Faced with geopolitical instability and spiraling trade uncertainty, Vietnam has held its ground as a magnet for foreign direct investment (FDI), reinforcing its place on the global map.

A growing number of cooperatives in Ho Chi Minh City are proactively developing standardised raw material zones, not only meeting domestic demand but also steadily breaking into demanding international markets.

More than 119,400 enterprises were established and re-entered the market in the first four months of 2026, marking a year-on-year increase of 32.8%, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

As financial fraud and online scams become increasingly sophisticated, Vietnamese banks are tightening transaction controls and deploying digital tools to detect risks earlier and better protect customers.​

A group of customers sat all day in a cafe but ordered only a few drinks, while bringing in outside food. When reminded of the rules, they gave the cafe a 1-star rating.

Amid global economic uncertainty and growing scepticism about the sustainability of growth, Vietnam’s economy continues to show resilience, maintaining key growth drivers.

The coming state visit to India by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam is expected to create momentum helping the two countries shape the framework for bilateral cooperation in a new development phase.

Vietnam can draw on lessons from the London Financial Centre to build a globally competitive financial market for its next growth phase, Executive Director of the London Southside Chamber of Commerce Radiana Vlahova told Vietnam News Agency.

Vietnam’s export turnover of agro-forestry-fishery products reached an estimated 23.04 billion USD in the first four months of 2026, up 5.4% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

To serve the peak period, the railway sector maintained regular operations of the Thong Nhat (North–South) and regional train services, running a total of 182 trips and offering nearly 90,000 seats.

Petrovietnam Oil Corporation (PVOIL) has completed all necessary technical infrastructure, supply arrangements, and workforce preparation to officially distribute E10RON95 biofuel gasoline across its entire nationwide system starting May 15.

Australia has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into galvanised steel imports from Vietnam and the Republic of Korea, according to the Vietnam Trade Office in Australia.

Moody’s on May 4 upgraded Vietnam’s outlook from “stable” to “positive,” while affirming the country’s sovereign credit rating at Ba2, according to the Ministry of Finance.

Vietnam’s state budget revenue reached an estimated 1,114 trillion VND (42.84 billion USD) in January-April, equivalent to 44% of the full-year plan and up 15.2% from a year earlier, the Ministry of Finance reported on May 4.

Deputy Minister of Finance Le Tan Can has outlined three key and breakthrough solutions to maintain macroeconomic stability, control inflation, and balance growth speed with quality amid global economic headwinds and pressure.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued a directive requiring Vietnam Electricity (EVN) to apply retail electricity tariffs for data centers in accordance with existing regulations.

Vietnam draws US$18.24 billion in FDI in the first four months of 2026, up 32 percent year-on-year, led by Thai Nguyen and Nghe An.

Vietnam introduces sweeping financial and tax adjustments, reshaping compliance rules while closing loopholes in high-value transactions.

VN Maritime Commercial JSB said it stops processing instant 24/7 transfers for transactions above VND500 million ($20,000) from May 1, shifting such payments to standard processing that take at least four hours or until the next working day.

Vietnamese booths are drawing large numbers of visitors at the Paris Fair (Foire de Paris) – one of Europe’s largest trade fairs, which opened on April 30 in the French capital.