FRUIT AND VEGETABLE EXPORTS SURGE ON GLOBAL DEMAND
Việt Nam’s fruit and vegetable exports have made a strong start to the year, with rising shipments and tighter compliance with international standards helping producers tap robust global demand, according to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetables Association. The association reported export earnings of nearly US$532 million in April, bringing total export value to $2.06 billion in the first four months of the year, up 22 per cent year-on-year.
MINI SUPERMARKETS AND CONVENIENCE STORES ON THE RISE
Convenience stores, mini supermarket chains and small to medium-sized supermarkets are seeing strong growth amid shifting consumer trends as retailers race to bring shopping closer to home in a rapidly expanding modern retail market. According to market analysis data from VNDIRECT Securities Corporation, economic experts said the retail market has recovered strongly since the COVID-19 pandemic.
VIỆT NAM, CHINA EYE CROSS-BORDER ALUMINIUM VALUE CHAIN
The Red River Basin cooperation mechanism is emerging as a platform for deeper economic integration between Việt Nam and China’s Yunnan Province, particularly in the development of the aluminium industry. The initiative links seven localities in Yunnan with eight northern provinces of Việt Nam, aiming to streamline trade, logistics and industrial development along a shared economic corridor.
BANKS LAUNCH CROSS-BORDER QR PAYMENTS TO TAP GROWING DIGITAL ECONOMY
Banks are rolling out cross-border QR payment services enabling consumers to make international transactions directly through domestic banking apps to tap into the country’s fast-growing digital economy. The expansion of QR-based payments is gradually reshaping spending habits, reducing reliance on cash and international cards while offering faster and more transparent transactions at points of sale.
REALIZED FDI IN Q1 HITS FIVE-YEAR HIGH
During January-March, FDI inflows into Viet Nam showed a strong recovery, reaching US$15.2 billion, up 42.9 percent compared to the same period last year, reported the National Statistics Office. Specifically, Viet Nam licensed 904 new projects with total registered capital of US$10.23 billion, up 6.4 percent in the number of projects and 2.4 times higher in capital volume.
VIETNAM GAINS NEARLY US$72 MILLION FROM CARBON CREDIT
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) announced that Viet Nam will receive an additional US$71.96 million from carbon credit. This is the second time the country has gained significant revenue from "selling clean air" through carbon credits. Through a results-based payment mechanism, Viet Nam will be paid corresponding to independently verified reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
FDI INFLOWS FORECAST TO REACH 38 BILLION USD ANNUALLY IN NEXT 5 YEARS
According to Mai, the wave of foreign investment continues to be strengthened by traditional giants like Samsung, LG, Sumitomo and Mitsubishi, as well as emerging high-tech corporations such as Microsoft and Nvidia, with large-scale projects worth billions of US dollars. Aside from the increase in the number and value of FDI projects, new capital flows into Vietnam are also expected to have high technological content, contributing to the transformation of the country’s growth model.
HO CHI MINH CITY ANNOUNCES 2026-2030 INVESTMENT PROJECTS
The list released on April 17 encourages investment in projects that align with the development direction and tasks of Ho Chi Minh City towards 2030 as outlined in Resolution No. 31-NQ/TW. The list prioritises investment in high technology, innovation, digital economy, sharing economy, green economy, circular economy; and encourages investment in sectors such as agriculture, forestry, and fisheries; industry; trade and services; and tourism.
