At major commercial banks, the opening hour buying rate declined but the selling rate went up slightly.
Vietnam is projected to remain one of the fastest-growing economies in the region, expanding by 6.3% in 2026 and 7.7% in 2027, according to the WB.
The silver economy offers a new perspective on population ageing: instead of treating it as a burden, it is seen as a major economic opportunity
Under the theme "Accelerating decarbonisation in agriculture and manufacturing – Unlocking trade and investment opportunities", the forum gathered nearly 200 researchers, experts and businesses involved in policy development, investment, research and innovation. Participants exchanged insights and explored ways to translate the cooperation potential between Vietnam and Australia into practical business opportunities.
Vietnam–Mexico relations have been continously strengthened and developed over more than half a century, particularly in trade, with Mexico currently serving as Vietnam’s second-largest trading partner in Latin America.
At major commercial banks, the opening hour buying rate declined but the selling rate went up slightly.
Vietnam is projected to remain one of the fastest-growing economies in the region, expanding by 6.3% in 2026 and 7.7% in 2027, according to the WB.
The silver economy offers a new perspective on population ageing: instead of treating it as a burden, it is seen as a major economic opportunity
The Ministry of Finance has recently released the draft for public feedback, with the decree expected to take effect from July 1. The draft specifies 21 categories of tax-exempt income, adding five, aimed at encouraging individuals working in priority sectors aligned with national development strategies.
Despite the domestic e-commerce market reaching an estimated 31 billion USD in 2025, placing Vietnam among the world’s top 10 and top three in ASEAN, total import-export turnover via e-commerce stood at just 4.45 billion USD.
An official stressed the need for close monitoring, proactive responses, ensuring stable fuel supply, as well as stronger market surveillance to prevent unjustified price hikes following fuel increases.
With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling rate applicable for commercial banks during the day is 23,847 VND/USD, and the floor rate 26,357 VND/USD.
Export turnover in March alone was estimated at around 927 million USD, increasing more than 5% compared to the same period last year.
The SBV's figures show that cashless transactions increased by over 40.7% in volume and 13.4% in value in the first two months of 2026, compared to the same period last year.
A highlight of Vietnam Expo 2026 is the presence of numerous international pavilions, gathering trade promotion organisations, industry associations and enterprises from various countries and territories.
Participating companies are showcasing a wide range of products and technologies across the textile and garment value chain, including machinery, equipment, fabrics, yarn, cotton, accessories and garment materials.
According to the Vietnam Biofuels Association, the country currently operates six fuel ethanol plants with a combined designed capacity of approximately 600,000 cubic metres per year. At full capacity, these facilities could meet around 40% of the demand for E10 RON95 blending. However, securing sufficient feedstock to operate at full capacity continues to face considerable difficulties.
The Vietnam–Russia Economic Forum 2026 (VREF 2026), themed “Unleashing internal strength in the new era,” took place in Hanoi on April 8 in a hybrid format, bringing together scholars, policymakers, experts and business representatives to discuss economic development and strengthen bilateral cooperation in the evolving global landscape.
Leaders of the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade described the office as a concrete outcome of cooperation with the People’s Government of Hainan Province, following the Memoranda of Understanding signed a year earlier, enhancing economic and trade ties and establishing the Haikou office.
The “Vietnam AI Economy 2025” report, released by the National Innovation Centre, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and Boston Consulting Group, puts hard numbers on the opportunity for the first time. It forecasts that AI could add up to 130 billion USD to Vietnam’s GDP by 2040, equivalent to roughly 25% of the country’s current economy.
Despite ongoing global economic uncertainties, the size of the coming delegation reflects strong US business interest in expanding trade, investment, and long-term partnerships in Vietnam, as well as confidence in the country’s economic growth prospects.
With a strengthened foundation and continued reform commitment, Vietnam’s stock market has a solid basis to develop in a more stable, transparent, and internationally aligned direction.
Public investment was a major contributor to the economy’s 7.83% GDP growth in the first quarter, achieved despite global uncertainties and rising input costs. Nonetheless, the figure fell short of the 9.1% growth scenario outlined in the Government’s Resolution No. 01/NQ-CP.
The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,106 VND/USD on April 8, down 2 VND from the previous day.
Vietnam's action programme to implement the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Strategic Plan aims to translate the strategic priorities of the AEC into concrete actions aligned with Vietnam’s development conditions.
Ho Chi Minh City needs to strengthen investment in supply chain data systems, smart warehouses, regional logistics centres and inland container depots, while promoting stronger linkages between FDI firms, large domestic companies and small and medium-sized enterprises to support technology transfer and workforce development.
Despite record net foreign outflows in 2025, many experts view those withdrawals as cyclical rather than structural, while medium- and long-term fundamentals remain supportive.
The programme for expansion into international markets for the 2026–2030 period is designed to address institutional and policy bottlenecks in order to encourage, facilitate and manage risks associated with enterprises’ investment and business activities abroad.
