Market Summary
April 04, 2026
Vietnam's GDP grew by 7.83% in Q1, marking the highest growth in 16 years, primarily fueled by strong performance in the services, industry, and manufacturing sectors. This robust economic expansion was supported by increased consumer demand and public investment disbursement.
VnExpress International - BusinessVietnam's Q1 GDP grew by a robust 7.83% year-on-year, driven by strong performance in services, industry, and construction, alongside increased trade and new business registrations. However, the economy faces challenges including rising business closures, a decline in registered capital, and global uncertainties, despite controlled inflation.
VnExpress - Kinh doanhVietnamese textile and garment businesses are struggling with significantly increased raw material and shipping costs due to Middle East conflicts, compounded by weak global demand and intense competition. This major export sector faces unstable orders and reduced profitability, with these challenges projected to persist into 2026.
VnExpress - Kinh doanhPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh reaffirmed Vietnam's commitment to achieving double-digit economic growth (over 10%) for the year, emphasizing macroeconomic stability, inflation control, and outlining key measures such as accelerating public investment, stimulating domestic consumption, and optimizing monetary and fiscal policies.
VnExpress - Kinh doanhVietnam's Ministry of Finance has issued a circular imposing a 0.1% personal income tax on crypto asset transfers, mirroring the taxation method for securities transactions. This policy is viewed as a simple, cautious, and consistent approach to establish tax collection mechanisms in the nascent digital asset market.
VnExpress - Kinh doanhSacombank is seizing over 86,000 m2 of land owned by FLC Group in Gia Lai province to recover a bad debt from Bamboo Airways, after both the borrower and guarantor failed to meet repayment obligations. This action, scheduled from April 22 to June 22, is a significant step in the bank's debt recovery efforts.
VnExpress - Kinh doanhHo Chi Minh City's Q1 GRDP grew 8.27%, the highest in over five years, driven by the services sector and strong foreign direct investment. Despite challenges from rising input costs, the city maintains a positive growth outlook and aims for over 10% GRDP growth in 2026.
VnExpress - Kinh doanhTPBank announced two candidates for its Board of Directors, including Ms. Do Quynh Anh, daughter of a former Vice Chairman, and Ms.
VnExpress - Kinh doanhVietnam's Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade assures that the country's fuel supply is guaranteed until the end of April, with domestic refineries and imports ensuring stability despite global volatility. The government is implementing various measures, including tax reductions and a price stabilization fund, to maintain lower-than-average prices and energy security.
VnExpress - Kinh doanhVietnam's Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade announced that the country has secured sufficient fuel supply through April, with both Dung Quat and Nghi Son refineries having secured crude feedstock, despite the Middle East crisis severely disrupting global oil and gas chains. The government is also confident in maintaining electricity supply for 2026, implementing long-term energy security plans and contingency measures for peak demand.
VnExpress International - BusinessAir travel costs are projected to rise significantly due to soaring jet fuel prices, which have nearly doubled. Airlines are responding by increasing ticket prices, adding baggage fees, and cutting flight capacity to offset higher operating expenses, making travel more expensive for passengers.
VnExpress - Kinh doanhColusa - Miliket (CMN) reported record high revenue but its lowest pre-tax profit in 4 years due to increased raw material costs and additional land lease payments. To address capacity constraints and future growth, the company plans a significant 800-900 billion VND factory expansion, including the acquisition of a company for a 4-hectare land plot.
VnExpress - Kinh doanhThe US dollar increased by 0.18% against the Vietnamese dong on the black market, reaching VND27,520, while Vietcombank kept its official rate unchanged at VND26,362. Globally, the dollar remained strong despite geopolitical concerns.
VnExpress International - BusinessChina, the world's largest oil importer, is increasingly resilient to Middle East energy shocks due to its rapid adoption of electric vehicles and significant investment in clean energy sources like wind and solar, reducing its reliance on imported fossil fuels. This strategic shift is helping Chinese EV companies achieve profitability and bolstering the nation's energy security.
VnExpress - Kinh doanhInformation provided for educational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Data sourced from public Vietnamese market feeds.
Last updated: 2026-05-13T17:57:53Z.