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Vietnamese exporters have proactively diversified their markets from the start of the year to mitigate risks as they may soon face significant tax hikes globally, said industry insiders and experts.
The northern port city of Hai Phong has recently issued investment certificates for 11 new projects in its industrial and economic zones.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha received visiting French Inter-ministerial Delegate on Strategic Metals and Minerals Supply Benjamin Gallezot in Hanoi on January 21.
Hanoi has set a goal of achieving an annual growth rate of 10.5-11% during the 2025-2030 period, focusing on bolstering traditional economic drivers while implementing innovative solutions to promote new ones.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien pledged Vietnam’s support to Czech businesses and investors while addressing the bilateral business forum held in Prague on January 20 as part of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to the European country.
Vietnam has emerged as a remarkable example of how trade and investment can fuel inclusive growth and development, according to Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
The Vietnam-Korea Friendship Association (VKFA) and the Korean Association in the northern city of Hai Phong hosted a friendship exchange on January 20 during which the Vietnam-Korea Business Club in Hai Phong was launched.
The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate for the US dollar at 24,336 VND/USD on January 21, down 5 VND from the previous day.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has instructed ministries, agencies, and local authorities to drastically and effectively implement three strategic breakthroughs, six key tasks, and 12 primary solutions, striving for double-digit growth in 2025, set to be the year of acceleration and breakthroughs, and laying the foundation for the 2026-2030 socio-economic development plan.
Vietnamese and Czech officials have underscored the vast potential of expanded cooperation between the two nations, driven by the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).
The recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Vietnam's Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and Japan's Mie prefecture has taken economic and investment cooperation between the two countries, and particularly with Mie, to a new level.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s attendance at the upcoming 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos and his bilateral activities in Switzerland are expected to open up various opportunities in trade between the two countries.
The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho is committed to creating the best possible conditions for Japanese companies to study, invest and develop projects, Standing Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Commitee Duong Tan Hien said at a January 20 meeting with representatives from the Japanese Embassy and businesses in Vietnam.
A bilateral agreement between the Vietnamese and US Governments regarding anti-dumping duties on Vietnamese fish fillets was signed on January 20, marking the end of relevant disputes in Case DS536 at the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
The Vietnam Rubber Association (VRA) is bullish about the prospects for the rubber industry in 2025, forecasting 10% annual growth in export revenue to over 11 billion USD.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City is expected to serve 4 million passengers during the upcoming 2025 Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival.
Markets across the capital city of Hanoi are teeming with fresh produce and traditional offerings as locals are preparing to bid farewell to the ong Cong (Land Genie) and ong Tao (Kitchen Gods) to the heaven, an important precursor to the Tet (Lunar New Year) celebrations.
The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate for the US dollar at 24,341 VND/USD on January 20, unchanged from the last work day of the previous week.
Many banks have promoted capital mobilisation policies right from the beginning of 2025 to improve financial strength and meet the credit demand that is forecast to increase sharply this year.
The central province of Binh Dinh wants to attract 45 investment projects into its industrial zones (IZs) this year, Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Pham Anh Tuan said.
