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Vietnam spent more than USD 200 million importing meat from India in the first quarter of 2026, highlighting the country’s growing role as a major supplier to the Vietnamese market.

Hanoi has proposed temporarily closing part of the Hanoi-Thai Nguyen Expressway for building a road linking the capital with the planned Gia Binh International Airport in Bac Ninh Province.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung ordered authorities to ensure Long Thanh International Airport begins operations in 2026.

Durian prices in Vietnam have fallen sharply, leaving many growers facing losses as farm-gate prices drop below production costs.

Moody's has upgraded Vietnam’s sovereign credit outlook from stable to positive, while affirming its Ba2 rating, the Ministry of Finance said.

Vietnam’s railway sector has opened summer ticket sales with fares up 5-10 per cent from 2025 due to higher fuel costs, while offering discounts for passengers.

Petrolimex, Vietnam's largest fuel retailer, reported a net loss of more than VND 660 billion (approximately USD 25.6 million) in the first quarter, despite a sharp rise in revenue.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang has urged banks to cut lending rates to the lowest possible level to support businesses and economic growth.

Vietnam has maintained stable fuel and power supplies despite rising volatility in global energy markets driven by tensions in the Middle East, Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung said.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health Vietnam has ordered an urgent review and recall of a2 Platinum Premium USA infant formula following concerns over potential contamination.

Ho Chi Minh City plans to begin construction on four metro projects in 2026 as it accelerates expansion of its urban transit network, according to the municipal Department of Construction.

Crystal Bay Airlines, a new entrant in Vietnam’s aviation sector, has announced recruitment for cabin crew positions as part of its expansion strategy.

Hanoi authorities have urged fuel distributors and retailers to speed up preparations for the rollout of E10 biofuel petrol ahead of a nationwide implementation deadline of June 1, 2026.

Several projects by Vietnam Airlines at Long Thanh Airport have yet to break ground, raising concerns they may not be operational in sync with the airport by the end of the year as planned.

Vietnam’s railway sector carried nearly 400,000 passengers during the Reunification Day (April 30)-May Day holiday period, with Hanoi Railway Station handling the highest passenger volume nationwide.

The arrival of Meiyijia, China’s largest convenience store chain, highlights the growing appeal of Vietnam’s retail market.

Vietnam’s aviation market saw 1.68 million passengers during the Hung Kings Commemoration and Reunification Day-May Day holiday period, up 2.2 per cent from a year earlier.

(Dan Tri) - Vietnam posted a trade deficit of USD 7.11 billion over the past four months, driven by imports of production inputs and consumer goods.

Residents in Gia Lai Province head into forests during the dry season to hunt weaver ants for the region’s signature dipping salt, earning up to VND 500,000 (USD 19) a day.