Việt Nam Electricity (EVN) on Friday announced that the average retail electricity price will be increased by 4.8 per cent starting from Saturday, marking the fourth hike since early 2023.

Environmental pollution is on the rise, and without imposing a tax on petrol, it will be difficult to change consumer behavior, the minister stated. A special consumption tax on petrol has been in place since 1998.

The private economy was crucial driver for HCM City’s growth over the past four months and the city will introduce a series of measures to further support this sector, affirmed HCM City’s Department of Finance.

The airport improvements will make Phú Quốc, the Pearl Island, an important tourism and marine economic hub of the country.

On the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), the VN-Index closed at 1,267.3 points, down 2.5 points from the previous session.

Minister of Agriculture and Environment Đỗ Đức Duy urged enterprises to invest in processing, logistics and quality control while strengthening value chain ties and staying alert to US trade rules.

ASEAN economic ministers shared the view that completing the negotiations for upgrading the ATIGA would send positive signals to the business community about ASEAN’s strong commitment to regional economic integration through reducing trade barriers

The PM asked the Minister of Agriculture and Environment to raise appropriate measures to strengthen domestic production to ensure food security and exports in all circumstances.

Việt Nam’s durian exports to China hit just 35,000 tonnes (US$130 million) in the first four months, only 20 per cent of the target, down from $500 million year-on-year.

The Vietnamese booth attracted participation from 10 domestic agribusinesses, with each contributing an assortment of products on display to introduce to the Italian market.

The event brought together government and industry leaders to discuss partnerships in renewable energy, AI, cybersecurity and smart transport, combining Australia's tech strengths with Việt Nam's urban growth

By the end of April 2025, the field had produced nearly 75 million barrels of oil, making a significant contribution to national revenue.

Việt Nam expects a bumper crop of lychee this year with an output of 303,000 tonnes, about 30 per cent higher than that of last year.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has issued a dispatch asking for coordinated actions to maintain stability in the production, sale, and export of agricultural, forestry, and aquatic products in response to mounting global trade uncertainties.

HCM City saw positive growth across many areas in April, especially tourism revenue, thanks to recent celebrations.

A Vietnamese delegation will take part in the 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit, scheduled for May 11-14 in Maryland, the US, Minister of Finance Nguyễn Văn Thắng told US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper at their meeting in Hà Nội on Thursday.

A proposal to impose a 20-per-cent tax on profits from real estate transfers could create negative impacts on the housing market and overall accessibility for homebuyers.

To date, more than four tonnes of refined bird’s nests and millions of processed products worth over US$4 million have been officially exported.

The rapid decline in global oil prices, particularly following US President Trump's announcement of new tariffs on imports, has created significant volatility in the market. 

Forum hears that VN can use this time to stabilise the domestic market and supply chains, maintain the confidence of investors and international partners and turn the crisis into a driver for reform and competitiveness improvement.