The agreement was inked in Saudi Arabia ’scapital city of Riyadh on April 10.
A similartreaty with Tunisia which was signed in the capital city of Tunison April 13 was also ratified by the Prime Minister on the same day./.
With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling rate applicable for commercial banks during the day is 26,411 VND/USD, and the floor rate 23,895 VND/USD.
Vietnamese exhibitors are showcasing a wide range of products, including processed foods, tropical fruit products, functional foods, spices and beverages. Major exporters such as Vinamilk, WestFood, TSFood, Nafoods Group, Bich Chi Food and DH Foods are among the participants.
Rahul Malhotra, owner of RM Venturex, said the forum provided businesses with valuable insights into opportunities for deeper Vietnam–Canada cooperation. He noted that support from diplomatic channels and the engagement of both public and private sectors are helping create favourable conditions for stronger economic ties among Canada, Vietnam and ASEAN.
Singapore is currently the Mekong Delta city’s largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI), with 12 active projects totalling nearly 320 million USD in registered capital. A flagship project is the Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) Can Tho, launched in 2022 with an investment of over 3.7 trillion VND (140 million USD) and covering nearly 294 hectares.
With continued policy support, technological innovation and close coordination among authorities, businesses and farmers, Vietnam’s pangasius industry is expected to make a strong and sustainable breakthrough during the 2026–2030 period, reinforcing its position as the world’s leading exporter of the fish.
Deputy PM Nguyen Van Thang proposed a shared vision for an ASEAN fintech ecosystem that is open, secure, transparent, inclusive, and sustainable: “Open” to foster connectivity, “Secure” to enable growth, “Transparent” to build trust, “Inclusive” to ensure that no one is left behind, and “Sustainable” to strengthen resilience and support long-term progress.
A high-level delegation of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), led by its Vice Chairperson Xian Hui, visited the production facility of BYD Vietnam Co., Ltd. at Phu Ha Industrial Park and held a working session with leaders of Phu Tho province on June 9.
National Assembly Vice Chairman Nguyen Hong Dien praised GWEC’s role and contributions in promoting renewable energy worldwide through policy recommendations and its active cooperation with Vietnamese agencies and partners in recent years.
The development strategy for VIFC-HCMC envisions a comprehensive financial ecosystem encompassing green finance, carbon credits, financial technology (fintech), blockchain technology, digital assets, digital banking and other innovative business models. These highly internationalised sectors involve complex cross-border transactions and sophisticated legal structures.
LG Innotek, an affiliate of the Republic of Korea's LG Group, has announced a plan to build its first semiconductor substrate plant in Vietnam, marking a significant step in expanding its production capacity and strengthening its semiconductor packaging solutions business.
According to the State Bank of Vietnam, nearly 87% of Vietnamese adults had bank accounts as of early this year, while the number of non-cash payment transactions has been growing by nearly 59% annually.
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) said the policy is designed to encourage the shift towards cleaner transportation, reduce emissions from road traffic and create favourable conditions for investment in electric vehicle production and distribution.
Vietnam’s total retail sales of consumer goods and service revenues rose 11.2% in the first five months of 2026, highlighting robust domestic consumption that continues to drive economic growth, support job creation and boost household incomes.
The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,151 VND/USD on June 9, up 1 VND from the previous working day.
Although Vietnam recorded a trade deficit of nearly 14 billion USD in the first five months of 2026, the agriculture sector continued to stand out as a major contributor to external trade, generating a surplus of 7.5 billion USD, or roughly 1.5 billion USD per month.
When searching for flights on the website, eligible passengers simply need to select the passenger category “Senior Citizen (60 years and above)”, after which the system will automatically display the applicable discounted fares.
Murphy Oil has operated in Vietnam since 2012 and currently participates in and operates many important oil and gas contracts at projects such as Lac Da Vang and Hai Su Vang, which are expected to contribute additional oil and gas supplies, strengthen energy security and support Vietnam’s economic development.
Director of the Asia and Pacific Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Krisha Srinivasan affirmed that the IMF will continue to accompany and support Vietnam in the development of its financial sector, thereby helping to strengthen resilience and promote sustainable growth in the years ahead.
French daily Le Monde recently reported that Vietnam’s e-commerce revenue approached 26 billion EUR (29.6 billion USD) in 2025, jumping 25% from a year earlier on the heels of a 20% gain in 2024. The sector now commands roughly 11% of total retail sales, cementing Vietnam’s status as one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic markets.
Vietnam Airlines Group, comprising Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines and Vietnam Air Services Company (VASCO), will provide nearly 5.5 million seats on domestic routes from now until August 16 to meet peak summer travel demand, including around 2.2 million seats offered at promotional fares on various routes.