VN fruit and vegetable exports have made a strong start to the year, with rising shipments and tighter compliance with international standards helping producers tap robust global demand, according to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetables Association.

Australia has officially announced its import requirements for Vietnamese pomelos, marking the conclusion of a lengthy technical negotiation process and opening up significant opportunities for one of Vietnam’s key fruit exports.

Domestic agricultural enterprises are exerting efforts to maintain their standing in key export markets to avoid dependence on certain markets, especially the US.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia, in coordination with the Vietnam – Cambodia Business Association (VCBA), held a business dialogue on April 22.

Amid rapidly shifting global consumer preferences in the food and beverage (F&B) sector, Artificial Intelligence is increasingly viewed as a core “ingredient” in restructuring value chains and propelling Vietnamese F&B enterprises.

Sustainable high growth requires not just more capital, but more functional markets.

No longer a niche segment, Vietnam’s pet care services ecosystem is emerging as a lucrative playground for investors, experts told a workshop run by Minh Vi Exhibition & Advertisement Services Company (VEAS) in Ho Chi Minh City on April 22.

The VN Trade Remedies Authority has received notification from the VN Trade Office in Canada regarding the initiation of an expiry review by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal of existing anti-dumping rulings on concrete reinforcing bar.

The Ministry of Finance is reviewing the VND500 million revenue threshold for household businesses to calculate personal income tax and value-added tax. It is considering not fixing a specific level in the law.

Vietnam has climbed to 18th place among the world’s 30 largest exporting economies in 2025, with export turnover reaching nearly 473 billion USD, according to the latest data from the World Trade Organisation (WTO) compiled by Statista.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is set to boost services on the Hanoi – Moscow route from July 1, increasing weekly flights from three to four in response to surging travel demand between Vietnam and Russia.

General Secretary and State President To Lam and President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae Myung on April 22 witnessed the exchange of a series of cooperation documents between the two countries' ministries and agencies following their talks.

Hoa Phat chairman Tran Dinh Long outlines plans to produce railway steel by 2027 while exploring a transformative urban project along the Red River.

PM Le Minh Hung has proposed raising the tax-free revenue threshold for business households to VND1 billion per year (US$41,000), signaling a significant shift in fiscal policy aimed at easing pressure on small-scale enterprises.

Vietnam’s billionaire landscape has undergone notable shifts in early 2026, with Pham Nhat Vuong continuing to dominate while three unexpected new names make their debut on the global rich list.

Achieving double-digit growth is highly challenging but essential for meeting Vietnam’s long-term development goals, stated Finance Minister Ngo Van Tuan on April 21 at the ongoing first session of the 16th National Assembly (NA).

A series of Politburo resolutions is reshaping Vietnam’s growth model, especially in HCM City, requiring a reassessment of key sectors and stronger state-market coordination to sustain rapid, durable growth.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) have agreed to expand cooperation for the 2025–2030 period.

Vietnam’s small businesses performed strongly in 2025, with 84% reporting growth, up slightly from the previous year, according to an Asia-Pacific survey released April 21 in Ho Chi Minh City by CPA Australia.

The northern port city of Hai Phong will waive port infrastructure fees for liquid cargo, including petrol, oil and gas, until December 31, 2026, under a new resolution adopted by the municipal People’s Council.