HANOI CITY MEETS 45% OF FULL-YEAR REVENUE TARGET AFTER FIRST FOUR MONTHS
Hanoi City’s state budget revenue reached an estimated VND293.4 trillion in the first four months of 2026, equivalent to 45.1% of its full-year target, city statistics data showed. Domestic revenue remained the main contributor, totaling VND279 trillion, or 45.7% of the estimate, according to the Hanoi Statistics Office.Revenue from import-export activities was estimated at VND13.1 trillion, meeting 35.9% of the target and rising 21.2% from a year earlier.
HCMC TARGETS VND1 QUADRILLION IN BUDGET REVENUE FOR 2026
Speaking before Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, and other top Party and State officials, Quang described the targets as a strong political commitment. Breaking down the revenue goal, Quang said the city has set a baseline target of VND964 trillion, up about 20% against 2025. To reach the VND1 quadrillion mark, the city will need to mobilize an additional VND36 trillion.
INVITATION TO AN GIANG PLANNING ANNOUNCEMENT AND INVESTMENT PROMOTION CONFERENCE
In implementation of the 2026 local support program and in support of FDI enterprises expanding their investment in the Southern, IPISC – Ministry of Finance is supporting An Giang Province in organizing the An Giang Planning Announcement and Investment Promotion Conference. IPISC respectfully invites the Leadership of your esteemed organization to attend the Conference and kindly support the invitation of your member enterprises to participate in the event.
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.
