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Vietnam is mobilising overseas communities to boost distribution of domestic goods abroad, aiming to strengthen exports and global market access by 2030.

Vietnam has proposed raising coal production capacity by up to 15 per cent to safeguard energy supplies amid rising global uncertainty.

Vingroup chairman Pham Nhat Vuong has become Southeast Asia’s richest billionaire with a net worth exceeding USD 24.5 billion, according to Forbes.

Hanoi recorded the highest cost of living in Vietnam in 2025, while Vinh Long was ranked the most affordable, according to official data.

Vietnam plans State-budget advances to its fuel price stabilisation fund, aiming to cushion domestic fuel price swings amid global market volatility and rising energy costs.

The monetary policy will remain proactive and flexible, closely coordinated with an appropriately expansionary fiscal policy to prioritise inflation control while supporting sustainable growth.

Vietnam’s domestic fuel supply is sufficient to meet demand through the end of April 2026 amid rising global energy concerns linked to the escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Vietnam’s economy expanded 7.83 per cent in the first quarter, its strongest growth rate in 15 years despite ongoing domestic and global challenges.

Vietnam is looking to expand exports into the global Halal market, but experts say firms must meet strict standards and adopt clear strategies to unlock opportunities.

Construction of Phan Thiet Airport’s civil aviation component is set to start on April 28, aiming to boost connectivity and tourism in south-central Vietnam.

HCM City’s tourism sector is offering nearly 5,000 jobs as businesses ramp up hiring, signalling strong recovery and expansion momentum.

HCM City’s economy grew 8.27 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, its fastest pace in five years, driven largely by services and logistics.

Vietnam’s manufacturing sector faced accelerating cost inflation in March, with firms raising prices at the fastest pace in nearly 15 years amid fallout from the Middle East conflict.

Vietnam and China have expanded cross-border QR payments, allowing Chinese tourists to pay via Alipay in Vietnam and supporting trade and tourism growth.

Demand for electric motorbikes in Vietnam has surged, with some retailers reporting sales up to three times higher as consumers shift from petrol vehicles.

Ho Chi Minh City secured nearly USD 2.9 billion in foreign investment in the first quarter, marking a sharp rise and highlighting continued investor confidence.