The S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index™ (PMI®) rose to 52.8 in May, up from 50.5 in April and reaching its highest since February. The solid overall improvement in business conditions was the eleventh in as many months.

As global supply chains continue to evolve, Vietnam is increasingly well positioned to become one of the world’s most important manufacturing and export hubs.

The ministry reported that hi-tech exports accounted for 50.76% of the country’s total merchandise exports in the first quarter of 2026. Notably, Vietnam rose to 50th place in the 2026 Global Startup Ecosystem Index published by StartupBlink, climbing five positions from the previous year and achieving its highest ranking to date.

At the event, contractors and project stakeholders pledged to mobilise maximum resources and maintain round-the-clock construction operations to ensure all components are delivered on schedule.

The new complex comprises 14 two- and three-bedroom villas of up to 284 sq.m each, designed in a contemporary Ryokan style that combines traditional Japanese architecture with modern comforts.

Vietnam Airlines and Philippine Airlines agreed to expand their codeshare partnership to enhance network connectivity and offer passengers more travel options between the two countries.

The simultaneous signing of MoUs with partners in the retail, agricultural and industrial sectors highlighted the group’s ability to connect in various fields and integrate more deeply into regional value chains.

At a meeting on June 1, the People’s Committee of Phuoc Dinh commune, host to the Ninh Thuan 1 plant, reported that compensation plans had been prepared for 852 of the 1,129 affected households and individuals, or more than 75% of the total.

Domestic carriers participating in the air transport market for the first time will be eligible for a 50% reduction in take-off and landing charges, as well as air navigation service fees, under a new incentive scheme that took effect on May 15.

According to a press release by VinFast, the collaboration marks a new step in VinFast's roadmap to make advanced autonomous driving technology more accessible at a reasonable cost, while opening a more practical approach to autonomous mobility solutions in the region's highly complex traffic environments.

Vietnam’s agro-forestry-aquatic product exports maintained positive growth momentum in the first five months of 2026, with turnover estimated at 30.69 billion USD, up 9.2% year-on-year.

Representatives of many businesses in Turin and the Piemonte region said that Vietnam has been emerging as one of Asia’s most dynamic markets and a promising gateway for Italian companies seeking to expand their presence in Southeast Asia and the wider Asia-Pacific region.

The biofuel roadmap in Vietnam is therefore aimed at achieving a balanced approach that advances the goals of green energy transition, environmental protection, and stability in the fuel market, while safeguarding the legitimate interests of both consumers and businesses.

With a young population, a high smartphone penetration rate, and steadily improving digital data infrastructure, Vietnam is well positioned to move beyond the goal of a cashless society toward the development of an inclusive digital finance ecosystem.

To support the transition, MoIT has directed fuel wholesalers, producers and distributors to secure supplies and accelerate blending and distribution activities to prevent disruptions.

The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,138 VND/USD on June 1, down 1 VND from the May 29 trading session.

If Vietnam does not establish its own forest reference dataset, European importers will continue relying on global forest-cover databases to assess compliance for Vietnamese exports, which might result in inaccuracies when applied to local production conditions.

In the presence of Party General Secretary and President To Lam, along with senior leaders from Vietnam and Singapore, Vietjet officially announced a new direct route connecting Nha Trang to Singapore at the Vietnam–Singapore Tech Connect Forum 2026 on May 29.

Under the integrated model, surplus electricity generated during periods of low grid demand could be used for seawater electrolysis, producing green hydrogen to help optimise investment efficiency for offshore wind farms.

Following a severe pandemic-induced downturn, the sector has rebounded strongly. This turnaround stems from drastic improvements in infrastructure, service quality and, especially, a robust commitment to digital transformation to ensure safety and convenience.