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According to the Saigon Hi-Tech Park (SHTP) management board, Intel has relocated part of its production line from Costa Rica to SHTP as part of its global manufacturing restructuring strategy aimed at improving efficiency and competitiveness.
The certified rice has not only been exported to Japan but also reached markets in Europe and Oceania.
Many Moroccan businesses expressed interest in establishing long-term direct import partnerships with Vietnamese manufacturers, particularly in agricultural products, processed foods and consumer goods.
For biofuels, particularly E10, to develop successfully, stronger and more coordinated policies are needed, especially pricing mechanisms capable of creating a sufficiently attractive gap between E10 and mineral-based petrol, an expert has said.
Some argue that removing conditions entirely could lead to an influx of low-cost imports and weaken domestic production capacity, while others say the current system imposes unnecessary costs and slows innovation.
Singapore’s banks are expanding their presence in Vietnam to seize opportunities from the market’s increasing integration into Asian trade and surging corporate financing needs.
As the economy increasingly shifts towards knowledge-based growth, innovation and digital transformation, demand for IP and technology valuation is becoming more urgent.
The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,126 VND/USD on May 14, up only 3 VND from the previous day.
Vietnam cements its position as the world’s second-largest coffee producer and leading robusta supplier, latest data by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) showed.
Companies that register industrial designs in both Vietnam and export markets, with properly licensed software, have significantly strengthened their competitiveness and tripled profit margins compared to five years ago.
Da Nang's foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction showed strong growth, reaching 237.7 million USD, double the level recorded a year earlier. The city granted licences for 47 new FDI projects, approved capital adjustments for 16 projects and recorded 10 transactions involving capital contributions and share acquisitions in economic organisations.
The FDI sector remains a key pillar of Vietnam’s economy, with more than 46,500 valid projects and total registered capital exceeding 543 billion USD so far. Disbursed capital has reached around 357.6 billion USD. The FDI sector contributes over 20% of GDP, accounts for around 70% of total export turnover, and creates jobs for millions of workers. Vietnam continues to rank among ASEAN’s leading FDI destinations despite global investment slowdowns.
Honda Vietnam called for reduced registration fees for hybrid vehicles to a maximum of 50% of the level applied to internal combustion engine vehicles of the same category. The company also called for stronger support for supporting industries and higher localisation rates in electric motorcycle production.
A recent PM directive set a May 10 deadline for ministries, agencies and localities to complete detailed allocations of the 2026 public investment capital plan.
A Party official has urged the Vietnamese business community to improve corporate governance, technological capacity, production standards, workforce quality and international connectivity to strengthen ties with the FDI sector.
Arkia Israeli Airlines on May 12 announced plans to launch direct flights from Tel Aviv to Ho Chi Minh City, marking a further expansion of the carrier’s operations in Vietnam.
According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), the seafood export turnover during the January-April period was estimated at 3.7 billion USD, up nearly 15% year-on-year.
The customs sector has identified the fight against smuggling, trade fraud, counterfeit goods and intellectual property violations as a key task. Customs units nationwide have stepped up inspections and supervision of import-export activities along major routes and at key checkpoints.
Food safety warnings from the EU declined sharply from 64 cases in 2024 to 17 in 2025 thanks to strengthened inspections, traceability measures and corrective actions.
The information presented by Vietnam attracted attention from others WTO members amid global efforts to accelerate the digital transformation of import – export procedures and improve the implementation of rules of origin to enhance supply chain adaptability.
