Legal reform key amid trade conflicts (13/03/2025)
Stronger legal commitments from the Vietnamese government are expected to increase investors’ confidence and maintain the country’s attractiveness and competitiveness.

ASEAN compelled to become microchip hub (13/03/2025)
A call has been made for ASEAN member states to develop the region into a vast semiconductor hub, leveraging their strengths in manufacturing chips.

Differences are advantage for New Zealand relations (13/03/2025)
In light of the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership early this month, New Zealand and Vietnam stand to enjoy more robust economic relations. Warrick Cleine, chair of the New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Thanh Van about the future prospects of bilateral economic ties.

Strategy needed for Vietnamese organic food to tap Nordic demand (12/03/2025)
Vietnam is well-suited for cultivating a wide array of organic agricultural products, including tea, coffee, cashew nuts, pepper, coconut, vegetables, fruits, and herbs.

2M coffee exports earn $1.58 billion (12/03/2025)
Vietnamese coffee export price hitting new record high of $5,596 per ton in February.

Vietnam-China trade turnover hits over $31 bln in 2M (12/03/2025)
China is Vietnam’s largest import market and the second-largest export market.

Japanese firms desire to expand investment in Vietnam (12/03/2025)
They are particularly interested in industry, high-tech healthcare, digital platform, and AI.

Singaporean firms express interests to expand investment in Vietnam (12/03/2025)
Party General Secretary To Lam received major Singaporean enterprises during his visit to the city state between March 11 - 13.

Singapore's YCH Group eyes investment opportunities in Lien Chieu Port (12/03/2025)
Singapore's YCH Group is exploring investment and partnership opportunities at Lien Chieu Port.

Free trade zone impacts and future solutions for logistics (11/03/2025)
A free trade zone (FTZ) is an economic area where goods can be imported, stored, processed, and re-exported without being subject to import duties or other non-tariff barriers. FTZs play an important role in promoting international trade, especially the logistics industry – a sector that plays a core role in connecting the global supply chain.

Vietnam's crab exports up 86 per cent (11/03/2025)
Vietnam's crab exports reached over $62 million in the first two months of the year, up 86 per cent compared to the same period in 2024.

Agriculture exports under impacts of US, EU tariffs (11/03/2025)
US and EU tariff barriers create significant challenges for Vietnamese agricultural products, but there are also opportunities for businesses that are ready to adapt promptly.

Koreans investing across crucial sectors (11/03/2025)
Giant South Korean groups are opening up new cooperation opportunities in rare mining, power, and more across Vietnam.

Localities roll up sleeves to spur investment progress (11/03/2025)
The government will continue using public investment as one of the largest drivers of economic growth this year.

Trung Nguyen Legend breaks ground on Southeast Asia’s largest coffee factory (11/03/2025)
On March 10, Trung Nguyen Legend held the ground-breaking ceremony for the largest coffee factory in Southeast Asia in Tan An 2 Industrial Cluster, Buon Ma Thuot city.

Koreans investing across crucial sectors (10/03/2025)
Giant South Korean groups are opening up new cooperation opportunities in rare mining, power, and more across Vietnam.

FDI flows to Ho Chi Minh City hit $365 million in first two months (10/03/2025)
In the first two months of 2025, Ho Chi Minh City has lured $365.8 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) capital, a remarkable increase of 87 per cent on-year.

PM requests to boost cooperation with trade partners (10/03/2025)
The move aimed at contributing to fulfilling the 2025 growth target of 8%.

Vietnam’s frozen durian exports to China: Challenges and unfulfilled expectations (10/03/2025)
Though China began opening its door for Vietnam’s frozen durians in August 2024, the expected surge in export value has not come to fruition.

Expanding exports to EU via official channels (10/03/2025)
Though simpler and less costly, exporting goods via unofficial channels poses risks for businesses, such as violating import laws or facing high dispute rates. In contrast, formal exports are more complex and high cost but bring about greater benefits for businesses, including state support and easier market access. For a large and demanding market like the European Union (EU), the later practice is a sustainable path for businesses.