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.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s private sector is showing signs of weakening resilience, highlighting the urgent need for more effective policies to support sustainable business growth.

Vietnam promoted its tourism potential at the 29th Travel and Vacation Show in Canada, which took place over the weekend with the participation of the Vietnamese Embassy, diplomatic missions, travel companies, airlines and tourism promotion organisations.

Sun Group has officially entered into a strategic partnership with Dragone, the Belgium-based creator and producer of large-scale live entertainment, marking a new chapter for Vietnam’s cultural and entertainment industry and the beginning of a flagship show envisioned for APEC 2027.

GG Power on April 11 officially brought into operation its Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) manufacturing plant in northern province of Hung Yen, marking a significant step in Vietnam’s push toward renewable energy and domestic technology capability.

VOV.VN - A conference on trade, tourism and investment promotion for Lam Dong province, Vietnam’s central highlands in 2026 was held on April 11 in Phnom Penh by the Lam Dong provincial People’s Committee in coordination with the Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia.

Nearly 20 commerical banks cut deposit rates over April 10–11, in line with commitments made to the State Bank of Vietnam to reduce borrowing costs for product and business.

Vietnam is well-positioned to benefit from ongoing global trade realignments, leveraging its solid footing in electronics and semiconductors to move further up the value chain, according to Suan Teck Kin, Executive Director for Global Economics and Markets Research at United Overseas Bank (UOB).

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s footwear sector, with around 90% of output destined for export, is facing major risks from geopolitical developments, underscoring the urgent need to refine policies to strengthen resilience and adaptability.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is emerging as a growth bright spot in the region, with strong shifts in reform and changes in its development model, while Vietnam-Japan relations continue to be strengthened and expanded across multiple areas.

The People’s Committee of Can Tho city on April 10 held a working session with Japan’s Kansai Electric Power Group and AEONMALL Vietnam Co., Ltd. to discuss a clean energy project planned for AEON MALL Can Tho.

Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has officially published and updated import conditions for Vietnamese pomelos (Citrus maxima) on its Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system.

POSCO Future M, a subsidiary of the Republic of Korea’s POSCO Group, has selected Song Cong II Industrial Park in the northern province of Thai Nguyen to build its first large-scale battery materials plant in Vietnam, according to Viglacera Corporation.

An investment agreement for the Ca Na LNG-fired power plant and a credit agreement for Ca Na Wharf Complex - Phase 1 in the south central province of Khanh Hoa, worth more than VND60 trillion (US$2.3 billion) in total, were signed on April 10.

The first batch of fresh durians exported under a newly applied “green lane” process was cleared for shipment to China via the Huu Nghi International Border Gate in the northern province of Lang Son on April 10.