Vietnam firms move up value chain, join global supply networks
EconomyMany Vietnamese companies are moving beyond contract manufacturing and increasingly supplying components and technology to global industries including electronics, semiconductors and aviation, according to company executives.
Vietnam extends zero import tariff on fuel products to June 30
EconomyVietnam’s government on Thursday extended a zero-percent import tariff on fuel products until June 30 under a new resolution, aiming to support domestic supply and energy security, the Ministry of Finance said.
Vietnam, Netherlands discuss unlocking value in aquaculture toward sustainability
EconomyVietnamese and Dutch aquaculture stakeholders on Wednesday joined a workshop in Ho Chi Minh City to share ideas and explore cooperation models for a more sustainable and resilient aquaculture sector.
Vietnam government scraps 890 business conditions in sweeping administrative reform
EconomyThe Vietnamese government has issued eight new resolutions aimed at cutting red tape, decentralizing authority and simplifying administrative procedures and business conditions across a wide range of sectors.
Vietnam imports more LPG, LNG from US, Australia as gas prices hold high
EconomyVietnam’s PetroVietnam Gas (PV Gas) said it has imported more than 45,000 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the United States and over 71,000 tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Australia, helping support domestic supply as retail gas prices remained largely high.
Vietnam PM orders more power imports, emergency supply measures to avert shortages
EconomyVietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has ordered measures to ensure Vietnam avoids any power shortages, including increasing electricity imports from Laos and China and preparing to deploy floating power plants in emergencies, according to a government notice.
Vietnam’s GDP tops Thailand by $4bn on PPP basis: statistics office
EconomyVietnam’s economy has edged past Thailand by about US$4 billion in size based on gross domestic product (GDP) measured by purchasing power parity (PPP), according to the National Statistics Office, citing 2025 estimates.
Higher airfares push Vietnamese travelers toward flexible holiday plans
EconomyA sharp rise in airfares during the Reunification Day (April 30) and International Workers’ Day (May 1) holiday is pushing many Vietnamese passengers to adjust their itineraries–departing earlier or returning later to cut costs and avoid congestion.
Hanoi fines youth-favorite eateries Dookki, Laboong, Com Tho Bach Khoa over food safety violations
EconomyAuthorities in several Hanoi wards have fined a string of popular youth-oriented eateries, including Dookki, Laboong Milk Tea, and Com Tho Bach Khoa, for food safety violations such as poor hygiene, inadequate waste handling, and failure to register business operations.
More capital flows into Vietnam’s EV charging race
EconomyTMT Motors, the domestic distributor of Wuling electric vehicles in Vietnam, plans to expand its bet on electrification by rolling out thousands of charging points while reshaping its distribution network and preparing to launch the country’s cheapest electric car.
