This is a brief rundown of what is being reported today in Vietnam’s state-approved media and some others.
It compiles coverage from official outlets like Dan Tri, Tuoi Tre, and VN Express, highlighting the narratives currently shaping the country’s economic, financial, and business news landscape.
FTSE Russell upgrade confirmed
Vietnam Plus is reporting that FTSE Russell has confirmed that Vietnam’s stock market upgrade to Secondary Emerging Market status remains on track for September 2026.
The plan, first announced in October 2025, will see Vietnamese equities added to FTSE indices starting September 21, 2026 and completed by September 2027. View source→
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VN Airbus helicopter purchase
Helicopter Investor is reporting that Vietnam Helicopter Corporation has ordered three Airbus H225 helicopters to expand its offshore energy operations and replace ageing aircraft.
Airbus Helicopters said the deal builds on a partnership of more than 40 years. View source→
Ed.’s notes: speaks to long-term relationship between Vietnamese firms and Airbus – noted in the context of moves to shift to Boeing aircraft to support trade negotiations with the US.
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Textiles advertorial
Eco Textile has published an advertorial by Thygesen Textile Vietnam in which it says it is prioritising supply chain traceability and carbon tracking as European Union Digital Product Passport requirements reshape textile exports.
The company is building data systems to document production stages and meet stricter environmental, social, and governance compliance demanded by global buyers. View source→
Ed.’s notes: Noted because it speaks to what Vietnamese firms see as their key selling points / what foreign buyers want – doesn’t mention costs.
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To Lam elected president
BBC is reporting that To Lam has been elected president by Vietnam’s National Assembly, consolidating power as he also serves as general secretary of the Communist Party.
The unanimous vote follows the Communist Party Congress in January, marking a rare concentration of the country’s top two roles in one leader. View source→
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Vinhomes exec on foreign investor real estate interests
Dau Tu Kien Thuc is reporting that Nguyen Thanh Tam, Southern Business Director of Vinhomes, has told a forum that foreign investors are shifting from short-term speculation to large-scale projects with stable cash flow in Vietnam’s real estate sector.
He went on to note that rising foreign participation is increasing competition, requiring developers to improve project scale, quality, and environmental, social, and governance standards. View source→
Ed.’s notes: Foreign investors as challenge for local real estate firms possible recurring theme? Mentioned at forum back in January, too.
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Phu Quoc casino operator losses
Tuoi Tre is reporting that Phu Quoc Tourism Investment and Development, owner of Phu Quoc’s Corona Casino, reported a cumulative loss of VND5.857 trillion (US$222.3 million) by end 2025, with losses widening year on year.
The company posted a net loss of VND918 billion (US$34.8 million) in 2025, up 27 percent from VND725 billion in 2024. View source→
Ed.’s notes: Noted in the context of ongoing discussion re: reforms to gambling regulations.
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Dung Quat biofuels producer to reach capacity mid-April
Tuoi Tre is reporting that BSR Biofuels has said that its Dung Quat biofuel plant will reach 100 percent capacity by mid-April.
Pham Van Vuong, Director of BSR Biofuels, said output has risen from 60 percent in March to about 75 percent and is being ramped up gradually.
The plant resumed operations in January 2026 after years of inactivity, the article notes. View source→
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Korea-Japan-funded thermal power plant goes online
Thanh Nien is reporting that A US$2.2 billion foreign direct investment power project at Vung Ang II Thermal Power Company began full commercial operations on April 7, 2026.
The project, developed under a build-operate-transfer model, was funded by a consortium of Korean and Japanese investors. View source→
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Debt collection code of conduct
Vietnamnet is reporting that the Vietnam Banks Association has issued a code of conduct banning abusive practices in debt collection activities, including insulting a customer’s appearance, intelligence, income, or background.
The rules also prohibit staff from using threats, violence, harassment, or misleading information when dealing with borrowers or related individuals. View source→
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New PM supports 10 percent growth
Dau Tu Kien Thuc is reporting that Le Minh Hung has been elected prime minister, using his inaugural address to tell the National Assembly that gross domestic product growth above 10 percent annually from 2026 to 2031 is a development imperative.
Le Minh Hung said science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation will be key drivers alongside infrastructure, green growth, and competitiveness improvements. View source→
Ed.’s notes: Former PM was, at least publicly, a key proponent of using private credit to drive GDP growth. Hung used to work for the SBV, where high level execs have at times spoken out about the risks rapid credit growth creates. It will be interesting to see if Hung follows the former PM’s lead or uses his position to try to influence more sustainable monetary policy.
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Stock market Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,677.54, up 2.55 points or 0.15 percent, with a total trading value of VND 15,152.24 billion or US$575.04 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$31.31 million worth of equities, Tuesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange. Read the full article →
Exchange rates Tuesday
On April 7, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,050 and the sell rate was VND 27,100, a change of 250, and 250, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,075 (down 0.91 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD. Read the full article →
Tourist arrivals March
In March, Vietnam counted 2,080,079 tourist arrivals, a decrease of 6.70 percent from February, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. Read the full article →
Yesterday’s Vietnam news roundup
In today’s Vietnam news: State-controlled petrol firm revenue / profit expectations, Oatside re: fake job posting marketing ploy, Formosa fish-kill compensation, UOB Q2 2026 outlook, Fitch Ratings on banking sector liquidity, Gia Lai bars wind power project sales without consent, Petrol import tax cut extension proposed, Historic gold loan balloons, March fuel imports surge, Philippines trade investigation rice imports, Stock market yesterday, Exchange rates yesterday, Gasoline and oil production March, LPG production March, Natural gas production March, Crude oil production March, Yesterday’s Vietnam news roundup, and more. Read the full article →