In the first quarter of 2026, two-way trade between Hai Phong and China maintained strong momentum, with imports topping 2 billion USD, up 48.26% year-on-year, and exports surpassing 467 million USD, up nearly 57%.
Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung urged China to expand imports of Vietnamese goods, broaden the list of products eligible for tariff preferences, and further open its market.
The shared ambition is to transform Con Ong – Hon Net into a world-class green port powered by smart operations, with integrated logistics, industry, and offshore services, alongside efforts to cut emissions and protect biodiversity.
Running from April 16 to 23 nationwide, the Vietnam National Brand Week 2026 marks the 18th anniversary of Vietnam Brand Day (April 20, 2008 – 2026).
In 2026, Vietnam’s Investment Law and related policies are set for a new round of revisions, expected to reshape the investment landscape and business models.
Ca Mau is stepping up communication campaigns to disseminate legal regulations on IUU fishing, highlight recent enforcement results, and convey recommendations from the European Commission (EC)’s fifth inspection mission to fishing communities and relevant stakeholders.
The meeting with 39 major Shanghai firms underscored increasingly substantive and effective cooperation between Vietnam and China, as well as Phu Tho’s proactive push for global integration and foreign investment attraction.
Despite their environmental benefits, turning SAF and SMFO into big business faces major hurdles, mainly because making the stuff costs way more than regular fuels.
The construction sector faces mounting pressure to keep major projects on schedule while managing costs and stabilising markets. Yet, with gains from institutional reform, infrastructure investment, and growth model transformation, it remains well positioned to serve as a key growth engine.
Accordingly, the environmental protection tax on petrol (excluding ethanol), diesel, kerosene, mazut, and aviation fuel has been cut to 0 VND per litre. These products are also exempt from VAT declaration and payment, while still eligible for input VAT credit.
With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling rate applicable for commercial banks during the day is 26,357 VND/USD, and the floor rate 23,847 VND/USD.
If policies are implemented consistently and effectively, social housing could evolve from a short-term remedy into a major driver for a more stable and sustainable property market in the years ahead.
Vinachem signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on strategic cooperation with Kayan for International Trade, a company accounting for around 40% of Egypt’s apatite mining and export market share on April 14.
Up to 93% of European enterprises said they would recommend Vietnam as an investment destination – one of the highest endorsement levels in the history of the BCI survey. This indicates that investors are clearly distinguishing between short-term operational challenges and their long-term strategic outlook.
Unlike existing zones focused on traditional industry and border trade, the new model will be built on four pillars: concentrated digital technology, AI and data centres, an Asia-level disaster recovery data hub, and an education city.
Participating businesses are showcasing a wide range of products, from agricultural produce, processed foods, beverages, and spices to equipment and technologies for processing, packaging, and preservation.
The deal is designed to help Vinachem secure stable raw material supplies for its fertiliser production amid ongoing volatility in global commodity markets.
Representatives of USABC member companies shared views on investment and business policies in Vietnam, voicing strong confidence in the country’s cooperation potential and investment environment.
US business representatives showed confidence in Vietnam’s potential and investment climate, offering specific recommendations in energy, high-tech, logistics, trade, finance, healthcare, agriculture, and consumer goods.
Tay Ninh province is currently home to over 2,000 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects with a total registered capital of nearly 25 billion USD. Japan ranks fourth among the foreign investors, with 176 projects worth more than 1.26 billion USD.
