Vietnam's wood industry seeks increased raw material imports from US (09/04/2025)
The US remained the largest supplier of round wood to Vietnam, accounting for 16.5% of Vietnam's total round wood imports.
The US remained the largest supplier of round wood to Vietnam, accounting for 16.5% of Vietnam's total round wood imports.
Vietnam to seek US tariff postponement to serve negotiations (09/04/2025)
PM Pham Minh Chinh asked the negotiation delegation to propose the US consider postponing the imposition of the new tariff policy for at least 45 days so that the two sides have more time to discuss and prepare for status transition.
PM Pham Minh Chinh asked the negotiation delegation to propose the US consider postponing the imposition of the new tariff policy for at least 45 days so that the two sides have more time to discuss and prepare for status transition.
Double-digit growth – a challenging target (08/04/2025)
Vietnam will face a number of hurdles as it strives to post double-digit growth in the years ahead, including low public investment efficiency, global trade tensions, and capital misallocation in key sectors.
Vietnam will face a number of hurdles as it strives to post double-digit growth in the years ahead, including low public investment efficiency, global trade tensions, and capital misallocation in key sectors.
Nearly $11 bln of FDI capital registered in first quarter (08/04/2025)
The figure increasing by 34.7% as compared to the same period last year.
The figure increasing by 34.7% as compared to the same period last year.
Foxconn boosts Vietnam investment, expands AI server production (08/04/2025)
Recently, Foxconn announced it has injected an additional $23.40 million into Fulian Precision Technology Component, a subsidiary in Vietnam.
Recently, Foxconn announced it has injected an additional $23.40 million into Fulian Precision Technology Component, a subsidiary in Vietnam.
Korean groups call for tax processes to be timely ironed out (08/04/2025)
Ho Chi Minh City authorities are rushing to solve obstacles related to tax and land for on-site export goods, as well as standards for applying port infrastructure fees to foreign investors.
Ho Chi Minh City authorities are rushing to solve obstacles related to tax and land for on-site export goods, as well as standards for applying port infrastructure fees to foreign investors.
Vietnam urges US to delay tariff decision (08/04/2025)
In response to the United States’ decision to impose a 46 per cent tariff on Vietnamese exports, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has urged Washington to delay the enforcement of the measure in the hope of finding a mutually beneficial solution through constructive dialogue.
In response to the United States’ decision to impose a 46 per cent tariff on Vietnamese exports, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has urged Washington to delay the enforcement of the measure in the hope of finding a mutually beneficial solution through constructive dialogue.
Vietnam strives to alleviate US tariff plan (08/04/2025)
Vietnam’s leaders are mobilising to respond effectively to the new tariff rates imposed by the United States last week.
Vietnam’s leaders are mobilising to respond effectively to the new tariff rates imposed by the United States last week.
Vietnam exerts efforts to prevent fruit and vegetable exports decline (01/04/2025)
According to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetables Association, in March 2025, the country's fruit and vegetable exports reached approximately 420.586 million USD, a decrease of 10.5% compared to the same period last year. This marks the third consecutive month of decline in fruit and vegetable exports, bringing the total export turnover for the first quarter of 2025 to just over 1.1 billion USD, down 13.2% compared to the same period in 2024.
According to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetables Association, in March 2025, the country's fruit and vegetable exports reached approximately 420.586 million USD, a decrease of 10.5% compared to the same period last year. This marks the third consecutive month of decline in fruit and vegetable exports, bringing the total export turnover for the first quarter of 2025 to just over 1.1 billion USD, down 13.2% compared to the same period in 2024.
Foreign investment attraction flourishes on better business climate (01/04/2025)
The northern localities of Bac Ninh, Ha Nam, and Hai Phong attracted substantial foreign investments in the first quarter of 2025, including those from world-leading economic conglomerates with advanced and environmentally-friendly technologies.
The northern localities of Bac Ninh, Ha Nam, and Hai Phong attracted substantial foreign investments in the first quarter of 2025, including those from world-leading economic conglomerates with advanced and environmentally-friendly technologies.
Coffee export earns $2.28 bln this year, as of March 15 (01/04/2025)
The average export price skyrocketing to $5,614 per ton, up 73% year-on-year.
The average export price skyrocketing to $5,614 per ton, up 73% year-on-year.
New preferential import tax rates take effect from March 31 (01/04/2025)
Notable adjustments include a reduction in the preferential import tax rate for automobiles under HS codes 8703.23.63 and 8703.23.57, from 64% to 50%.
Notable adjustments include a reduction in the preferential import tax rate for automobiles under HS codes 8703.23.63 and 8703.23.57, from 64% to 50%.
Vietnam gaining an edge to leapfrog traditional tech hubs (01/04/2025)
Vietnam is increasingly positioned as a high-potential player across all five areas, including AI, enterprise solutions, fintech, sustainability, and next-gen commerce, according to an ebook released on March 28.
Vietnam is increasingly positioned as a high-potential player across all five areas, including AI, enterprise solutions, fintech, sustainability, and next-gen commerce, according to an ebook released on March 28.
Overloaded HCMC-Long Thanh Expressway set for expansion (01/04/2025)
The proposed project spans nearly 22 km in length, with a preliminary estimated investment of over $600 million.
The proposed project spans nearly 22 km in length, with a preliminary estimated investment of over $600 million.
Seminar seeks solutions to promote agricultural product exports via e-commerce platforms (31/03/2025)
On March 28, a seminar was held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City to discuss AI application for businesses and cross-border e-commerce in the agricultural sectors.
On March 28, a seminar was held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City to discuss AI application for businesses and cross-border e-commerce in the agricultural sectors.
Vietnamese OCOP products make their mark in international market (31/03/2025)
After six years of implementation nationwide, the ‘One Commune One Product’ (OCOP) programme has achieved positive results. The export of Vietnamese agricultural products is becoming more vibrant with impressive figures and products.
After six years of implementation nationwide, the ‘One Commune One Product’ (OCOP) programme has achieved positive results. The export of Vietnamese agricultural products is becoming more vibrant with impressive figures and products.
Vietnam aims for sustainable shrimp production to meet global demand (31/03/2025)
Over 200,000 ha of Vietnam's shrimp farms are cultivated organically and ecologically, certified by international organizations.
Over 200,000 ha of Vietnam's shrimp farms are cultivated organically and ecologically, certified by international organizations.
HCMC financial hub positioned as engine for national innovation, competitiveness (31/03/2025)
"The development of the financial center is one of the strategic spearheads to help transform the growth model, improve resource utilization efficiency, and strengthen Vietnam's position on the international stage," Minister of Finance stated.
"The development of the financial center is one of the strategic spearheads to help transform the growth model, improve resource utilization efficiency, and strengthen Vietnam's position on the international stage," Minister of Finance stated.
Solutions to boost Vietnam's investment fund industry (31/03/2025)
The assets under management of securities investment funds remain modest relative to their potential, representing just 6.5% of Vietnam's GDP, compared to 21% in Thailand and 52% in Malaysia.
The assets under management of securities investment funds remain modest relative to their potential, representing just 6.5% of Vietnam's GDP, compared to 21% in Thailand and 52% in Malaysia.
Golden opportunity for Vietnam to build International Financial Centre (31/03/2025)
A stable macroeconomy and an increasingly improving investment environment have given Vietnam a “golden opportunity” to position itself in the global financial centre chain, according to experts at a conference held on March 28 in Ho Chi Minh City.
A stable macroeconomy and an increasingly improving investment environment have given Vietnam a “golden opportunity” to position itself in the global financial centre chain, according to experts at a conference held on March 28 in Ho Chi Minh City.
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