Vietnam will stop regulating kerosene prices from April 29, allowing businesses to set retail prices based on market conditions under a new decree issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade on April 28.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s imports of machinery and equipment rose sharply in early 2026, signalling robust investment activity and expanding production capacity.

VOV.VN - A tourism promotion and cultural exchange programme featuring China’s Xinjiang region took place at the China Cultural Centre in Hanoi on April 27, drawing strong interest from tourism authorities and travel businesses from both Vietnam and China.

VOV.VN - Fushan Technology, a subsidiary of Foxconn (Taiwan-China), is planning to manufacture humanoid robots at its factory in Vietnam’s Bac Ninh province, according to an environmental license renewal application submitted in April 2026.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese firms are encouraged to adopt green production to meet Halal and ESG (environmental, social, and governance) standards to expand access to the Malaysian and global markets, experts said at a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on April 23.

Traditional products and handicrafts from many Vietnamese localities were introduced to international visitors and local residents at a charity bazaar in Tokyo on April 22, helping promote Vietnam’s cultural identity while supporting humanitarian causes.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has ordered a nationwide review of HiPP baby food following a report that Austrian police found rodenticide in the products.

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 low-altitude economy is emerging as a promising growth driver, underpinned by technology and data, as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are among six prioritised strategic technology products and some supporting technologies for this economy are also named among the 11 groups of national strategic technologies.

VOV.VN - As Vietnam aims for double-digit GDP growth in 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is rolling out a series of coordinated measures to ensure stable production, boost exports, and increase local content in key industries.