In recent months, the ministry has worked closely with relevant agencies to enhance both the legal framework and market infrastructure. As a result, the majority of key criteria for reclassification have now been met.

Vietnam was among the earliest countries to engage in trade negotiations with the US, and the third large trading partner of the latter to reach a preliminary agreement on tariffs.

The Ministry of Finance is drafting a new Personal Income Tax Law for submission to the National Assembly in its year-end session this October.

Aquatic exports last month inched up just 4% from a year earlier to 876 million USD, a steep drop from May’s 20% surge, marking the weakest monthly gain in the first half.

The results, coupled with the trend of accelerating exports towards year-end, the total export value for 2025 may reach 67 billion USD.

The significant increase in frozen durian exports is attributed in part to favourable market-opening policies, particularly the export protocol signed with China in August 2024.

Amid growing global demand, fragile supply chains and intensifying geopolitical conflicts, Vietnam is rapidly emerging as one of the most promising players in the global semiconductor landscape, a seminar heard in Ho Chi Minh City on July 2.

Vietnam’s economy outpaced forecasts in the first half, with GDP growth likely to exceed projections by 0.2 to 0.3%, Minister-Chairman of the Government Office Tran Van Son said on July 3.

Experts point out that industrial zone (IZ) infrastructure is the bottleneck causing businesses to have stagnant capital and fail to invest.

The latest US-Vietnam agreement sent VN-Index close to 1,400, with more gains expected.

Dong Nai outlines its ambitious free trade zone, complete with foreign exchange freedoms and cross-border capital flow mechanisms.

A series of historic properties in Hoi An Old Town are being auctioned by Agribank in an effort to recover bad debts tied to interconnected businesses.

As localities update land price tables, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment warns of sharp fluctuations impacting the real estate market.

Da Nang signs strategic MOU with Terne Holdings and The One Destination, aiming to position itself as Vietnam’s next financial hub.

Over 91,000 new businesses formed as Vietnam strengthens private sector with policy support.

AEON plans to invest heavily in Ho Chi Minh City with three new shopping centers, boosting local retail space and creating up to 1,500 new jobs.

Philippine Airlines on July 1 officially inaugurated its direct flight route connecting Manila and Da Nang, with its first flight carrying 193 passengers landing at Da Nang International Airport at 12:45 pm.

Deputy PM Ho Duc Phoc has called on all countries to jointly take action to revitalise multilateralism, promote active multilateralism, and work together to restore disruptions in international cooperation on development, trade, and investment.

Toyota Motor Vietnam (TMV) on July 2 announced that it had delivered over 29,000 vehicles to Vietnamese customers in the first half of 2025, a 31% increase compared to the same period last year.

With a capacity of 6,000 cartons per hour, the new line offers cost-effective production, reduces waste, and meets growing demand for safe, convenient, and environmentally friendly food products.