Australian companies have strengths in regtech, data governance, cybersecurity, payment infrastructure, and digital assets—areas that align with Vietnam’s priorities. Their experience in highly regulated environments could help Vietnam address challenges such as financial fraud, cybercrime, and security risks.
HDBank and LSE signed a strategic cooperation agreement to establish a long-term framework supporting Vietnamese enterprises in raising capital abroad.
Phu Tho considers businesses long-term strategic partners and is committed to creating favourable conditions for Chinese investors to implement projects efficiently and sustainably, said Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Tran Duy Dong.
As of December 31, 2025, Vietnam’s banking system comprised 127 credit institutions with total assets nearing 28.9 quadrillion VND (1.1 trillion USD), a 22% jump from late 2024 and nearly 2,000 times higher than four decades ago.
Under the newly announced framework, the State Bank of Vietnam is targeting inflation at around 4.5% per annum, while maintaining a flexible and accommodative monetary stance, with readiness to provide liquidity support when necessary.
With a large Muslim population, Türkiye serves as both a major consumer market and a well-developed processing hub for such products. Meanwhile, Vietnam is gradually establishing its capacity to supply Halal goods, particularly in processed foods, agricultural produce, beverages, tourism services and logistics.
The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,106 VND/USD on April 14, unchanged from the previous day.
Da Nang has set a target of having at least five financial technology (FinTech) businesses with revenues of over 1 trillion VND (40 million USD) yearly, while the Free Trade Zone would contribute 17.9% to the city’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP).
Electric motorcycle sales by Honda Vietnam, Yamaha Motor Vietnam, Piaggio Vietnam, SYM Vietnam and Suzuki Vietnam, rose by 8.3% year-on-year to 729,121 units.
Against the current challenging backdrop, international observers view Vietnam as a model “success story” thanks to policy consistency and strong execution.
Lam Dong province boasts strengths in agriculture and significant tourism potential, while Cambodia is a promising market with rapidly growing consumption, services, tourism, and modern distribution systems.
Once fully operational, the plant, comprising two units with a total capacity of 1,403 MW, will significantly increase electricity supply to the national grid, particularly during peak demand periods.
Vietnam now maintains 198 conditional business lines and 4,603 business conditions. Under the Party Central Committee conclusion, ministries and agencies must cut at least 30% of existing conditional business lines, or about 60 business lines, while eliminating all redundant conditions.
Electric vehicles continued to emerge as a new growth driver in the reviewed period. VinFast sold 27,609 EVs in March alone, up 127% year-on-year, bringing its first-quarter sales to 53,684 units.
Under the agreed structure, BIDV will earmark 30 million USD from the JICA loan specifically for rural MSMEs, while the remaining 20 million USD will support MSMEs more broadly.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung called on businesses of Vietnam and Slovakia to strengthen partnerships in areas of mutual strength and demand, particularly in manufacturing, high technology, automotive industry, precision engineering, automation, renewable energy, green transition, logistics, supply chain connectivity, digital transformation, and human resource development.
Dong Thap has now secured its first pomelo growing area that meets export requirements for Australia, facilitated by Blue Ocean Import-Export JSC. This milestone is expected to serve as a foundation for expanding market access in the coming period.
With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling rate applicable for commercial banks during the day is 26,361 VND/USD, and the floor rate 23,851 VND/USD.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Canada joined the exhibition to promote Vietnam as an attractive travel destination. With support from domestic tourism companies and tour operators, the Vietnam booth attracted attention thanks to its well-designed displays and informative materials.
The agreement signed on April 10 represents Dragone’s first formal entry into Vietnam through a strategic partnership, underscoring the country’s growing appeal to leading global creative companies. It also reinforces Sun Group’s role as a pioneer in bringing world-class performing arts experiences to Vietnamese audiences.
