year issuance plan of VND500 trillion.

Credit in the first quarter of 2026 surged by 3.18% against late last year to VND19.18 quadrillion (US$730 billion), supporting Vietnam’s GDP growth of 7.83%, Pham Thanh Ha, deputy governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), said at an event on April 14.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has held a consultation workshop on a draft plan to develop outlet and duty-free store models in Vietnam through 2030, with a vision to 2045, as the country’s fast-growing retail market still lacks modern, market-leading formats.

As Vietnam accelerates digital banking and develops an international financial centre, cooperation with Australia in financial technology (fintech) and regulatory technology (regtech) is expected to unlock significant opportunities for building a modern, transparent, and globally connected financial ecosystem.

The Vietnam International Financial Centre in HCM City (VIFC-HCMC) and the HDBank have joined hands with the London Stock Exchange (LSE) to broaden Vietnamese enterprises’ access to international capital markets, marking a significant step in the country’s global financial integration.

Chairman of the Phu Tho provincial People’s Committee Tran Duy Dong chaired an investment promotion conference in Beijing on April 14, drawing dozens of Chinese enterprises operating in technology, electronics, and metal industries.

VOV.VN - The Australian Government announced that the Anti-Dumping Commission (ADC) has received a request to initiate an investigation into galvanized steel imports from Vietnam and the Republic of Korea, according to the ADC and the Vietnam Trade Office in Australia.

As global geopolitics undergoes profound shifts, particularly with ongoing conflicts in the Middle East impacting energy security and global economic flows, Vietnam is emerging as a standout example of resilience and adaptability, according to Shan Saeed, chief economist at Asian proptech group Juwai IQI.

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) on April 13 jointly announced a US$50 million loan to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in rural areas.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung ordered cutting unnecessary business conditions and streamlining red tape while chairing a meeting of the Government’s permanent members in Hanoi on April 13 to follow the Party Central Committee’s conclusion from its recent second plenum.

Among areas of cooperation, the Halal sector remains relatively new but holds considerable potential, as Vietnam and Türkiye possess complementary strengths and demands, while also attracting significant attention from both governments.

Vietnam’s automobile market rebounded strongly in March, with total industry sales more than doubling from the previous month to 70,859 units, marking a clear recovery after a slow start to the year, according to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA).

VOV.VN - Standard Chartered Bank has been awarded Best Retail Bank Vietnam 2026 at the 17th Annual Retail Banker International (RBI) Asia Trailblazer Awards 2026, marking the fifth consecutive year the Bank has received this recognition.

VOV.VN - Slovakia is ready to create favourable conditions for Vietnamese investors, simplify visa procedures for tourists, and consider visa exemptions for Vietnamese official passport holders, said Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico at the Slovakia-Vietnam Business Forum in Hanoi on April 13.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Finance (MoF) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the London Stock Exchange (LSE) in Hanoi on April 13 to strengthen cooperation in mobilising international capital.

VOV.VN - Vietnam National Brand Week 2026 will be held nationwide from April 16 to 23, aiming to promote and strengthen the country’s brand image.

VOV.VN - Dong Thap province in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta has exported its first batch of green-skin pomelos to Australia, marking a move to expand agricultural exports and promote the quality and brand of Vietnamese fruit in international markets.

VOV.VN - A shift from quantity to quality in Vietnam’s export strategy, along with deeper participation in global value chains, is seen as the appropriate path to keep import-export activities a solid pillar of the economy.