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Japan will provide JPY 50 billion in next-generation ODA to support Vietnam’s green transition, climate adaptation and sustainable development goals.

Deposit interest rates in Vietnam are edging higher, with some lenders offering up to 8.4 per cent a year as credit demand and liquidity pressures increase.

Around 80 per cent of supermarket suppliers in Vietnam have requested price increases, prompting urgent measures by authorities to stabilise the market.

Sun Group plans to begin construction of the Phan Thiet Airport passenger terminal on April 30, with the project expected to be completed and operational by 2027.

Export firms in Vietnam are struggling to reach European markets due to rising shipping costs and Middle East instability, forcing many to sell their surplus products to local consumers instead.

Northern mountainous province Dien Bien has approved two renewable energy projects worth nearly VND 10 trillion, boosting its transition towards green power sources.

Authorities in Danang have approved the investor for the Lien Chieu Container Port project, a major infrastructure development worth more than USD 1.7 billion.

Hanoi is considering the development of two financial centres as part of its long-term strategy to strengthen the capital’s role in national and regional financial services.

The Starlink satellite internet service for individual users in Vietnam is expected to cost about USD 435 in the first month, including equipment and subscription fees.

Vietnamese agricultural specialists are helping transform abandoned land in Africa into productive rice fields, as Vietnam expands efforts to export its farming expertise.

A surge in tourist arrivals and rising hotel performance in Vietnam are attracting a growing number of international hospitality brands seeking to expand into the country’s fast-growing hotel market.

The European Commission has launched an anti-dumping probe into imports of coiled copper tubes and pipes from Vietnam and several other countries, Vietnam’s Trade Remedies Authority said.

Thanh Hoa plans to prioritise investment in 11 golf course projects between 2026 and 2030 as part of efforts to attract investors ahead of a provincial promotion conference.

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are disrupting key shipping routes, raising logistics costs and increasing supply chain risks for Vietnam’s agricultural and seafood exports.

Danish brewer Carlsberg reported strong revenue but significant losses from its operations in Vietnam in 2025, highlighting growing challenges in one of the world’s largest beer markets.

Several Vietnamese banks have resumed large-scale recruitment in 2026 after a year of workforce cuts, with some institutions planning to hire up to 1,000 employees.

Vietnam has officially inaugurated a modern space centre in Hanoi aimed at strengthening the country’s satellite technology, remote sensing capabilities and space research capacity.

Some electric taxi operators in Vietnam have reduced fares to stimulate demand even as petrol-powered taxis raise prices following a sharp rise in fuel costs.

Vietnam’s economic outlook for 2026 remains positive thanks to strong fundamentals and domestic growth drivers, though global geopolitical tensions and trade shifts pose risks, according to UOB.