Domestic consumption gains momentum as retail sales rise over 11%
Total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue reached an estimated 3.18 quadrillion VND (120.7 billion USD) during the January–May period, up 11.2% year-on-year.
SOE equitisation urged to improve quality, attract foreign capital
Major policies have been introduced to strengthen the financial market and improve the role of SOEs. Notably, Politburo Resolution No.79-NQ/TW dated January 6, 2026 on State economic development requires SOEs to serve as the core force of the State economy, operate effectively under market principles and adopt modern, transparent governance standards with regional and international competitiveness.
Healthy digital content market in the making
The sharper crackdown is rapidly redrawing how online entertainment is distributed and consumed, while gradually reshaping public awareness and responsibility toward copyright protection.
Ministry establishes monitoring framework for carbon market
Under a new circular, the exchange of greenhouse gas emission quotas and carbon credits is conducted on the domestic carbon credit exchange through the carbon trading system, which is interconnected with the national registration system.
Vietnamese pomelos gain broader access to Australian market
The update by Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to its Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON) on April 10, officially setting out import conditions for Vietnamese pomelos, is regarded as a major milestone in market access efforts.
Vietnam’s pet care market emerges as lucrative investment opportunity
Across the Asia-Pacific, 60% of respondents own pets, while Vietnam’s pet ownership rate stands at 79%, among the highest in the region. Notably, 55% of Vietnamese pet owners have two or more pets, signalling that pet ownership has evolved from a hobby into a modern lifestyle choice.
Vietnam fast-tracks crypto asset market piloting
The Vietnamese Government plans to pilot exchanges for crypto and digital assets starting from the second quarter of 2026, as part of efforts to bring the emerging market into operation.
Urgent measures ramped up to stabilise market amid rising costs
Authorities are urgently rolling out measures to stabilise the market as surging input costs place unprecedented pressure on the retail market, with suppliers pushing for price hikes and supermarket systems striving to keep prices in check.
Timely regulation keeps fuel market stable as hoarding declines
Since March 8, following the latest price adjustment by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and the Ministry of Finance (MoF), cases of fuel hoarding and queues for stockpiling have declined.
Businesses accelerate preparations for pilot crypto asset exchange
With the legal framework now in place and the pilot roadmap under way, the country’s crypto asset market is expected to gradually enter a more regulated development phase.
Japan–Vietnam Capital Fund officially launched, focusing investments in Vietnam
Japan–Vietnam Capital Fund, a Vietnam-focused investment fund co-managed by DBJ and SSI Asset Management (SSIAM), was set up to channel high-quality capital into Vietnam’s equity market, focusing on listed companies with strong governance, clear growth strategies and long-term investment potential.
Vietnam tourism accelerates green transition to power 2026 growth
Looking ahead to 2026, the tourism sector targets about 25 million international arrivals, 150 million domestic holidaymakers and total revenue of around 1.12 quadrillion VND (approximately 43 billion USD), reflecting its ambition to develop tourism into a spearhead economic sector in line with the Government's goals.
Vietnam's retail market hits 269 bln USD as e-commerce booms: report
Modern retail infrastructure in Vietnam grew substantially, reaching 1,293 supermarkets and 276 shopping malls nationwide, complemented by 8,274 traditional markets. The expansion has transformed urban economy and driven a consumer shift toward modern retail formats.