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May CPI inches up 0.01%
The May consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.01% compared to April, primarily due to increases in the price of food, electricity, and water, according to the General Statistics Office.
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In a report released on June 19, the World Bank said that, Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) inflation continued to trend down for the fourth month, declining from 2.8% in April to 2.4% in May.
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Vietnam pivots to green aquaculture to draw global seafood buyers
Car sales increase sharply in June
Passenger cars accounted for the largest number of sales with 22,934 vehicles, up 14.6% over the previous month. Meanwhile, sales of commercial vehicles reached 8,782, down 2%, while specialised vehicle sales reached 261, up 23% over the previous month.
Vietnam–Cambodia business networking conference 2025 set to take place in HCM City
The Vietnam–Cambodia business networking conference 2025 will take place in HCM City on July 15, aiming to strengthen direct connections between Vietnamese and Cambodian enterprises.
Online traded goods must declare quality standards from 2026
From 2026, all products sold online, regardless of scale, must publish standard certification according to the corresponding risk group.
State budget revenue surges over 28% in H1
A total of 1,988 new projects were licensed in the first half, up 21.7% year-on-year, with newly registered capital amounting to nearly 9.3 billion USD. Foreign investors poured capital into 18 out of 21 economic sectors.
VinFast delivers over 11,000 EVs in June, sets new industry record
The result brought its total sales in the first half of the year to 67,569 units, the highest ever six-month sales in Vietnam’s auto industry.
VinFast partners with Indian firm to promote high-voltage battery recycling
Under the agreement, BatX Energies will provide VinFast with comprehensive solutions for high-voltage (HV) battery recycling, including the recovery of materials such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel, as well as battery repurposing at VinFast’s manufacturing facilities and after-sales network in India.
Prime Minister works with USABC to foster economic and investment ties
US businesses appreciated the increasingly favourable investment and business environment in Vietnam, as well as the country’s strong commitments, vision, and concrete actions, particularly the administrative streamlining efforts. They reaffirmed their commitment to long-term investment, production, and business cooperation with Vietnam in the coming period.
Ethiopian Airlines launches Hanoi route, signs deals with Vietnamese partners
Earlier that day, Ethiopian Airlines inaugurated its new direct route between Addis Ababa and Hanoi, with four weekly flights starting from July 10, 2025.
Vietnam, Pakistan seek sustainable trade growth
Vietnam and Pakistan have seen steady growth in bilateral trade, with an average annual increase of over 6.7% between 2017 and 2024. Two-way trade reached over 850 million USD last year and approximately 327.5 million USD in the first five months of 2025.
Private investment gives major boost to HCM City’s metro projects
Among the upcoming lines, Metro Line 2 (Ben Thanh – Tham Luong) is attracting the most attention from investors. The 11-km route will connect the city centre with the northwest area, with a total estimated cost of over 2.1 billion USD.
HCM City approves 17 housing projects for foreign ownership
The HCM City Department of Construction will publish detailed project information on its official portal and has been instructed to inspect four other projects with foreign involvement in sensitive areas: Hung Vuong 1 – R16, Hung Vuong 2 – R13, Star Hill – C15B (former District 7), and The Prince Residence (former Phu Nhuan district).
Nearly 1,500 household businesses converted into registered enterprises in H1
Authorities are now looking ahead to revising the Law on Tax Administration to ensure fair, convenient and transparent tax policies for all business models, especially household businesses.
2025 coffee exports hit target, set for record 7.5 billion USD
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE), Vietnam exported an estimated 953,900 tonnes of coffee worth 5.45 billion USD in the first six months of 2025, increasing by 5.3% in volume and 67.5% in value compared to the same period in 2024.
Hanoi’s condo market sees Q2 surge in high-end supply
In a report on the capital city's property market in Q2 2025 published on July 10, CBRE experts revealed that nearly 6,850 new apartment units were put on the market in Q2, almost doubling the supply from the first quarter.
Fisheries sector speeds up to earn 5.4 billion USD in H2
Aquatic exports stood at 950 million USD in June, bringing total revenue for the first six months to 5.16 billion USD, an increase of 16.9% over the same period last year.
Reference exchange rate down on July 11
The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange at 25,128 VND/USD on July 11, down 3 VND from the previous day.
Tay Ninh, YCH Group partner to advance smart logistics
The deal is expected to help local businesses better integrate into global supply chains, increase exports, and accelerate Tay Ninh’s transformation into a logistics and trade hub in the southeastern region.
Cross-border tourism, trade rebound at Huu Nghi int’l border gate
Statistics show that over 1.24 million people have completed immigration procedures at the Huu Nghi International Border Gate since January, including more than 430,000 with passports (up 5.8%) and over 810,000 with travel permits (up 22.5%). Most travellers are Chinese and Vietnamese citizens crossing for tourism, family visits, or business purposes.
ABAC meeting expected to help Hai Phong promote image
Six memorandums of understanding (MoUs) will be signed in the fields of infrastructure and urban development on this occasion. In addition, Hai Phong will grant investment licences to 23 major projects with a total registered capital of approximately 15 billion USD.
