

Specifically, the proposed framework sets the price at 3,975.1 VND/kWh for the northern region (including Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, and Thai Binh), 3,078.9 VND/kWh for the south-central coastal region (Binh Thuan), and 3,868.5 VND/kWh for the southern region (Ba Ria – Vung Tau).
Experts stressed that a comprehensive, synchronised policy framework is needed to cover all LNG activities — from investment and infrastructure to pricing and regulation.
In 2024, two-way trade reached nearly 1.8 billion USD, with Vietnam’s exports, mainly seafood, coffee, rice, and cement, accounting for 1.4 billion USD.
Vietnam identifies sci-tech, innovation, and digital transformation as key economic drivers over the next decade, Deputy PM Dung said, noting that Vietnam’s strategic appeal to global tech giants is bolstered by a major shift in global supply chains, allowing the country to expand its manufacturing footprint in electronics, semiconductors, and AI.
At 10am on April 22, Saigon Jewelry Company (SJC) listed gold bar prices at 120.5-122.5 million VND per tael.
New retail malls are consistently being introduced in districts outside the central areas, offering a wide array of business models. This trend is gradually transforming traditional street-front retail, which is under significant pressure from the growing e-commerce sector.
Each displayed product will have a QR code which helps visitors easily access detailed relevant information, such as product origin, growing area, production and preservation processes, and official sales addresses.
As Vietnam deepens its integration into the global economy through more than 15 free trade agreements (FTAs), including the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), origin transparency has become a non-negotiable requirement to access tariff preferences and avoid trade defence measures.
The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate for the US dollar at 24,877 VND/USD on April 22, down 30 VND from the previous day.
Tran Thi Hong Minh, Director of the Institute for Policy and Strategy Studies under the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Policies and Strategies, said: "In a world of rapid and complex changes, linkages help businesses diversify markets, connect with new models and better use resources. They are also critical in mitigating risks and enhancing overall competitiveness.”
According to recent data from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV), the first quarter of 2025 saw a total of over 20.7 million passengers flying, up 9.2% year-on-year.
Since 2011, Nestlé’s NESCAFÉ Plan has supported over 21,000 coffee farming households in adopting internationally recognised sustainable farming practices. These efforts have helped reduce water use by 40–60%, cut chemical fertiliser use by 20%, and increase farmers' incomes by 30–150% through crop diversification
Vietnam Airlines is continuously expanding its fleet and flight network, enhancing service quality, and intensifying the application of new technologies across all business operations, aiming to become a digital airline this year.
In the first scenario, if the tariff rate remains at 10% throughout 2025 and is applied uniformly to all countries, both Vietnam's exports and its agricultural growth target for 2025 would face minimal impact.
The Ministry of Finance confirmed that the adjustment reflects Vietnam’s strategy to promote trade liberalisation with key partners, especially the United States, and support domestic consumption.
Specifically, with 84.6 points, four points higher than the previous year, Techcombank surpassed Vietcombank to secure the top spot. Vietcombank fell to the second place with a score of 84.3, while MB climbed to the third place with a score of 81.6, up one place from the previous period.
As the latest addition to VinFast's diverse portfolio of all-electric vehicles in Indonesia, the VF 3 mini e-SUV is strategically positioned as a pivotal catalyst in the firm's efforts to promote green transition.
Amidst the US’s decision to delay new import tariffs for 90 days, Vietnamese businesses are taking advantage of this opportunity to implement both short-term and long-term solutions to minimise potential negative impacts.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE), Vietnam’s agricultural product exports are inevitably affected by disruptions in global supply chains and the imposition of unilateral, stringent tariff policies by major economies. Nonetheless, these challenges also present an opportunity for Vietnam to adjust its export strategy and focus more intently on emerging and high-potential markets.
This will be the ninth shopping mall of Japan’s AEON Group in Vietnam and the second by the Japanese retailer in the Mekong Delta region.