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.

Ho Chi Minh City is emerging as an attractive destination for French investors, particularly in infrastructure, sustainable urban development and green transition.

Electric vehicles (EVs) are rapidly gaining ground in Singapore, accounting for the majority of new car registrations for the first time, according to official data.

The State Bank of Vietnam is drafting a new circular to revise foreign exchange management regulations for FDI into Vietnam, in order to align the framework with recent changes in investment law and evolving market practices.

Vietnam is expected to mobilise nearly 970 trillion VND (37 billion USD) this year, almost 20% higher than the level set in last year’s public borrowing and debt repayment plan, as the Government moves to balance financing needs with debt safety.

A survey, released on April 23, showed that while household businesses remain numerous, they are operating on thin profit margins and adopting a largely defensive stance.

The 2026–2035 period is widely seen as a critical window. If leveraged effectively, Vietnam can upgrade its economic structure and move deeper into global value chains; if not, it risks losing competitiveness and market share.

Electronics imports have surged in early 2026, signaling strong investment momentum to expand manufacturing capacity in response to rising global demand and a swelling pipeline of orders flowing into Vietnam.

A stronger, more brand-driven growth strategy is expected to help Vietnamese enterprises enhance their value and competitiveness in global markets, as the national brand continues to gain momentum in recent years.

The rapid institutionalisation of Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW has reignited the desire to create wealth, encouraged new business formation and positively impacted market entry and business activity.

With clear strategies, market-driven demand and applied research, Vietnam is well-positioned to realise its goal of becoming a global hub for high-value aquatic product processing by 2045.

As Hanoi is pursuing rapid, sustainable growth and deeper global integration, the Politburo’s Resolution 79-NQ/TW, issued on January 6, 2026, has laid out a new strategic direction for the state economic sector.

Recognising that ambitious local growth targets require real, actionable support, Khanh Hoa has engaged with local firms to explore practical ways to drive their development.

The Government has raised the tax-exempt revenue threshold for household businesses to 1 billion VND (38,000 USD) per year, from the current 500 million USD, to support small businesses, according to a newly-issued policy.

The Government issued Resolution No. 25/2026/NQ-CP on April 30, extending the application of Decree No. 72/2026/ND-CP, which reduces preferential import tariffs on several fuel products and inputs for fuel production.

Vietnam’s automobile market is witnessing a strong surge in hybrid vehicles, both in terms of quantity and quality, as more fuel-efficient and increasingly affordable models continue to enter the market.