The reclassification of pickup trucks as trucks under Circular 53/2024/TT-BGTVT, which has led to restrictions on entering inner-city areas, is affecting both new and used pickup markets.

Vietnam’s seafood exports posted steady growth in the first quarter of 2026, reaching an estimated 2.64 billion USD, up nearly 8% year-on-year, supported largely by strong demand from China despite mixed performance across major markets.

Vietnam’s cross-border e-commerce sector is expanding rapidly but still represents a small fraction of the country’s total trade, highlighting untapped potential for export growth, experts say.

Vietnam’s tax authority has flagged more than 400 companies earning over VND1,000 billion (US$41 million) annually yet reporting losses, highlighting potential risks of tax evasion.

As demand for blending E10 RON95 biofuel continues to rise, ensuring a stable supply of input materials such as cassava and maize for ethanol production remains a significant challenge, requiring coordinated and comprehensive solutions.

A draft decree guiding the implementation of the Personal Income Tax (PIT) Law is being widely viewed by legal experts as a strategic policy move, going beyond mere technical tax adjustments to support long-term economic transformation.

Once seen as a two-in-one choice for many Vietnamese - stylish for city driving yet practical for carrying goods - pickup trucks have enjoyed nearly a decade of strong growth in the domestic market. However, the situation may now be changing.

Commercial banks have reached strong consensus on reducing market interest rates to support businesses and individuals, committing to lower both deposit and lending rates following a high-level meeting.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction says that improving housing supply will help stabilize the overall market, limit unreasonable price increases, and create more favorable conditions for genuine homebuyers.

Rising geopolitical risks could quickly impact Vietnam through energy prices, inflation, and global economic volatility.

Cashless payments have recorded impressive growth from the beginning of this year, with many transaction channels increasing by over 30%, showing a clear shift in consumer payment behaviour, according to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung has signed Decision No. 626/QD-TTg approving the programme for expansion into international markets for the 2026–2030 period.

Vietnam has reached a significant milestone in aviation development, with its first facility officially meeting European standards for aircraft maintenance training.

Travel firms are absorbing higher input costs while rolling out discounts to stimulate demand at Vietnam’s biggest tourism fair.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed that, starting April 30, 2026, all gasoline sold nationwide must be blended into E10 biofuel for use in gasoline-powered engines.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has introduced new regulations detailing how the petrol price stabilisation fund will be advanced, managed and repaid.

Northern Vietnam is set to welcome tens of thousands of new homes each year, but rising costs and strong demand may keep apartment prices elevated.

A food safety scandal involving Ha Long Canfoco has been identified as the most impactful incident affecting Vietnam’s food and beverage (F&B) sector in 2025, shaking consumer confidence across the industry.

A global shipping leader has joined a consortium bidding to develop the Can Gio mega port, a nearly US$5 billion project in Ho Chi Minh City.

A spike in electricity demand amid extreme heat has pushed rooftop solar ahead of wind and biomass, reshaping Vietnam’s power mix in a single day.