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.
Business calls for lower interest rates
Vietnam News is reporting that businesses are seeking lower lending rates as rising costs and weak demand weighed on first quarter activity.
A National Statistics Office survey found 68.8 per cent of firms reported improved or unchanged conditions, while 31.2 per cent said operations worsened, with 46.8 per cent of businesses calling for lower lending rates. View source→
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Dung Quat crude supply 90 percent capacity to end-July
VnExpress is reporting that Chief Executive Officer Nguyen Viet Thang of Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical said Dung Quat refinery has secured a domestic crude supply that will allow it to operate at about 90 percent of designed capacity through early July. View source→
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APEC 2027 power supply delays
Nguoi Lao Dong is reporting that on April 13, 2026, Electricity Corporation of Southern Vietnam warned three Phu Quoc power projects risk delays due to unresolved land clearance ahead of APEC 2027.
The projects include the 220kV Phu Quoc substation and two 110kV transmission lines, intended to raise total capacity to 315 MVA for the event. View source→
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Delivery fee activity
Thanh Nien is reporting that on April 13, 2026, Viettel Post said it will cut its fuel surcharge to 12 per cent from April 14, while Vietnam Post reduced domestic surcharges by 4 per cent from April 1.
Giao Hang Tiet Kiem increased its surcharge from April 10, while Giao Hang Nhanh maintains a 10 per cent surcharge from March 20 without reduction.
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Ed.’s notes: Viettel Post and Vietnam Post are state-owned. The other two are not – political vs market decision making?
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LPG cylinder prices cut
Nguoi Lao Dong is reporting that on April 13, 2026, liquefied petroleum gas suppliers cut prices by VND20,000–30,000 (US$0.76–US$1.14) per 12kg cylinder amid falling global prices and high inventories.
Vietnam Liquefied Gas Company and Long Yin Energy reduced prices by VND1,667 per kg, lowering 12kg cylinders by VND20,000 (US$0.76). View source→
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State bank deputy director warning credit / deposits mismatch
Thanh Nien is reporting that on April 13, 2026, Deputy Director Pham Thi Thanh Tung of the State Bank of Vietnam warned that credit growth is outpacing deposit growth, raising liquidity risks.
Pham Thi Thanh Tung noted credit rose 19.07 per cent in 2024 while deposits increased 14.5 per cent, with the gap persisting into early 2026. View source→
Ed.’s notes: Another voice warning sustainbility of credit-powered GDP growth strategy.
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Chinese car factory nearing completion
Dau Tu Kien Thuc is reporting that On April 13, 2026, Omoda and Jaecoo Vietnam said its Hung Yen plant is nearing completion and preparing for operation within 2026.
The project, backed by Chery and Geleximco, has investment of US$319 million and designed capacity of 120,000 vehicles annually in its first phase. View source→
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THACO car to real estate earnings shift
The Investor is reporting that in a disclosure, Jardine Matheson, a major shareholder in Vietnam’s Truong Hai Auto Corporation, reported the latter’s 2025 profit rose sharply, driven mainly by its real estate business.
The disclosure shows the group’s earnings mix is shifting, with property becoming a key driver alongside its traditional automotive operations, the article also notes. View source→
Ed.’s notes: Follows shifting dynamics in the automotive industry – specifically over supply issues.
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Red tape cut ordered
VnExpress is reporting that Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has ordered ministries to submit plans by April 20 to cut administrative procedures and business conditions.
Le Minh Hung said reforms aim to reduce compliance time and costs for businesses, supporting Vietnam’s target of achieving double-digit economic growth. View source→
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Stock market Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,758.96, up 8.96 points or 0.51 percent, with a total trading value of VND 22,532.34 billion or US$855.12 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$3.76 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange. Read the full article →
Exchange rates Monday
On April 13, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,860 and the sell rate was VND 26,910, a change of 60, and 80, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,885 (up 0.26 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD. Read the full article →
LPG imports March
Vietnam imported LPG to the tune of US$213 million in March, up from US$175 million in February, a change of 21.62 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Read the full article →
Fertiliser imports March
Vietnam imported fertilisers to the tune of US$148 million in March, up from US$81 million in February, a change of 82.46 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Read the full article →
Coal imports March
Vietnam imported coal to the tune of US$601 million in March, up from US$539 million in February, a change of 11.65 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Read the full article →
Crude oil imports March
Vietnam imported crude oil to the tune of US$550 million in March, up from US$481 million in February, a change of 14.33 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Read the full article →
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