Financial leasing was sound in several categories, such as for cars, up 26.4% to 8.5 trillion VND, ships up 79.44% and medical equipment up 50%.

The ASEAN region's growing demand, combined with geographic proximity that reduces transportation costs, creates a substantial competitive edge for Vietnamese enterprises.

Vietnamese exports to the EU will be subject to simplified due diligence requirements, easing the compliance burden on businesses.

Trend 26+ is the first trend publication of Vietnam’s furniture industry for the period 2026-30.

By 2030, the province’s seaport system is expected to handle 17.65–18.75 million tonnes of cargo annually, including 0.32–0.37 million TEUs of containerised cargo and 150,000–200,000 passenger visits per year.

Exporters targeting high-standard markets that impose strict quality requirements but offer attractive profit margins must pay greater attention to quality control for enhancing product consistency and resilience in the face of market fluctuations.

The newly-issued Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW of the Politburo on the development of the private economic sector has garnered strong support from experts and the business community.

The average export price of Vietnamese mangoes also rose by 72.65%, reflecting strong consumer acceptance in China.

Vietnam’s durian industry - recently hailed as a billion-dollar fruit export - has achieved remarkable growth, becoming a major agricultural sector. However, its rapid expansion now poses several risks.

Following China's detection of cadmium and auramine O in Vietnamese durians, Dak Lak seeks urgent government support for localized testing and oversight.

The Prime Minister proposes creating a regulated gold exchange to enable transparent public trading and prevent market manipulation and smuggling.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has signed Prime Ministerial Directive No. 71, dated May 23, outlining urgent tasks to promote sustainable durian production and export.

Outstanding loans to real estate businesses rose 25% year-on-year, while bond issuance and FDI show cautious optimism.

Authorities investigate contamination sources as Vietnam pushes for cleaner durian exports.

A proposed property tax law aims to stop idle land hoarding by making owners pay if land remains unused.

In a significant development for Vietnam’s durian industry, China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC) has officially approved 829 new growing area codes and 131 packing facility codes, expanding Vietnam’s access to this lucrative market.

Businesses will be required to invest in compliance measures such as traceability verification and environmental data systems.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on May 21 launched the Environmental and Social Risk Management System (ESMS) Handbook in Credit Granting Activities.

This is the first project in Vietnam bearing the Trump brand from the US-based Trump Organisation, and one of more than 20 such projects in the world.

The new circular aims to streamline administrative procedures, remove barriers and enhance the ease with which foreign capital can flow into Vietnam’s stock market.