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.

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.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City plans to break ground on seven major projects with a combined investment of over VND380 trillion (about US$14.5 billion) on April 30, 2026, marking Reunification Day, expected to boost infrastructure, accelerate public investment and support economic growth in the next period.

Green transition is emerging as a key pillar of cooperation between Vietnam and Australia, opening up new opportunities for innovation, investment and long-term partnerships between the two countries.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s economy recorded 7.83% growth in Q1 2026, slightly below expectations, prompting the government to accelerate public investment, support businesses, and boost exports to achieve the double-digit growth target for the whole year.

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 - 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.

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.

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.

Efforts to strengthen economic, trade and tourism cooperation between Vietnam and Laos were highlighted at a forum on investment, trade and tourism cooperation to promote East–West Economic Corridor (EWEC) connectivity, held on April 3 in Champasak province, southern Laos.