CPI up 0.84% in April on rising energy, dining costs (Monday, May 4,2026)

The CPI in April advanced 3.31% compared to December 2025 and 5.46% from a year earlier. For the first four months of 2026, the index climbed 3.99% against the same period last year, with core inflation growing 3.89%.

  Imports of computers, electronics, and components increased in first quarter of 2026 (Monday, May 4,2026)

According to the preliminary statistics figures from the Customs Department, imports of computers, electronics, and components into Vietnam in March of 2026 increased by 35.49% compared to February of 2026 and by 53.84% compared to March of 2025, reaching US$17.67 billion.

  Consolidated document on conditions for assembling and importing automobiles issued (Monday, May 4,2026)

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued a consolidated document regulating the conditions for manufacturing, assembling, importing, and providing warranty and maintenance services for automobiles.

  Hanoi's supporting industries face challenges to get double-digit growth (Monday, May 4,2026)

The goal of double-digit growth places supporting industries in a crucial role, but the biggest bottleneck lies in competitiveness and the ability to participate deeply in the value chain.

  Technology bolsters growth confidence among Vietnam’s small businesses (Sunday, May 3,2026)

The survey also indicates that this growth is expected to continue into 2026, with 89% of Vietnamese small businesses planning to expand operations. This outlook is fueled by a strong emphasis on embracing technology, expanding e-commerce, and enhancing corporate governance capabilities.

  Vietnam's industry spearheads transition to circular economy (Saturday, May 2,2026)

The circular economy is no longer just a policy choice. It has become an inevitable trend for delivering sustainable and green growth, sharpening competitiveness at home and abroad, and meeting Vietnam’s net-zero emissions target by 2050. It is now a prerequisite to sustain long-term economic expansion, particularly in industrial production and supporting industries.

  Vietnam ranks 18th among world’s top exporters in 2025 (Friday, May 1,2026)

Vietnam’s exports reached about 470 billion USD for the first time last year, up more than 16% year on year, with a trade surplus of over 20 billion USD, contributing significantly to maintaining macroeconomic stability.

  Leading LNG import markets in first quarter of 2026 (Friday, May 1,2026)

In the first quarter of 2026, the country imported over 882,419 tonnes of LNG, worth of nearly US$518.05 million, with an average price of US$587.08/tonne.

  Vietnam-Singapore trade exchange increased strongly (Friday, May 1,2026)

Vietnam-Singapore trade turnover in the first quarter of 2026 reached SGD 13.6 billion, a 38.3% increase compared to the same period last year, reflecting the trend of expanding cooperation and deeper participation in the global value chain of the two economies.

  Vietnam’s property market buoyed by domestic strength, infrastructure push (Thursday, April 30,2026)

Improvements in macroeconomic fundamentals, coupled with a renewed inflow of investment capital, are laying the groundwork for a new growth cycle.

  Vietnam’s Q1 e-commerce revenue jumps 47% to 5.7 billion USD on Shopee, TikTok Shop, Lazada (Thursday, April 30,2026)

According to data aggregation and analytics platform Metric.vn, the e-commerce market across these four major platforms maintained strong growth momentum in the first quarter of this year.

  Vietnam’s economy maintains strong momentum amid global uncertainties: AMRO (Thursday, April 30,2026)

The Vietnamese economy has demonstrated notable resilience despite prolonged global headwinds.

  Party Secretariat’s permanent member pays tribute to President Ho Chi Minh in Nghe An (Wednesday, April 29,2026)

At the ceremony, Politburo member and permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu and his entourage expressed profound gratitude to President Ho Chi Minh, the great leader of the Party and the Vietnamese people, a national liberation hero and the founder of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

  Central bank proposes overhaul of forex rules for foreign investment flows (Wednesday, April 29,2026)

The draft circular is intended to replace Circular 06/2019/TT-NHNN, introducing a more flexible and synchronised approach to managing capital flows linked to foreign investment activities.

  Import and export procedures to be simplified (Wednesday, April 29,2026)

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has just announced amendments and additions to a series of administrative procedures in the import and export sector, focusing on simplifying processes and facilitating businesses.

  Vietnam’s long-term investment appeal remains intact: EuroCham (Wednesday, April 29,2026)

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.

  Morning digest on April 29 (Wednesday, April 29,2026)

The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.

  Vietnam's iron and steel exports in first quarter of 2026 (Tuesday, April 28,2026)

According to the calculations from the Vietnam Customs Department, in the first three months of 2026, Vietnam's exports of all types of iron and steel reached 2.944 million tonnes, equivalent to a value of US$1.861 billion, an increase of 6.9% in volume and 4.18% in value compared to the same period in 2025.

  Industrial production increased by 9%, many key sectors achieved breakthroughs (Tuesday, April 28,2026)

Vietnam’s industrial production index for the first quarter was estimated to increase by 9% year-on-year (it increased by 8.3% in the first quarter of 2025), of which the processing and manufacturing sector increased by 9.7%, contributing 7.6% to the overall increase.

  Vietnam agricultural commodities market on April 28: Coffee faced macro pressure, durian prices diverged sharply (Tuesday, April 28,2026)

Vietnam’s agricultural commodities market on April 28 showed a pause in domestic coffee prices amid growing concerns over global supply, while pepper consolidated at elevated levels and durian prices displayed a sharp divide between premium and lower-grade segments.

  Computer and electronics exports in first quarter of 2026 (Monday, April 27,2026)

According to the preliminary statistics from the Customs Department, in the first quarter of 2026, the export value of computers and electronics nationwide reached over US$30.72 billion, an increase of 45.49% compared to the first quarter of 2025.

  Vietnam agricultural commodities market on April 27: Durian prices hit bottom, coffee slipped back to VND88,000/kg (Monday, April 27,2026)

Vietnam’s agricultural commodities market on April 27 saw a sharp collapse in durian prices and further weakness in coffee, while brighter sentiment emerged from rice exports and pepper trade.

  Agricultural commodities market on April 26: Coffee cooled off, Durian suddenly rebounded (Sunday, April 26,2026)

Vietnam’s agricultural commodities market on April 26 presented a mixed picture, as domestic and global coffee prices retreated under profit-taking pressure, while Ri6 durian unexpectedly surged by as much as VND20,000 per kg. Pepper and live hog prices remained elevated, while rice and rubber traded in a calmer tone ahead of the upcoming holiday period.

  Vietnam Agricultural Commodities Market on April 25: Coffee Approached VND90,000/kg, Durian Prices Diverged Sharply (Saturday, April 25,2026)

Vietnam’s agricultural commodities market on April 25 was led by a strong rally in coffee prices, driven by tightening global supply concerns, while domestic pepper and rubber markets remained largely stable.

  Increasing localization rate and opening up growth potential for mechanical engineering industry (Friday, April 24,2026)

  Vietnam Agricultural Commodities Market on April 24: Coffee Regained Momentum, Rice Exports Prepared for New Upswing (Friday, April 24,2026)

Vietnam’s agricultural commodities market on April 24 showed renewed strength in coffee and export rice, while pepper, live hogs and domestic rubber prices remained broadly stable to reinforce recent recovery trends.

  Vietjet leads Southeast Asia in emissions efficiency (Thursday, April 23,2026)

Under comparable operating conditions, Vietjet’s leading position highlights its ability to optimise performance across its entire operational chain, including aircraft configuration, route network design and load management.

  Seafood imports declined slightly in first quarter of 2026 (Thursday, April 23,2026)

In the first three months of 2026, seafood imports reached over US$753.85 million, a slight decrease of 0.85% compared to the first three months of 2025.

  Seafood exports increased in three months of 2026 (Thursday, April 23,2026)

In the first three months of 2026, seafood exports reached over US$2.64 billion, an increase of 14.41% compared to the first three months of 2025.

  Hai Phong waives port infrastructure fees for liquid cargo through end-2026 (Wednesday, April 22,2026)

Hai Phong sets the fee for the use of port infrastructure, service facilities and public utilities at seaport border gates at zero for liquid cargo comprising petrol, oil and gas.