(Source: VNA)
The RoK is also Vietnam’s largest foreign investor. As of the end of September, Korean investors operated 10,301 valid projects with combined registered capital of 94.2 billion USD, topping both capital value and number of projects among 154 countries and territories investing in Vietnam. Korean enterprises contribute roughly 30% of Vietnam’s total export value.
Vietnamese enterprises could leverage Indonesia as a strategic hub for regional expansion, while Indonesian companies could come to Vietnam to learn production practices and explore investment partnerships, opening up new avenues for economic collaboration, a diplomat said.
Investors today not only pay attention to rental prices or location but are also seeking industrial parks that provide a comprehensive and environmentally friendly ecosystem.
The 16th Hanoi People’s Council (2021–2026 term) on November 13 adopted a resolution approving the investment policy for the construction of a road connecting Gia Binh International Airport in the neighbouring Bac Ninh province with the capital.
Participants underlined the importance of complying with the EU’s strict standards, stepping up national branding, developing green and clean products aligned with European consumer preferences and, particularly, embedding cultural value and compelling Vietnamese stories in each product.
Both sides agreed to maintain close coordination and intensify exchanges among their technical groups to advance negotiations in line with the guidance of senior leaders and the two ministers, with the aim of soon concluding a new framework for bilateral trade cooperation that further deepens the Vietnam-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,122 VND/USD on November 14, down 3 VND from the previous day.
HCM City’s key European trading partners, with bilateral trade reaching nearly 450 million USD in the first half of 2025. Italy ranks 24th among the 129 countries and territories investing in the city, with total registered capital of nearly 135 million USD.
The SIUF Vietnam 2025 Intimate Fashion and Sourcing Expo and the International Expo for Children, Baby, Maternity Expo (CBME Vietnam 2025) will become a premier platform for international collaboration, helping expand exports, upgrade supply chains, and elevate the global standing of Vietnamese brands.
Since the beginning of this year, domestic fuel prices have been adjusted 47 times. Of these, RON95-III recorded 26 increases and 21 decreases, while diesel saw 24 rises, 22 decreases, and one unchanged.
According to the Ministry of Finance’s National Statistics Office, total registered FDI in Vietnam, including new registrations, capital adjustments, and share purchases, amounted to 31.52 billion USD as of October 31, a 15.6% year-on-year gain.
According to VAMA’s latest report, the growth reflects a clear recovery in consumer demand, ample supply, and the appeal of promotional programmes during the year-end shopping season.
Under the pilot plan, Arkia will initially operate one weekly flight from January to June 2026.
The top 10 enterprises are Samsung Electronics Vietnam Thai Nguyen Co., Ltd.; Vietnam National Industry - Energy Group (Petrovietnam); Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex); Vingroup JSC; Viettel Group; BIDV; Agribank; VietinBank; Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin); and Hoa Phat Group JSC.
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.
