Vietnam Today
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05/04/2026 16:18
Vietnam Today
Industrial production continues expansion in 4M
The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) in the first four months of 2026 increasing 9.2% year-on-year.
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Vietnam's total trade hits over $344 billion in 4M
Exports valued at $168.53 billion, up 19.7% year-on-year.
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Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and President to pay state visit to India
This will be Mr. To Lam's first visit to India in his capacity as Party General Secretary and State President of Vietnam.
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Government issues 8 resolutions to streamline administrative procedures and business conditions
Under these resolutions, the Government decided to abolish 184 administrative procedures, simplify 394 administrative procedures, and decentralize 134 administrative procedures to local authorities.
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Decree on import duty cuts to 0% for certain fuel products takes effect until June 30
Under a newly-issued resolution of the Government, the validity of Decree No. 72/2026/ND-CP, which lowers preferential import duty rates on selected fuel products and raw materials to 0%, is extended until the end of June 30 this year.
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Vietnam’s path to energy self-sufficiency
The path to Vietnam’s energy self-sufficiency will rely on continued advances in science and technology for greater domestic production.
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Consequences resulting from fuel price rises
Fuel price rises have triggered higher prices in inputs and materials used throughout Vietnam’s economy and support has become crucial.
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Vietnam, RoK target $150bln in bilateral trade by 2030
Leaders of the two countries committed to facilitating trade and opening markets for each other’s goods.
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Vietnam records $4.25 bln trade deficit in first half of April
According to Vietnam Customs, this development reflects a surge in demand for production inputs while also contributing to pressure on the overall balance of payments.
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Vietnam's seafood exports earn $2.64bln in Q1
China and Hong Kong (China) remaining the largest importers of Vietnamese seafood.
