The World Bank (WB) has urged Vietnam to take urgent action to adapt to climate change, in addition to its policy recommendations to improve public investment efficiency, strengthen accountability, and enhance the legal framework.

Vietnam needs an estimated sum of 3.3 quadrillion VND (136 billion USD) for electricity generation and power grid development in 2025-30 period.

The continuous influx of investment proposals from US technology corporations is a positive signal, demonstrating HCM City’s strong appeal to high-quality capital, especially in technology and real estate sectors.

As VN gears up for a bumper lychee harvest in 2025, estimated to reach 303,000 tons, the agricultural sector, in coordination with localities, is proactively deploying measures to enhance fruit quality, expand markets, and boost exports.

Manufacturers fear waste and cost under new emissions rules without matching fuel supply.

According to S&P Global, Vietnam’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 49.8 in May from 45.6 in April, remaining just below the 50-point threshold. The reading signals a near-return to stable operating conditions.

The drive toward listing is part of a broader strategy among banks to strengthen capital bases.

Despite being weeks away from peak harvest season, Hung Yen’s signature egg-shaped lychees are already sold out thanks to a surge in pre-orders.

Breaking down the figures, agricultural products accounted for 15.29 billion USD, up 16.3% while livestock products totalled 217.2 milion USD, an 11.7% increase.

To meet travel demand during the 2025 peak summer season, the national flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines has announced an increase in flight frequency on two key international routes from Ho Chi Minh City to Singapore and Bangkok.

Hanoi recorded strong performance in five-month revenue from domestic sources, which reached 346.9 trillion VND to account for 73.2% of the annual target and mark a 55.4% year-on-year increase.

Vietnam is set to make a groundbreaking entry into the 'low-emission' rice market in Japan, with its first export shipment in June.

The mandatory use of electronic invoices (e-invoices) generated by cash registers marks a significant step in the Government’s ongoing efforts to modernise tax management and ensure greater fairness and transparency in fulfilling tax obligations.

A key recommendation was for the municipal Party Committee to issue policy guidance on special mechanisms to support long-term strategic investors, particularly the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) – the world’s largest shipping company.

Its Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 4.27% in the first five months, impacting residents' budgets, according to a report by the city’s Statistics Office.

Apartment prices in Hanoi and HCM City have stabilized and are no longer experiencing a strong upward trend as seen in 2024, according to the Ministry of Construction’s housing and real estate market report for the first quarter of the year.

Minister Do Duc Duy leads delegation to the U.S. to strengthen agri-trade and seek new import opportunities.

Vietnam implements a unified tax identification system beginning July 2025 to reduce risk and boost transparency.

Dao Nam Hai has been dismissed from his role as CEO and has also ceased to be a board member of Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) effective May 30.

Trump’s tariff hike shocks global markets, but Vietnam’s steel ambitions may be perfectly timed.