Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW, issued by the Politburo on May 4, 2025, on private sector development is emerging as a fresh catalyst for Hanoi’s business community, particularly in traditionally complex fields like transport and urban infrastructure.

Rising prices and a lack of affordable homes are exposing deeper flaws in the market, placing pressure on policymakers in the new term.

Vietnam’s economy has demonstrated strong resilience in recent years, but the next phase of development will demand more than recovery. It will require a fundamental shift in how growth is generated.

Vietnam has been recognized as one of the five best-performing countries globally for human capital development at the 2026 Spring Meetings.

Fuel distributors in the central province of Ha Tinh are entering the final stage of preparations to roll out E10 biofuel, completing upgrades to infrastructure and supply systems to ensure a smooth market transition without disruptions.

Amid Vietnam’s push to meet its greenhouse gas reduction commitments, DEPP3 has emerged as a key lever, providing technical and policy support through the Voluntary Agreement Scheme (VAS).

Effective implementation of Resolution 79 is expected to help SOEs enhance performance, improve employee incomes and contribute more sustainably to economic growth.

Hanoi has begun taking early steps to breathe new life into its heritage by using modern technologies, steadily fostering smart tourism and building a digital technology industry.

Leaders of South Korea’s four largest conglomerates - Samsung, SK, Hyundai Motor and LG - are expected to visit India and Vietnam next week as part of a business delegation accompanying President Lee Jae Myung.

On April 8, Le Manh Hung was approved by the National Assembly as Minister of Industry and Trade for the 2026-2031 term, stepping into a role defined by mounting pressure on both energy supply and the structure of Vietnam’s external trade.

The strategic project is expected to elevate Vietnam’s position in global maritime trade.

Viet Y Steel JSC has once again drawn attention as it falls under the scrutiny of tax authorities, despite maintaining annual revenues in the trillions of dong while posting prolonged losses.

Vietnam’s current fuel reserve capacity is no longer sufficient in the face of growing geopolitical risks, raising urgent questions about how to build a strategic system capable of withstanding prolonged disruptions.

A Japanese expert urged Vietnamese firms to focus on long-term capacity building, raising product quality and strengthening business credibility.

Vietnam is increasingly turning to homegrown technology to enhance the value of its agricultural products, as the sector seeks to reduce reliance on raw exports and strengthen its position in global markets.

Stimulating consumption and investment while maintaining a sustainable balance in the trade of goods are seen as critical solutions to bolster Vietnam’s economic growth, as the country strives toward ambitious expansion targets.

Vietnam’s tourism sector posted robust growth in the first quarter of 2026, underscoring the country’s rising appeal as a safe, stable and attractive destination.

Vice Chairman of the State Securities Commission (SSC) Bui Hoang Hai said Vietnamese stocks would be added to FTSE indices in four phases, starting in September 2026 and concluding in September 2027.

The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) is considering reductions in selected aviation service fees as higher jet fuel prices and global uncertainty add fresh pressure on airlines operating in the country.

Authorities in Vietnam’s central province of Gia Lai have approved investors for four solar and wind power projects worth nearly 5 trillion VND (190 million USD), the provincial People’s Committee said on April 16.