PM Pham Minh Chinh has issued Directive No. 11/CT-TTg dated April 3 on enhancing the mobilisation of overseas Vietnamese (OVs) in promoting and distributing Vietnamese products, and developing distribution channels abroad during 2026–2030.

Vietnam’s total social investment rose strongly in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting improving investor confidence and a sustained recovery in the business climate, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed a mechanism to allow advances from the State budget to the fuel price stabilisation fund, aiming to cushion volatility in domestic fuel prices, according to a draft decree.

Vietnamese exporters are moving beyond low-value shipments by adopting data-driven strategies and brand-led approaches to capture greater value in global markets.

Beyond teaching or translation and interpretation, language students have diverse career options ranging from marketing and communications to finance, tourism, and aviation.

The year 2026 may mark a turning point for Vietnam’s electric vehicle market, as affordable models are no longer a rarity and are increasingly capturing consumer interest, especially amid rising fuel prices.

Rising tensions in the Middle East are disrupting sea routes, forcing businesses to rethink logistics and absorb soaring costs.

Vietnam has emerged as a “bright spot” by absorbing a large share of young workforce through export-oriented manufacturing and deeper integration into global supply chains, according to Japan’s Nikkei newspaper.

The Politburo’s Resolution No. 70-NQ/TW is fueling green capital demand and cracking open a whole new playground for Vietnam’s capital market.

Fluctuating fuel prices are driving people and businesses to change their habits, from reducing the use of private vehicles to switching to clean energy to save costs and adapt.

Vietnam’s tourism sector is striving to maintain growth momentum as rising fuel prices drive up travel costs, forcing businesses to adapt, restructure products and shift toward more short-haul markets.

From this April, fuel enterprises will begin expanding the sale of E10 gasoline at filling stations nationwide, gradually replacing mineral gasoline.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade confirms sufficient fuel supply through April, despite escalating geopolitical tensions impacting global energy markets.

On the domestic network, group plans to operate more than 3,800 flights, providing over 730,000 seats, up about 13.3% in the number of flights and 16% in seat capacity year-on-year.

The solid start to the year provides a foundation to achieve full-year growth target even as global uncertainties loom, including the Middle East tension.

Total registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam reached 15.2 billion USD in the first quarter of 2026, up 42.9% year-on-year, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.

Total export and import turnover reached 249.5 billion USD during the first quarter of 2026, up 23% from a year earlier, the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance reported on April 4.

The March index gained 2.44% from December 2025 and posted a 4.65% year-on-year hike, the highest March reading in five years.

Vietnam’s disbursed foreign direct investment (FDI) reached an estimated US$5.41 billion in the first three months of 2026, up 9.1 percent year-on-year - the highest first-quarter figure recorded in the past five years.

The monetary policy will remain proactive and flexible, closely coordinated with an appropriately expansionary fiscal policy to prioritise inflation control while supporting sustainable growth.