Business

To achieve its target of double-digit economic growth, the Government has instructed ministries, sectors and localities to strive for a 100% disbursement rate of public investment capital, injecting more than 1 quadrillion VND (38 billion USD) into the economy at a faster pace.

As the economy enters a new phase of development with aspirations for high and sustainable growth, the issue of attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) is no longer merely about the scale of capital inflow, but now poses an urgent requirement regarding quality, spillover effects, and the ability to build endogenous capacity for the economy.

Amid deeper integration, Vietnamese agriculture is facing increasingly stringent requirements on quality and sustainable development. To overcome challenges and seize opportunities, cooperatives need to promote their role in linking farmers with enterprises and organising production along value chains.

In this new phase of development, Thai Nguyen province aims for double-digit growth, becoming a modern industrial centere with a high-middle income before 2030.

Amid concerns that the use of E10 biofuel petrol (comprising 10% ethanol and 90% mineral petrol) could affect car and motorbike engines, regulatory agencies and businesses have confirmed that they have not received any negative feedback regarding this fuel, while studies and trials have concluded that E10 petrol is suitable for most vehicles currently in circulation.

From June 1, E10 biofuel will go on sale nationwide. Prior to the large-scale rollout, technical assessments and pilot trials confirmed that the fuel poses no significant risks to modern vehicle engines.

The Department of Domestic Market Management and Development under the Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued a directive to petroleum producers, wholesalers, and distributors to ensure the stable supply of biofuel from June 1.

The Viet Nam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) launched its panel of specialists in fintech and digital economy dispute resolution on May 29 in Ho Chi Minh City.

National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh met with a delegation of scientists, entrepreneurs and business representatives from the Southeast Asian Research Association of Viet Nam in Ha Noi on May 29.

Official Dispatch No. 38/CD-TTg, issued by the prime minister, calls for strengthened enforcement of intellectual property rights. Many people still believe that enforcing intellectual property rights is solely the responsibility of regulatory authorities, however, in reality it is also the proactive responsibility of each business to protect its own brand, products, and intellectual assets.

Viet Nam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on May 29 held a meeting to promote Viet Nam–Africa agricultural cooperation and officially launched the Working Group on South-South cooperation in agriculture, aiming to strengthen practical and sustainable partnerships among developing countries.

Nearly 200 new Vietnamese-made defence products are expected to be unveiled at the Viet Nam International Defence Expo 2026, highlighting the country's growing defence industry capabilities.

Viet Nam’s leather and footwear industry is currently facing mounting challenges as rising input costs, declining unit prices and intensifying competition continue to squeeze profit margins.

Widespread heatwaves, coupled with the strong recovery of production and business activities, have led to a rapid increase in electricity demand nationwide.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam on May 28 met with leaders of several leading Thai corporations during his official visit to Thailand, urging them to expand high-quality investment in strategic sectors serving sustainable development.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and State President To Lam attended the Thailand – Viet Nam Business Forum 2026 in Bangkok on May 28 afternoon, alongside Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, senior officials from both countries and representatives of nearly 700 Vietnamese and Thai businesses.

Retail fuel prices in Viet Nam were reduced from 15:00 on May 28 following a decision issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance.

Amid ongoing fluctuations in global trade flows and mounting pressure for digital transformation, many logistics companies are standing at a crossroads where they must adapt rapidly or risk being left behind in the digital economy race.

On May 28, Central Retail Viet Nam coordinated with the People's Committee of Bac Ninh Province to organize a departure ceremony for the first container trucks transporting Luc Ngan lychees of this year’s lychee season to the GO!, Tops Market and mini go! supermarket chains nationwide.

Amid the wave of artificial intelligence (AI), green transition, and population ageing that is changing the global employment structure, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has warned that without stronger investment in lifelong learning, millions of workers risk being left behind in their own economies.