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.
DPPA expansion proposed
Dau Tu Kien Thuc is reporting that Phan Thi Thu Thuy, representing the Electricity Authority under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, has told a forum that the government is studying expanding access to direct power purchase agreements.
Specifically, broadening eligible users to include data centres and industrial zones, the article says. View source→
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VN Mercantile Exchange international integration agreement
In a press release, Trading Technologies International has said it has signed an agreement with the Mercantile Exchange of Vietnam (MXV) to provide exchange connectivity services, expanding access to global derivatives markets.
The deal enables MXV members to trade across major international exchanges, including CME Group, London Metal Exchange, Intercontinental Exchange, and Singapore Exchange via TT’s infrastructure. View source→
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Nuclear power village relocation concerns
Dialogue Earth is carrying a feature covering Vietnam’s nuclear power ambitions with a focus on the impact on villagers in Vinh Tuong, who face displacement, lost livelihoods, and unclear compensation as the project moves ahead. View source→
Ed.’s notes: Noted for POV from village.
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SK + VN leaders meeting outcomes
Bloomberg is reporting that Vietnam and South Korea signed 12 agreements covering security, technology and nuclear power cooperation during talks between To Lam and Lee Jae Myung in Hanoi.
The deals include nuclear plant development and financing arrangements involving Petrovietnam and Korea Electric Power Corporation, alongside Korean financial institutions. View source→
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Vinfast car deliveries jump
In an SEC filing, VinFast has reported preliminary global deliveries of 58,577 electric vehicles in Q1 2026, up 61 percent year on year.
The Limo Green (12,693 units) and VF 3 (11,088 units) were the top-selling models, followed by the VF 5, VF 6, and VF 7.
The company also delivered 143,136 e-scooters and e-bikes, a 219 percent increase.
VinFast said it will release full Q1 2026 financial results on June 8. View source→
Ed.’s notes: “More cars delivered is only good news if each car gets cheaper to build. VinFast’s numbers say the opposite,” per a Basis Report editorial from earlier this month.
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Singapore firm buy out local partner Cai Mep LNG terminal
Gas World is reporting that Singapore-based AG&P LNG has agreed to acquire the remaining 51 percent stake in the Cai Mep terminal from Hai Linh Company, taking full ownership of the LNG import facility in Vung Tau.
The terminal has a capacity of three million tonnes per annum, with plans to double throughput to six million tonnes under full control and integrate it into US-based Nebula Energy’s global LNG network. View source→
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Japanese flour factory HCMC
Thanh Nien is reporting that Japan’s Maruyama Shinji has announced a US$21 million tempura flour plant in Ho Chi Minh City.
Initial plans target around 1,000 tonnes of tempura flour output in the first year, alongside several thousand tonnes of other products for business customers. View source→
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VP Bank chasing high-risk, high-reward
Nha Dau Tu is reporting that the CEO of VPBank, Nguyen Duc Vinh, has said VPBank is accepting higher non-performing loans in order to access higher-yield retail and small business customers.
In addition, he notes that bad debts are rising in retail and small and medium enterprises.
The article goes on to say that the bank is also preparing to launch a digital asset exchange, targeting operations this year, pending approval, the article says. View source→
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Sacombank passes on crypto exchange
Dau Tu Kien Thuc is reporting that Phan Dinh Tue, a Sacombank board member, has said the bank will not expand into crypto assets in the near term at its annual meeting.
Phan Dinh Tue said the bank is prioritising core operations, governance and business efficiency over entering volatile new financial segments. View source→
Ed.’s notes: Noted for contrast with above VPBank strategy above.
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HCMC-Hanoi flight fuel surcharge
Thanh Nien is reporting that the Civil Aviation Authority has proposed a fuel surcharge of VND 311,000 (US$11.80) per flight for the Hanoi–Ho Chi Minh City route.
The proposal would apply for about three months to support airlines facing higher operating costs, pending government approval due to unclear legal provisions. View source→
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Government bond auction Wednesday
Vietnam’s State Treasury raised VND 10,400 billion (US$395 million) in its April 22 bond auction, with demand concentrated in the 5-year, 10-year and 15-year tenors, according to the latest release from the Vietnam Bond Market Association. Read the full article →
Stock market Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,857.30, up 23.82 points or 1.30 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,390.52 billion or US$811.78 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$3.38 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange. Read the full article →
Exchange rates Wednesday
On April 22, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,570, and the sell rate was VND 26,600, a change of 30 and 50, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,585 (down 0.15 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD. Read the full article →
Beer production March
Vietnam produced 379.66 million litres of beer in March, up 24.03 percent from 306.11 million litres in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office. Read the full article →
Machines and tools imports March
Vietnam imported machines and tools to the tune of US$5,555 million in March, up from US$4,047 million in February, a change of 37.26 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Read the full article →
Computer imports March
Vietnam imported computers to the tune of US$17,672 million in March, up from US$13,043 million in February, a change of 35.49 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Read the full article →
Plastic products exports March
Vietnam exported plastic products to the tune of US$690 million in March, up from US$459 million in February, a change of 50.30 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Read the full article →
Yesterday’s Vietnam news roundup
In yesterday’s Vietnam news: Analysis of Vietjet COMAC deal, Outbound investment policy shift, PIT / VAT / SCT / CIT amendments added to NA agenda, Economist response re: gold loans, Stock market cap to GDP target 120%, Base wage hike proposed, VGTA pushes for gold imports, Fuel prices reduced, Tougher fines for social media content proposed, New airport contract currency dispute, Vietnam Fuel Prices Tracker: April 22, Update, Stock market Tuesday, Exchange rates Tuesday, and more. Read the full article →