The VN central bank will continue operating with 20 units while adjusting the names of several departments, introducing new provisions governing the Transaction Center and Regional State Bank branches, and reorganizing specialized divisions.

Hi-tech products accounted for 50.76% of Vietnam’s total exports in the first quarter, reported the Ministry of Science and Technology.

More than 94,800 enterprises were established nationwide in the first five months of 2026, with total registered capital of about 1.066 quadrillion VND (40.5 billion USD), according to the National Statistics Office.

Industrial production continued to be a major growth driver. The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) in May increased 8.8% year-on-year, while the five-month figure rose 9.1%, the highest growth rate in four years.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang gave a reception in Hanoi on June 4 for Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Bybit - one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges based in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Strong import growth driven by foreign-invested manufacturers and rising energy prices has pushed Vietnam to a $13.8 billion trade deficit.

The race for scale in Vietnam's banking sector intensified as several mid-sized lenders moved closer to joining the VND1 quadrillion club.

China remains Vietnam's largest market for fruit and vegetable exports, even as Beijing tightens import controls and raises food safety requirements.

Price reductions are spreading across Vietnam’s motorcycle market, particularly among higher-value scooter models.

Rising geopolitical tensions and tightening supply are driving the strongest rally in global rubber prices since 2017, creating favourable conditions for Vietnam’s rubber industry.

Singapore’s United Overseas Bank (UOB) is exploring membership in the Vietnam International Financial Centre (VIFC), a project meant to connect domestic, global and regional capital flows.

The Agency of Domestic Market Surveillance and Development has launched the “Quanh Toi” (Around Me) mobile application, enabling users to locate fuel stations, access market information, submit feedback and manage fuel expenses.

Strong domestic tax collections helped state budget revenue rise 15.4% year-on-year during the January-May period, according to the Ministry of Finance.

Vietnam's motorcycle market continues to benefit from abundant supply as both traditional manufacturers and electric vehicle startups expand production.

Vietnam’s total import-export turnover reached 445.12 billion USD in the first five months of 2026, up 25% year-on-year, according to data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance on June 3.

Vietnam disbursed nearly 219.36 trillion VND (8.3 billion USD) in public investment capital during the first five months of 2026, equivalent to 21.6% of the plan assigned by the Prime Minister, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Vietnam attracted 24.81 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first five months of 2026, up 34.9% year-on-year, the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance reported on June 3.

Vietnam’s economy continues to draw international attention after expanding 8.02% in 2025, the fastest growth rate in Southeast Asia despite global economic headwinds and geopolitical uncertainties.

Domestic gold prices have steadily plummeted, leaving some investors sitting on temporary losses of VND125 million in under two months. Experts warn against rushing to buy the dip as the market enters a necessary phase of consolidation.

As Hanoi restructures its urban development strategy, new growth corridors are emerging and redefining real estate values across the capital.