Although no “blockbuster” transactions have emerged yet, the M&A market since early 2025 has seen a clear shift toward technology and startups, with larger and more strategic deals, Dau tu (Vietnam Investment Review) reported on November 12.
Autumn Fair 2025 not only underscored Vietnam’s capability to host large-scale international trade events but also created tangible opportunities for strengthening Vietnam–India business cooperation. With proactive trade promotion and mutual commitment, bilateral trade relations are expected to continue expanding sustainably in the years ahead.
With a 16.2% increase in export revenue over the past 10 months, Vietnam’s export turnover in 2025 are on track for a strong finish, likely to surpass expectations and far exceed the initial annual target of 12%.
The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,125 VND/USD on November 13, down 4 VND from the previous day.
Vietnam’s main exports to Algeria include coffee, cashew nuts, pepper, seafood, chemicals, footwear, textiles, and steel, while Algeria ships computers, electronic components, carob powder, chicken feet, and animal feed to Vietnam. Algeria is also seeking Vietnamese partners for dates and olive oil imports.
The digitalised food value chain and cross-border e-commerce are becoming the new “expressway” to bring Vietnamese products directly to high-value importers and global consumers, experts said at the 2025 Vietnam Food Forum held in Ho Chi Minh City on November 12.
Hanoi’s tax office has established a three-tier Zalo communication network connecting tax officials directly with household businesses, while HCM City has classified its 363,000 household taxpayers into three income groups based on annual revenue for customised support and digital training.
The Bac Ninh Fruit Festival 2025 will not only spotlight the province’s agricultural strengths and signature produce but also reinforce its image as a dynamic and sustainably developing locality.
Vietnam has a strong presence at the exhibition with 23 participating companies, including 18 firms from Ho Chi Minh City showcasing their products at the Vietnam Pavilion.
Trade between ASEAN and Italy has grown impressively, up 38% to nearly 20 billion USD, while Vietnam–Italy bilateral trade reached almost 7 billion USD in 2024, marking a 13% increase year-on-year.
The exhibition features nearly 250 booths showcasing a wide variety of agricultural products. Key highlights include Vietnam’s major export items in agriculture, forestry, and fisheries, OCOP products rated three stars or higher, regional specialities, handicrafts, and organic and eco-friendly goods. It also includes modern machinery, equipment, and materials for agricultural production and post-harvest processing.
Products span fresh agricultural goods like fruits, tea, coffee, pepper, cashews, plus seafood, processed and functional foods, beverages, confectionery, and dairy products. Manufacturers are also showcasing processing equipment, preservation and packaging technology, and food safety innovations.
The Japan Kanagawa Festival in Ho Chi Minh City was held on November 12 to promote business connections and expand cooperation between Ho Chi Minh City and Kanagawa, and contribute to the Vietnam-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
For the first time, the five largest industry and technology trade shows have been brought together in a premium exhibition space, creating a platform for strategic trade promotion and connecting knowledge, technology, and the business community, driving forward the journey of innovation and global integration.
The Tano 250, Vietnam’s first multifunctional mini electric truck designed and manufactured entirely domestically, promotes low-emission, low-noise mobility in urban and agricultural settings. With an estimated retail price starting at 35 million VND ( nearly 1,330 USD), it aims to make green transport more accessible to everyday users.
Son expressed his confidence that with a 30-year foundation of cooperation and increasingly high political trust, along with the support of the business communities, Vietnam and the US will continue to write a brighter new chapter in the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for peace, cooperation, and prosperity of both nations and the world.
It plans to build 100 standardised STEM labs in 34 cities and provinces, marking the biggest education project ever undertaken by a Vietnamese state-owned enterprise.
Local authorities have strictly prohibited “three-no” fishing vessels — those without registration, technical inspection or licences — from setting sail, while intensifying enforcement against other violations in fishing.
By 2050, Vietnam's logistics sector is projected to contribute 7-9% of GDP, with logistics costs lowered to 10-12% of GDP and the LPI ranking entering the world’s top 30, backed by 10 state-of-the-art hubs.
The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,129 VND/USD on November 12, up 11 VND from the previous day.
