SK Group announced on April 24 that it has signed cooperation agreements to help develop an AI ecosystem in Vietnam.

The Secretariat of Economy of Mexico on April 22 updated its list of eligible steel mills, reinstating two Vietnamese producers after nearly a year of exclusion from the country’s import control system.

Vietnam has rolled out a cross-border QR payment service with the Republic of Korea (RoK), marking a new step in financial connectivity between the two countries and supporting growing tourism and trade flows.

Medical examinations and treatments via medical tourism promise to bring billions of dollars in value to Vietnam. Localities have already begun tapping into this high-potential market.

A new VCCI survey reveals that the majority of household businesses earn only marginal profits, with little room for growth or resilience.

Vietnam has officially adjusted its electricity peak-hour framework, concentrating the highest-demand period in the evening from 5:30pm to 10:30pm, as power consumption continues to surge nationwide.

Vietnamese businesses are calling for a shift from trade ties to joint development of AI, semiconductors and cybersecurity with South Korea.

PM Le Minh Hung and President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae Myung on April 23 attended the Vietnam – RoK Economic Forum in Hanoi, where both called for advancing bilateral cooperation in industry, investment and science-technology.

It's time for Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) to elevate bilateral cooperation to a new level, from investment partners to partners in shaping the future together, Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has said.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has granted a licence for the establishment of a wholly foreign-owned bank to the Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK).

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have been ranked among the top five fastest-growing urban centres in the world, according to a newly released Growth Hubs Index ranking by Savills.

Twelve Estonian companies joined an Estonia-Vietnam business seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on April 23, part of the official visit of Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, as the two countries seek to deepen trade and investment ties.

The Hateco International Container Terminal (HHIT) in Hai Phong received the ultra-large container vessel COSCO SHIPPING AQUARIUS on April 22, marking a new milestone as the biggest ship ever to dock at the port.

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.

Newly appointed Finance Minister Ngo Van Tuan faces significant pressure to both drive high economic growth and maintain macroeconomic stability. Public investment and tax policy have been identified as key bottlenecks that need to be addressed.

Convenience stores, mini supermarket chains and small to medium-sized supermarkets are seeing strong growth amid shifting consumer trends as retailers race to bring shopping closer to home in a rapidly expanding modern retail market.

Green transition, compliance with ESG standards, and Halal certification are the “passports” enabling Vietnamese businesses to achieve sustainable exports to the Malaysian market, as well as other Muslim-majority countries.

Ho Chi Minh City’s economy showed encouraging signs in the first quarter of 2026, with gross regional domestic product (GRDP) estimated to expand by 8.27% year-on-year – the strongest performance in more than five years.

Vietnam’s stock market on April 23 moved cautiously as it approached the upcoming holiday period, with investor sentiment turning more reserved and capital flows showing signs of slowdown.