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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 ECONOMY INVESTMENT
VIETNAM’S IMPORTS FROM CHINA TOP US$50 BILLION IN Q1
Vietnam’s imports from China in the first quarter of 2026 surged a staggering 31.6% year-on-year to more than US$50 billion, accounting for around 40% of the country’s total imports, customs data showed. The increase was driven largely by technology goods and industrial equipment. Imports of computers, electronics and components jumped 62.2% to US$16.77 billion, while machinery, equipment, tools and spare parts rose 25% to US$9.72 billion.
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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.
VIETNAM ECONOMY INVESTMENT
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.
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DONG THAP PROPOSES SEVEN MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS TO BOOST CONNECTIVITY
Authorities in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap have proposed seven major expressway and national highway projects for 2026-2030, with total capital estimated at around VND47.9 trillion. Central government funding is expected to account for the bulk, at about VND45.8 trillion, while the province will contribute more than VND2.1 trillion in counterpart capital.
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VIETNAM TARGETS OVER 30 AIRPORTS, 25 RAILWAY LINES BY 2050
Vietnam plans to expand its nationwide civil aviation network to more than 30 airports by 2050, with total capacity reaching 533 million passengers per year. Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh told the National Assembly on April 20, as the country accelerates decentralization and diversifies funding sources for transport infrastructure.
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