Deputy PM orders sweeping administrative reform, cutting red tape by half (Tuesday, April 21,2026)

The Ministry of Finance and the central bank must take full responsibility before the Government and the Prime Minister, stressing that agencies must not cite sector-specific characteristics as a reason to delay or avoid reform, said Deputy PM Nguyen Van Thang.

  De Heus–Hung Nhon alliance eyes high-tech agricultural chain in Can Tho (Tuesday, April 21,2026)

Promoting their strengths in animal feed, breeding and integrated global supply chains, Hung Nhon Group and the Netherlands’ De Heus outlined a strategy to develop a closed-loop ecosystem covering breeding, feed production, farming, processing and export.

  Reform of state-owned enterprises seen as key driver of economic growth (Monday, April 20,2026)

Effective implementation of Resolution 79 is expected to help SOEs enhance performance, improve employee incomes and contribute more sustainably to economic growth.

  Reference exchange rate rises slightly at week’s beginning (Monday, April 20,2026)

The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,103 VND/USD on April 20, up just 1 VND from the last working day of the previous week.

  Vietnam seeks stable jet fuel supplies from China amid Middle East disruptions (Monday, April 20,2026)

On the basis of the long-standing friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and China, as well as close ties between their aviation authorities, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has asked the Civil Aviation Administration of China to direct relevant fuel suppliers to ensure sufficient and stable supplies for Vietnam.

  Agricultural Commodities Market Update – April 20 (Monday, April 20,2026)

On April 20, 2026, Vietnam’s agricultural commodities market exhibited strong divergence across key product groups, reflecting a complex interplay of supply dynamics and global influences. While coffee and durian prices continued to decline under the weight of fresh supply, pepper showed early signs of recovery. Meanwhile, rice exports and live hog prices maintained stable levels, reinforcing confidence among producers and traders.

  Nearly 100 tonnes of Vietnamese fruits, vegetables airlifted to UAE (Monday, April 20,2026)

Vietnamese fresh produce and processed foods are increasingly recognised for their quality, with items such as cashew nuts, coffee and spices gaining popularity among Middle East consumers. In 2025, Vietnam’s farm produce exports to the UAE exceeded 445 million USD, up nearly 24% year-on-year.

  Finance ministry eyes flexible tax thresholds (Monday, April 20,2026)

In a draft law amending several articles of the laws on personal income tax, corporate income tax and value-added tax, Vietnam's finance ministry proposed scrapping the fixed revenue threshold of 500 million VND. Instead, it suggested the threshold be set by the Government based on prevailing economic conditions.

  Imports of machinery and equipment in first quarter of 2026 (Monday, April 20,2026)

In the first three months of 2026, imports of machinery and equipment were valued at nearly US$15.5 billion, an increase of 22.67% compared to the first three months of 2025.

  Animal feed exports and imports in first quarter of 2026 (Monday, April 20,2026)

In the first three months of 2026, exports of animal feed reached nearly US$419.69 million, an increase of 57.16% compared to the first three months of 2025.