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Deposits from Vietnamese households in the banking system have climbed to a record VND 10.38 quadrillion, while corporate deposits continued to decline in the first month of the year.

Ho Chi Minh City has introduced contingency plans to safeguard energy security amid concerns over global supply instability, including scenarios involving severe fuel and electricity shortages.

Heavy rain and a whirlwind swept through a durian-growing area in Lam Dong Province, damaging homes and 37 hectares of orchards, with losses estimated at around VN D8 billion (USD 310,000).

Vietnam Airlines is serving Vietnamese seasonal fruits on domestic and international flights to promote regional specialties to global travellers.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction has approved expansion plans for Van Don International Airport and received a proposed master plan for Cam Ranh International Airport.

Vinhomes has introduced a programme allowing customers to use gold holdings in real estate transactions, aiming to unlock idle assets and stimulate investment in Vietnam’s property market.

Authorities in Bac Ninh Province have discovered more than three tonnes of pig intestines and dried pig intestines showing signs of spoilage and lacking clear origin documents at a local facility.

Vietnamese customs authorities have seized more than 18,000 products suspected of infringing intellectual property rights at two major border gates.

Vietnamese companies are investing millions of USD in factories processing agricultural byproducts as the country seeks to reduce waste, tackle pollution and create higher value export products.

Police in Ninh Binh Province have uncovered more than 7,600 counterfeit shoes and sandals bearing famous international brands during inspections of two warehouses.

Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro line has reported a strong profit in its first year of commercial operations, allowing the operator to eliminate accumulated losses from earlier investment phases.

Major carmakers in Vietnam have confirmed that their petrol vehicles are compatible with E10 biofuel ahead of its nationwide introduction from June 1.

Vietnam is expected to import 3.9 million tonnes of rice in 2026 as the country strengthens its role as a global agricultural processing hub.

Authorities in An Giang Province have approved the conversion of 270 hectares of forest land in Phu Quoc and Tho Chu special zones for building Tho Chu Airport.

Police in Tay Ninh Province have arrested three suspects accused of producing and distributing large quantities of counterfeit fertiliser bearing the Baconco brand name.

Ca Mau Province has unveiled a list of 96 investment projects for 2026, including power plants, eco tourism zones and urban developments aimed at attracting major investors.