The daily reference exchange rate is at 25,151 VND/USD on December 5, down 1 VND from the previous day.
In 2026, the province targets expanding its lychee-growing area to 29,800 ha with an expected output of 160,000 tonnes. Of this, 17,500 ha will be produced under VietGAP standards with an estimated yield of 125,000 tonnes; GlobalGAP-certified lychee areas will be maintained at 235 ha; and organic lychee areas at 10 ha.
Vietnamese durian is still experiencing strong growth despite facing technical barriers from China, thanks to improved quality and competitive pricing.
The event offers a panoramic view of modern consumer trends, technology, and design through dedicated zones for food and smart consumer goods, as well as household electrical and electronic appliances.
Under the agreement, GSM Laos will deploy transport services using a fully electric fleet, tailored to the operational needs of individual enterprises. The services will include taxi operations, airport transfers, event-based transport packages and made-to-order mobility solutions.
The daily reference exchange rate is at 25,151 VND/USD on December 5, down 1 VND from the previous day.
In 2026, the province targets expanding its lychee-growing area to 29,800 ha with an expected output of 160,000 tonnes. Of this, 17,500 ha will be produced under VietGAP standards with an estimated yield of 125,000 tonnes; GlobalGAP-certified lychee areas will be maintained at 235 ha; and organic lychee areas at 10 ha.
Vietnamese durian is still experiencing strong growth despite facing technical barriers from China, thanks to improved quality and competitive pricing.
From a regional economic standpoint, Vietnam is certainly one of the countries with the brightest prospects.
Vietnam’s petrol and oil prices moved in opposite directions on December 4 afternoon following the latest adjustment by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and the Ministry of Finance.
Presenting third-quarter data for 2025, Metric.vn reported total gross merchandise value of 103.6 trillion VND (nearly 4 billion USD) on the four major platforms, up 2.6% quarter-on-quarter. Shopee led with 56% market share, while TikTok Shop posted 69% growth, expanding its share to 41%.
To achieve this year's targets, the ministry has improved institutional frameworks, prioritised resources for implementing action programmes, and at the same time carried out administrative reforms and simplified procedures in the fields of agriculture, environment, land and minerals.
The report notes that between mid-October 2024 and mid-October 2025, new tariffs and other import measures affected 2.64 trillion USD worth of global merchandise imports, marking the highest level in more than 15 years.
Vietnam’s personal care device market grew around 23.7% over two years, rising from about 5.31 million USD in 2022 to 6.57 million USD in 2024. The market is projected to expand to 12.27 million USD by 2028, reflecting an annual compound growth rate of 7.6%.
Vietnam and the US show the shared commitment to promoting the transition to clean energy, aiming for sustainable development and a modern, flexible energy system.
The daily reference exchange rate is at 25,152 VND/USD on December 4, down 1 VND from the previous day.
Ei Sun OH, Principal Adviser for the Pacific Research Centre of Malaysia, described Vietnam as the most outstanding economy in Southeast Asia, drawing substantial foreign investment and achieving rapid growth.
With the expanded AOC, Sun PhuQuoc Airways will begin launching its first international routes in March 2026, starting with Seoul – Phu Quoc and Taipei – Phu Quoc, followed by Busan – Phu Quoc in September 2026 and Kaohsiung – Phu Quoc in October 2026.
The circular mandates that card issuers must conduct a face-to-face meeting and match the biometric data of individual customers or the legal representative of institutional customers with their identity documents.
The group of State-owned banks continued to affirm its role as a pillar in stabilising the banking system, with the bad debt ratio maintained at a very low level of 1–1.9%.
Vingroup Chairman Pham Nhat Vuong’s wealth jumped 1.2 billion USD on December 2, placing him among the top five global gainers of the day.
PM Pham Minh Chinh urged the Lao Government to work with Vietnam to create the most business-friendly environment possible, guided by the spirit of listening and understanding, sharing vision and action, growing and benefiting together.
The 2025 Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) Global Summit opened on December 3 in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing together more than 600 urban leaders, technology experts and international investors.
Vietnamese businesses made a strong impression at the Halal Expo 2025 with two booths showcasing a diverse range of products, including agricultural goods, food, cosmetics, medicinal herbs, and tourism services.
Trade is the key driver of Vietnam–EU relations, with bilateral exchanges steadily growing, especially since the Vietnam–EU Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) came into effect, making the EU one of Vietnam’s top export markets.
Although growth is projected to ease moderately in 2026–2027, OECD affirms that Vietnam remains among Asia’s fastest-growing economies – a view echoed by other major international institutions.
The sector recorded a trade surplus of 1.88 billion USD in November — 4.7% lower than in October but 43.3% higher than the same period last year.
Building on the success of the Vung Ang Port cooperation project, Laos should further develop an integrated transport system, giving priority to road connections to Vietnam’s central coastal ports, including Vung Ang, a Vietnamese official has said.
