India's 2025 Income Tax Act, alongside streamlined and more transparent customs procedures, is a positive sign, creating favourable conditions for Vietnamese enterprises to scale up investment and business operations in the market.
Kobayashi said that “new-generation ODA” represents a shift from the traditional focus on funding individual infrastructure projects towards a broader, more strategic approach that integrates policy support, market creation and technology connectivity.
This partnership will offer SPA’s customers in Vietnam a secure and diverse range of payment options when booking flights online, with other Asian markets including China, Malaysia, India, Singapore, the Republic of Korea and Thailand in the pipeline.
In 2025, two-way trade between Vietnam and Australia reached approximately 23 billion AUD (16.18 billion USD), making each country the other’s 11th-largest trading partner.
General Secretary To Lam described enhanced rail ties as an important driver of bilateral trade ties into a new stage that is more substantive, effective and sustainable.
India's 2025 Income Tax Act, alongside streamlined and more transparent customs procedures, is a positive sign, creating favourable conditions for Vietnamese enterprises to scale up investment and business operations in the market.
Kobayashi said that “new-generation ODA” represents a shift from the traditional focus on funding individual infrastructure projects towards a broader, more strategic approach that integrates policy support, market creation and technology connectivity.
This partnership will offer SPA’s customers in Vietnam a secure and diverse range of payment options when booking flights online, with other Asian markets including China, Malaysia, India, Singapore, the Republic of Korea and Thailand in the pipeline.
The top priority is to ensure uninterrupted transport services, in line with the Prime Minister’s directive to prevent fuel shortages from disrupting operations—especially in aviation, maritime, inland waterway and road transport, an official has said.
Ho Chi Minh City targets a 10.5% increase in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) in 2026. To this end, the sector will roll out measures such as promoting industrial trade in overseas markets, strengthening supply-demand linkages, supporting supporting industries to raise localisation rates, and organising supplier-matching events.
A groundbreaking ceremony for the strategically significant Hanoi–Quang Ninh high-speed railway project will take place on April 12 at the Ha Long Xanh Station site in Quang Ninh province.
To truly attract Malaysian visitors, tourism services in the Mekong Delta must pay close attention to cuisine. Malaysian tourists, particularly Muslims, are highly concerned about the availability of Halal food. This is considered a “key” for Mekong Delta provinces to effectively welcome Muslim travellers.
Vietnam is gradually recalibrating its overseas market development strategy to align export expansion with sustainable development goals. Market development should not only sustain export growth but also help unlock new growth spaces while strengthening the long-term sustainability of exports.
First Secretary and President of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez called on Agri-VMA to fulfill the agreed plans and continue expanding cooperation in production, the marketing of agricultural inputs, and technology packages for Cuban farmers.
Volatility across international shipping routes has increased pressure on exporters as delivery times lengthen and logistics costs rise sharply.
Ho Chi Minh City targets mobilising at least 500 billion VND from remittances and social resources by 2026, while supporting at least 100 enterprises in accessing preferential credit. By 2027, the figure is expected to reach at least 1 trillion VND, with the number of supported firms doubling, including at least 30% of projects in green technology, energy efficiency, and emissions reduction.
The adjusted decree provides detailed and synchronised regulations covering the entire lifecycle of social housing projects, from project preparation and investor selection to incentive mechanisms, as well as procedures for sale, lease-purchase and operational management. It also applies to worker accommodation and housing for armed forces personnel.
Vietnam has two coffee chain brands, namely Milano Coffee and Highlands Coffee, among the leading in Southeast Asia. Highlands Coffee, controlled by Jollibee Foods Corporation, operated approximately 928 outlets by the end of 2025, mainly in Vietnam.
The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,072 VND/USD on March 19, up 5 VND from the previous day.
The conflict in the Middle East is disrupting aviation and shipping routes, prompting the Ministry of Construction to propose tax and fee cuts to help stabilise transport costs and logistics activities.
International container shipping has been affected by escalating conflicts in the Middle East, which have disrupted several major trade routes. Some vessels are unable to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, forcing carriers to reroute their services.
The event is among a series of initiatives planned for 2026 to stimulate the consumption of locally made products. Beyond serving as a showcase for goods, it is designed as a platform connecting businesses, consumers and key opinion leaders (KOLs), thereby enhancing the visibility of Vietnamese brands amid rapid digital transformation.
The Vietnamese Government is strongly committed to sustainable development, with the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, alongside accelerated energy transition, green growth and innovation across sectors.
The starting price was set at 10 million VND (380 USD) per domain name (excluding VAT and other applicable taxes and fees). The highest winning bid reached 217 million VND, while the lowest matched the starting price. One domain attracted up to 85 bidding rounds, the highest recorded in the session.
John W. Mitchell, President of GEA, noted that Vietnam is emerging as a critical link and a strategically significant destination within global technology supply chains.
The programme loan is viewed as a next-generation ODA model, designed with simplified preparation processes, accelerated disbursement mechanism, and closer alignment with policy reforms and resource mobilisation for sustainable development.
Vietnam will prioritise funding sources with favourable terms, fewer conditions, flexible procedures and diverse financial instruments, especially those offering technology transfer and technical assistance.
Amid rapid advances in artificial intelligence and digital technologies, global demand for semiconductors is soaring, creating both opportunities and competition pressure.
