Global gold prices surged above US$4,700 an ounce as Vietnamese buyers flocked to gold shops amid an unusually low domestic premium.

Hundreds of container trucks carrying durians have been pouring into the area around Dau Giay Bus Station in Dong Nai City in recent days, waiting for samples to be collected for export quality testing.

Vietnamese coffee exporters are stepping up efforts to penetrate Germany’s premium coffee segment through their participation in Kaffee Campus 2026, a major coffee event organised by the German Roasters Guild (Deutsche Röstergilde e.V.).

The Vietnamese Embassy in the US, in coordination with the US Department of Commerce and the SelectUSA programme, hosted the “Connect with Vietnam/SelectUSA 2026” event in Washington, D.C. on May 4.

A Vietnamese delegation has held a working session with senior US officials on the sidelines of the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston to explore opportunities for US energy investments in VN and discuss trade and investment policy issues.

A draft decree proposing temporary overseas travel suspensions for taxpayers owing from VND1 million (US$39) is stirring debate in Vietnam over whether the threshold is too low.

Vietnam’s labour market is entering an accelerated transition under digitalisation and AI. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), about 11.5 million workers - one in five - are in jobs potentially affected by GenAI.

The gold market has experienced unpredictable developments in the first four months of 2026, with prices plunging sharply after hitting a peak in late January.

Vietnam exported 95,100 tonnes of pepper in the first four months of 2026, generating US$614.4 million in revenue. Notably, the United States emerged as the largest buyer, paying the highest prices for the commodity.

A surge in Vingroup shares propels Vietnam’s richest man to an unprecedented fortune above US$35 billion.

Vietnam’s automotive market continued to receive a strong supply of new vehicles in April, with domestically produced cars clearly outpacing imports.

After pocketing trillion-dong profits, major livestock enterprises have simultaneously revealed ambitions to exploit a new "gold mine" in the agricultural sector.

Vietnam should promptly review and adjust its tax policies to promote fertiliser exports and improve overall industry efficiency, according to experts.

Domestic airfares in Vietnam have risen by 15-20% on average as a fuel supply crunch linked to conflicts in the Middle East drives up costs, airport operator Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) said in a newly released 2025 annual report.

The Vietnam space was opened at the Foire de Paris on May 4 by the Vietnam Cultural Centre in France, marking the country’s continued presence at one of Europe’s most prominent trade and cultural events.

Faced with geopolitical instability and spiraling trade uncertainty, Vietnam has held its ground as a magnet for foreign direct investment (FDI), reinforcing its place on the global map.

A growing number of cooperatives in Ho Chi Minh City are proactively developing standardised raw material zones, not only meeting domestic demand but also steadily breaking into demanding international markets.

More than 119,400 enterprises were established and re-entered the market in the first four months of 2026, marking a year-on-year increase of 32.8%, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

As financial fraud and online scams become increasingly sophisticated, Vietnamese banks are tightening transaction controls and deploying digital tools to detect risks earlier and better protect customers.​

A group of customers sat all day in a cafe but ordered only a few drinks, while bringing in outside food. When reminded of the rules, they gave the cafe a 1-star rating.