Plans to increase the tax-free revenue ceiling aim to ease pressure on small businesses while preserving fairness across the economy.

The negative impact of E10 gasoline on engine performance is negligible. Since testing began in Vietnam, leaders from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, PVOIL, and Petrolimex have pioneered its use and recorded no unusual effects.

On April 4, diesel prices climbed to VND44,780 per liter. With their large fuel tank capacities, many pickup trucks and diesel-powered cars in Vietnam now require VND2.4 million and nearly VND4 million for a full tank.

A number of renewable energy enterprises have reported losses or very low profits, and signs ahead appear even worse despite skyrocketing global oil and gas prices.

VN fruit industry has recorded notable milestones with the first shipment of durian exported under a “green lane” mechanism through Huu Nghi International Border Gate to China, and the first official export of green-skinned pomelo to Australia.

To realise the target of faster and more sustainable growth of the private economic sector experts underlined that greater policy space must be created for domestic private businesses to grow.

Vietnam is accelerating efforts to pilot its crypto asset market, driven by the formal entry of international exchanges and the rapid rollout of tax and accounting frameworks, paving the way for operations to begin.

Vietnam is stepping up its global energy engagement as it participates in an international bidding round for oil and gas exploration in Algeria.

Vietnam is building a closed-loop “circular economy” ecosystem, with the industrial sector driving the most drastic, sweeping and transformative change.

Vietnam is entering a new investment cycle with fewer but larger projects aimed at achieving double-digit growth in 2026–2030.

The world economy is facing many uncertainties, and geopolitical tensions have not cooled down, causing increasing pressure on monetary policy management for the banking sector and the new Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Pham Duc An.

Experts warn that high compliance costs could discourage growth among Vietnam’s 1.7 million household businesses above the tax threshold.

A surge in ultra-low-cost televisions priced at around VND3 million (US$120) is reshaping the consumer electronics segment, even as broader market dynamics reveal persistent price rigidity despite falling fuel costs.

Nearly 100 tonnes of fresh fruits and vegetables from Vietnam have been airlifted to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by Lulu Group International, marking a new step in expanding the presence of Vietnamese farm produce in the Middle East market.

Remittances to Ho Chi Minh City fell in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting a combination of global economic uncertainties, geopolitical tensions, and seasonal factors, according to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)'s Region 2 branch.

Vietnam has called on China to help maintain stable jet fuel supplies for its airlines as ongoing tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt global energy supply chains.

The Vung Ang II Thermal Power Plant was officially inaugurated on April 18 at the Vung Ang Economic Zone in Ha Tinh, marking a significant milestone in strengthening Vietnam’s energy security and supporting regional economic growth.

The finance ministry is seeking to make tax thresholds more flexible for household businesses and introduce a tax-free revenue level for small firms, in a move aimed at adapting to economic pressures and supporting growth.

FDI capital in Vietnam is expected to continue growing positively, potentially reaching $38-40 billion annually during the next five years, honorary chairman of the Association of Foreign Invested Enterprises Associate Professor Dr Nguyen Mai said.

National branding is emerging as a strategic tool to enhance the country’s global standing, helping businesses shift from contract manufacturing to innovation-driven growth and sustainable value creation, according to a trade official.