Vietnam and the RoK should work to increase bilateral trade to reach 100 billion USD as soon as possible and aim for 150 billion USD by 2030 in a balanced manner, while encouraging RoK businesses to expand investment in semiconductors, core technologies, renewable energy, and others.
Reaffirming that protecting lives and property is a top priority and a measure of governance effectiveness, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for greater determination, stronger coordination and more decisive actions in disaster response.
Vietnam’s forest coverage rate remained stable at 42.03% in 2025, with total forest area estimated at 14,971,553 ha, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE).
The provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment reported that all 8,205 fishing vessels have been fully registered and updated in the national fisheries database (VNFishbase), enabling authorities to track legal status, operations and voyage histories more effectively.
According to the municipal Sub-Department of Seas, Islands and Fisheries, Da Nang City’s sustained efforts over recent years have delivered tangible results, particularly in strengthening monitoring, traceability and law enforcement.
As a strategic project backed by both governments and listed as a priority in bilateral cooperation, the Laos–Vietnam railway has a planned total length of around 562 km.
Ho Chi Minh City currently offers free bus rides for residents aged 60 and above, costing an estimated 1.7 trillion VND (over 64.5 million USD) annually. Extending the policy to all passengers will require around 7 trillion VND per year from the local budget.
Over the past two years, An Giang's enforcement efforts have resulted in fines of nearly 30 billion VND (1.39 million USD) for vessels violating foreign waters, with 55 criminal cases prosecuted, including 33 that have already gone to trial. Violations related to loss of VMS connection and crossing maritime boundaries have also resulted in fines exceeding 26 billion VND.
Trade between Can Tho and the RoK has shown steady growth. In 2025, Can Tho’s exports to the country reached 53.11 million USD, mainly comprising seafood, processed agricultural products, garments and pharmaceuticals, while imports stood at 4.1 million USD, largely raw materials and chemicals.
The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee called on the Government to closely monitor global developments, especially in energy markets, taxation policies and international trade, to fully assess their impacts on Vietnam’s economy. It emphasised the need to develop and regularly update macroeconomic management scenarios, clarifying their implications for growth, inflation and major economic balances.
Vietnam’s forest coverage rate remained stable at 42.03% in 2025, with total forest area estimated at 14,971,553 ha, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE).
In the first three months, more than 25,000 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease have been recorded nationwide. Of the total cases, around 18,000, or nearly 72%, were concentrated in southern provinces. The disease has primarily affected children aged between one and five.
Investment, Trade and Industry Minister said Chinese automotive brands have a significant presence in Malaysia. As of December 2025, 14 out of 34 foreign brands in the market are from China, including BYD, Chery, Jaecoo, Jetour, Haval, Wey, MG, and Volvo.
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