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.
Crackdown on stalled projects Hanoi
Dau Tu Kien Thuc is reporting that the Hanoi People’s Committee has ordered reviews of 341 delayed projects, requiring investors to submit reports by April 30 or risk suspension or revocation of their projects.
Authorities said investors failing to demonstrate implementation capacity and commitment in submitted reports would face project termination or recovery measures. View source→
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Roadmap for shifting flights from old to new airport HCMC
Tuoi Tre is reporting that Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) has proposed that from December 1, 2026, most international flights shift from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Long Thanh International Airport.
ACV said by 2027 Long Thanh could handle over 90 percent of Ho Chi Minh City international passengers, with Tan Son Nhat focusing on domestic and limited international services. View source→
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Construction materials mining violations
Nha Dau Tu is reporting that the Government Inspectorate of Vietnam identified widespread violations in the management, licensing, and extraction of construction materials across northern provinces, including Phu Tho, Hai Duong, and Bac Giang.
Breaches spanned planning, licensing, and on-site supervision, with authorities relying on company proposals, bypassing legal procedures, and failing to enforce financial and environmental obligations. View source→
Ed.’s notes: Adds to construction materials shortages challenges – that is, despite breaches, shortages still exist.
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Korea-Japan thermal power plant project online
Vietnam Plus is reporting that the Vung Ang II Thermal Power Plant, a US$2.2 billion Japan–South Korea-backed project, has been inaugurated in Ha Tinh, marking the start of operations for the 1,200 megawatt coal-fired facility.
Developed under a build-operate-transfer model, the project is led by Mitsubishi Corporation with a 60 percent stake and Korea Electric Power Corporation holding 40 percent.
The plant is currently operating at nearly 90 percent capacity, the article notes. View source→
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Singapore energy firm signs VN gas deal
OE Digital is reporting that Singapore-headquartered Jadestone Energy has agreed to sell gas from its offshore Vietnam fields to Vietnam’s PV Gas, with production expected to begin in late 2028.
Pricing is tied to past gas import levels in Vietnam, with gradual annual increases, the article says. View source→
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Huawei SHB cooperation agreement
Reuters is reporting that China’s Huawei Technologies Group has signed a cooperation deal with Saigon-Hanoi Commercial Joint Stock Bank to support the lender’s technology systems and expand its presence in Vietnam.
Under the agreement, Huawei will help design SHB’s technology infrastructure, including data platforms, and improve system stability and security. View source→
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Gold association wants gold loans for jewellery makers
Nguoi Lao Dong is reporting that the Vietnam Gold Traders Association has proposed allowing businesses to borrow gold from the public at negotiated interest rates to support jewellery production.
It warned that without legal guidance, activities such as buying or borrowing gold from individuals carry legal risks, with some firms already facing penalties. View source→
Ed.’s notes: Noted because it seems to be suggesting jewellery makers are having trouble getting their hands on gold. Feeds into a bigger narrative around the distortions in the local gold market.
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Lawmakers call for private sector support law
VnExpress is reporting that Pham Trong Nhan, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Labour Federation, has called for a dedicated law to support private sector development.
He has proposed a law that ensures equal access to resources, stronger property rights and a stable, predictable legal environment to reduce risks from policy changes. View source→
Ed.’s notes: Frames the problem as that private sector firms at a disadvantage, as opposed to the state-owned sector at an advantage. Might be difficult to effectively tackle the former without addressing the latter. #monitoring
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18-year-old unfinished housing project referred to MPS
Dau Tu Kien Thuc is reporting that the Government Inspectorate has uncovered major violations at the Usilk City project in Hanoi and referred the case to the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) for investigation.
The VND 10,000 billion (US$380 million) development, led by Song Da Thang Long Joint Stock Company, raised VND 8,456 billion (US$321 million) from homebuyers and investors but diverted VND 5,302 billion (US$201 million) to other uses.
The misuse of funds left the project stalled for over a decade, with more than 750 apartments undelivered and widespread legal disputes with buyers. View source→
Ed.’s notes: 2008 this project began — 18 years ago and only now being investigated?
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Vietnamese Coffee and the Iran War: Prices Down, Input Costs Up
Vietnamese coffee prices have been sliding for months now, down roughly 40 percent since April last year. For traders and farmers holding on to their beans in the hopes of higher prices, their woes are now being compounded by input costs driven higher by the war in Iran. Read the full article →
Exchange rates Monday
On April 20 in Vietnam, the black market US dollar was quoted at VND26,630 for buying and VND26,670 for selling, up VND20 and VND10, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND26,650, rising 0.06 percent, according to Ty Gia USD. Read the full article →
Stock market Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,837.11, up 19.94 points or 1.10 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,703.65 billion or US$823.67 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$23.42 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange. Read the full article →
Coal production March
Vietnam produced 4,280.72 thousand tonnes of coal in March, up 45.59 percent from 2,940.21 thousand tonnes in February 2026, according to the National Statistics Office. Read the full article →
Milk + dairy imports March
Vietnam imported milk and dairy to the tune of US$150 million in March, up from US$133 million in February, a change of 12.92 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Read the full article →
Fruit and veg imports March
Vietnam imported fruits and vegetables to the tune of US$230 million in March, up from US$193 million in February, a change of 19.12 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Read the full article →
Interview: Ngoc (Lily) Nguyen | HAP Commodities Consulting
This interview with Ngoc (Lily) Nguyen, the Vietnam Southern Region Sales Manager at HAP Commodities Consulting, covers how the Iran–Hormuz conflict is affecting the coffee sector in Vietnam, current price trends, and global supply expectations Read the full article →
Interview: Hao Qiu, Founder, Fair Farm Vietnam
This is an interview with Hao Qiu, the Founder of Fair Farm Vietnam. It looks at how global factors, including Brazil’s crop outlook and Middle East disruptions, are influencing coffee prices through shifting demand and higher logistics costs. Read the full article →
Interview: Timen ter Meulen Swijtink, Managing Director, Collective Company (LaCaph)
This is an interview with Timen ter Meulen Swijtink, Managing Director, Collective Company (producer of LaCaph-branded coffee). It covers how the Middle East crisis is affecting Vietnam’s coffee sector, how Vietnam’s coffee industry is evolving, and how younger farmers and closer feedback between producers and consumers are driving rapid improvements in coffee quality across Vietnam. Read the full article →
Yesterday’s Vietnam news roundup
In yesterday’s Vietnam news: Ready-to-drink tea market report, Rights groups EU action on Vietnam civic space crackdown, Taxi company buy 2,000 Vinfast cars, Vietnam Holdings monthly investor report, Techombank international fundraising, Tungsten mine sale, China offers loan support for VN rail projects, HCMC remittances fall, Gas / oil import tax cut extension, Bamboo Airways asset seizure unpaid debt, Fuel distributors fined over reserve requirement breaches, Soybean imports March, Fabric imports March, Car imports March, Camera exports March, Seafood exports March, Wood and wood products imports March, and more. Read the full article →