Passengers travelling on flights in Vietnam will be required to keep power banks in their carry-on baggage from July 1, 2026, under new regulations aimed at enhancing aviation safety and preventing onboard fires caused by lithium batteries.

Vietnam needs to accelerate the development of a unified national database for farming areas to comply with the EU's anti-deforestation regulation (EUDR) and support the digital transformation of agriculture, experts said at a conference on June 23.

The maximum ratio of short-term capital used for medium- and long-term lending by credit institutions will be raised from the current 30% to 40% from July 1, according to a newly issued circular from the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).

VN is stepping up efforts to build low-emission agricultural production zones and standardise greenhouse gas measurement systems as part of a long-term strategy to make the farming sector greener, more competitive.

Vietnam is positioning itself as one of the promising markets among emerging economies in 2026, attracting growing interest from international investors as global capital shifts toward economies with strong fundamentals.

For the first time, Resolution 80 recognizes gaming as a cultural industry and a strategic digital export sector.

Vietnam is strengthening its appeal to international travellers, combining vibrant cities, rich cultural experiences and diverse natural landscapes to attract growing interest from key source markets worldwide.

The PM on June 24 signed a decision approving the master programme on collective economy development for 2026-2030.

Vietnam’s southern province of Tay Ninh marked a significant milestone in its investment promotion efforts in Europe with the successful organisation of an investment conference in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 23.

Hanoi will hold a conference to announce the capital city’s master plan with a 100-year vision alongside the 2026 Investment Promotion Conference at the National Convention Centre on June 29.

Vietnam expects to export about 5 million tonnes of rice in the first half, earning an estimated 2.36 billion USD, up 5.7% annually in volume but down 3.3% in value, reported the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

Exports will remain a key driver of Vietnam’s ambition to achieve double-digit economic growth in the coming years, officials and industry representatives said at a conference held by the Ministry of Industry and Trade in Hanoi on June 25.

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc on June 25 outlined seven groups of key solutions aimed at sustaining export growth and supporting Vietnam’s ambition of achieving double-digit economic expansion in the 2026–2030 period.

Vietnam may continue fuel tax incentives through September under a new proposal aimed at avoiding sudden price shocks and supporting businesses.

The debate over battery storage is becoming central to Vietnam's energy transition as policymakers weigh higher investment costs against long-term grid benefits.

Vietnamese developers generate billions of game downloads worldwide, yet most legal games in Vietnam are foreign-made and many startups choose Singapore over Vietnam.

CMC Chairman Nguyen Trung Chinh has called on the Government to establish a transparent mechanism for assigning national strategic technology missions, arguing that unclear implementation remains the biggest obstacle.

Although China remains Vietnam's largest and most promising export market for fruit and vegetables, future growth will depend less on expanding production at all costs and more on improving quality and adding value.

Plunging sales, discontinued models, and growing pressure from the rise of high-riding vehicles all point to an undeniable reality: Vietnamese consumers are gradually turning away from C-segment sedans.

Authorities in Dong Nai have culled more than 1,900 pigs after confirming an outbreak of African swine fever at a livestock farm in Tan Phu Ward.