Vietnam's cashew industry slips into trade deficit as imports - especially from Cambodia - skyrocket in early 2025.

State Bank of Vietnam sees SJC domestic gold prices climb against global trends, possibly due to profiteering.

Fifteen hi-tech projects (6% of the new projects) have combined investment of 859.87 million USD, or 44.17% of the total newly registered capital.

Starting from July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026, the value-added tax (VAT) rate will be reduced to 8% for specific goods and services as outlined in Clause 3, Article 9 of the Law on VAT.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung has called for bold and strategic reforms to unlock the full potential of State-owned enterprises (SOEs), urging a clear shift in mindset and approach to governance, investment and development.

Vietnam’s central city takes a bold economic leap with a new trade zone integrating logistics, tech, and services across strategic locations.

The Veterans Association of Malaysian Armed Forces (VAMAF) is planning to assist Vietnam in establishing a Halal food centre to strengthen bilateral ties and enhance Malaysia’s global trade outreach.

Vietnam’s rice industry marked a significant milestone on June 5 with the export of the first batch of rice under the brand “Green and Low-Emission Vietnamese Rice” to Japan, one of the most demanding markets in the world.

In 2025, Vietnam aims to increase coffee export turnover to 8-10 billion USD, focusing on expanding markets for processed coffee and shifting to higher value chains.

With a stable political environment, strategic location, and a young, dynamic workforce, Bac Ninh continues to attract strong inflows of foreign direct investment (FDI).

Vietnam’s “black gold” fetches USD 690 million in five months, led by big purchases from the U.S., Germany, and India.

Although Decree 24 empowers the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to intervene and stabilize the gold market, it does not authorize the SBV to control the buying and selling prices of SJC gold bullion set by enterprises or commercial banks.

The outlook for Vietnam's banks in 2025 is stable, but challenges remain, especially risks from real estate and liquidity pressure at some small-scale banks, experts said at a recent conference.

Vietnam’s coffee export outlook remains optimistic, projecting the full-year export value at 7 billion USD.

Vietnam’s FPT Corporation has established a strategic cooperation with Indonesia's Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas) across various sectors in the digital field.

The event served as a vibrant display of solidarity, promoting peace, cooperation, and development through cultural dialogue, and reaffirmed HCM City's role as a dynamic hub for cultural diplomacy and international friendship.

Vietnam is enhancing its regulatory framework and policies to promote cashless payments as part of its strategy to develop a more digital economy.

In 2024, two-way trade between Vietnam and Canada reached over 11 billion USD, with Vietnam enjoying a trade surplus of nearly 10 billion USD. A key contributor to this success has been Vietnamese-Canadian businesses, notably Renso Foods.

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien had discussions on tariffs and broader trade cooperation with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer on June 9-12.

The increase in the USD/VND exchange rate in Vietnam is in contrast to the continuous cooling of the greenback in the international market due to a surge in domestic dollar demands for foreign debt repayment.