Vietnam continues to rank among the fastest-growing economies in the Southeast Asia-6 group, alongside Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, with strong growth expected to continue into 2026.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued a directive, requesting stricter electricity-saving measures and accelerated development of self-produced, self-consumed rooftop solar power, as Vietnam moves to secure energy supply amid rising demand and global uncertainties.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has ordered credit institutions, foreign bank branches, and regional SBV offices to adopt concerted measures to stabilise interest rates, contributing to inflation control, macroeconomic stability, and economic growth.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Taco Fest 2026 will take place on April 18 at Naco 100 Garden on Au Co Street in Hanoi, with around 1,000 participants expected, bringing Mexican street cuisine back to the capital.

Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Chairman of its Commission for Policies and Strategies Nguyen Thanh Nghi received Daniel J. Kritenbrink, former US Ambassador to Vietnam and a partner at The Asia Group (TAG), in Hanoi on March 30.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s hit reality show “Anh trai vượt ngàn chông gai” (Call Me By Fire Vietnam) is set to return for its second season in June 2026, bringing notable changes that promise to reshape the competition format and audience experience.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Elevator Expo 2026 will be held for the first time at the Vietnam Exposition Centre (VEC) in Hanoi from April 8 to 11, gathering both domestic and international enterprises to promote networking, technology transfer and industry trends.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s youth wushu team have secured seven gold, two silver and four bronze medals to finish fourth overall at the 10th World Junior Wushu Championships which closed in Tianjin, China, on March 30.

Andrea Fais, Editor-in-Chief of Scenari Internazionali magazine based in Perugia, Italy, has praised Vietnam’s energy security strategy, highlighting its shift from a supply-focused mindset toward a proactive, diversified and sustainable model.

Vietnam and Cambodia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and traditional friendship during a series of high-level meetings in Phnom Penh on March 30.