Ho Chi Minh City expands innovation startup space (Thursday, May 7,2026)

Currently ranked 110th among the world’s most dynamic startup ecosystems and among Southeast Asia’s top five, the southern economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City is seeking to build on its existing strengths to move into the world’s Top 100 startup cities in the coming years.

  New manufacturing orders decrease as costs rise (Thursday, May 7,2026)

Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) dropped to a seven-month low of 50.5 in April, down from 51.2 in March.

  Da Nang, Sekong coordinate border traffic, immigration during road upgrade (Thursday, May 7,2026)

The two sides exchanged views on traffic diversion plans, customs procedures, cargo taxation and vehicle management while agreeing that construction activities must not disrupt cross-border trade and travel.

  Vietnam to host international sourcing event series in September (Thursday, May 7,2026)

The Vietnam International Sourcing 2026 (VIS 2026) is one of Vietnam’s key trade promotion activities this year, serving as a platform to boost trade and investment cooperation while supporting the shift towards supply chain sustainability amid global economic uncertainties.

  Overseas Vietnamese expert sees private sector's greater role in Vietnam’s growth (Thursday, May 7,2026)

More and more Vietnamese in Canada are now discussing investment and business cooperation opportunities in their homeland, bringing home not only capital but also expertise and business networks.

  Vietnam's agricultural commodities market update – May 7 (Thursday, May 7,2026)

Vietnam’s agricultural commodities market on May 7 showed sharp divergence across key sectors, with coffee prices recovering on stronger international sentiment while durian prices fell steeply under mounting export barriers. Meanwhile, live hog prices continued to hold at elevated levels, and rice and pepper markets remained broadly stable, supported by resilient export demand.

  Opportunities for Vietnam's seafood exports in 2026 (Thursday, May 7,2026)

Entering 2026, Vietnam's seafood industry faces a period of both high expectations and new pressures.

  Agricultural, forestry, and fishery exports increased in 4 months (Thursday, May 7,2026)

In the first four months of 2026, the total export value of the entire sector reached approximately US$23.04 billion, an increase of 5.4% compared to the same period in 2025.

  Vietnam agricultural market wrap – May 6, 2026: Pepper and rice exports hold firm; coffee steady; durian slides on supply pressure (Wednesday, May 6,2026)

Vietnam’s agricultural commodities markets showed a clear divergence on May 6, 2026, as pepper and rice maintained strong export momentum, while coffee prices stabilized after recent declines and durian prices fell sharply under mounting seasonal supply pressure. Meanwhile, the live hog market posted mixed movements across regions, and rubber prices remained largely flat amid subdued trading activity.

  Vietnam’s exports of electric wires and cables increased in first quarter of 2026 (Wednesday, May 6,2026)

According to the preliminary statistics figures from the Customs Department, the export value of electrical wires and cables in the first quarter of 2026 reached nearly US$1.11 billion, an increase of 17.03% compared to the first quarter of 2025.

  Vietnam’s cement and clinker exports totaled 9.99 million tonnes in first quarter of 2026 (Wednesday, May 6,2026)

According to statistics from the Customs Department, cement and clinker exports in the first quarter of 2026 reached 9.99 million tonnes, equivalent to nearly 359.93 million USD, with an average price of 36 USD/tonne, an increase of 21.32% in volume, 20.78% in value, but a slight decrease of 0.44% in price compared to the same period of 2025.

  Consolidated document on conditions for assembling and importing automobiles issued (Wednesday, May 6,2026)

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.

  Exports of cassava and cassava products increased in first quarter of 2026 (Tuesday, May 5,2026)

According to statistics from the Customs Department, Vietnam’s exports of cassava and cassava products in the first quarter of 2026 reached nearly 1.34 million tonnes, equivalent to nearly 458.07 million USD, with an average price of 341.91 USD/tonne, an increase of 10.59% in volume, 22.85% in value, and 11.08% in price compared to the same period of 2025.

  Vietnam’s petroleum imports increased by 76.74% in first quarter of 2026 (Tuesday, May 5,2026)

In the first quarter of 2026, Vietnam's total petroleum imports reached nearly 3.37 million tonnes, equivalent to nearly US$2.93 billion.

  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.

  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.