To serve the peak period, the railway sector maintained regular operations of the Thong Nhat (North–South) and regional train services, running a total of 182 trips and offering nearly 90,000 seats.

Petrovietnam Oil Corporation (PVOIL) has completed all necessary technical infrastructure, supply arrangements, and workforce preparation to officially distribute E10RON95 biofuel gasoline across its entire nationwide system starting May 15.

Australia has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into galvanised steel imports from Vietnam and the Republic of Korea, according to the Vietnam Trade Office in Australia.

Moody’s on May 4 upgraded Vietnam’s outlook from “stable” to “positive,” while affirming the country’s sovereign credit rating at Ba2, according to the Ministry of Finance.

Vietnam’s state budget revenue reached an estimated 1,114 trillion VND (42.84 billion USD) in January-April, equivalent to 44% of the full-year plan and up 15.2% from a year earlier, the Ministry of Finance reported on May 4.

Deputy Minister of Finance Le Tan Can has outlined three key and breakthrough solutions to maintain macroeconomic stability, control inflation, and balance growth speed with quality amid global economic headwinds and pressure.

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.