
Vietnam, Japan ink strategic oyster industry partnership
Under the MoU, the two parties will work together to develop a value chain for Vietnamese oysters that meets Japanese standards, targeting both domestic and export markets.
Under the MoU, the two parties will work together to develop a value chain for Vietnamese oysters that meets Japanese standards, targeting both domestic and export markets.
The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate for the US dollar at 24,928 VND/USD on April 24, up 31 VND from the previous day.
Vietnamese ministries and sectors stand ready to address the US’s concerns and work together to find mutually beneficial solutions based on the principle of harmonised interests and shared risks, said Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien.
With its vast potential, Vietnam's domestic market serves as a crucial “support base” for local enterprises, especially amid increasingly complex and unpredictable global economic fluctuations, delegates said at a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on April 22.
With its ranking among the top 20 global food exporters and top 15 agricultural exporters, bolstered by 17 free trade agreements (FTAs), Vietnam is a strong contender in the global Halal supply chain.
To achieve the ambitious targets for this year and beyond, the PM has highlighted the priorities of boosting economic growth, maintaining macroeconomic stability, controlling inflation, and guaranteeing major economic balances.
The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate for the US dollar at 24,897 VND/USD on April 23, up 20 VND from the previous day.
Specifically, the proposed framework sets the price at 3,975.1 VND/kWh for the northern region (including Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, and Thai Binh), 3,078.9 VND/kWh for the south-central coastal region (Binh Thuan), and 3,868.5 VND/kWh for the southern region (Ba Ria – Vung Tau).
Experts stressed that a comprehensive, synchronised policy framework is needed to cover all LNG activities — from investment and infrastructure to pricing and regulation.
In 2024, two-way trade reached nearly 1.8 billion USD, with Vietnam’s exports, mainly seafood, coffee, rice, and cement, accounting for 1.4 billion USD.
Vietnam identifies sci-tech, innovation, and digital transformation as key economic drivers over the next decade, Deputy PM Dung said, noting that Vietnam’s strategic appeal to global tech giants is bolstered by a major shift in global supply chains, allowing the country to expand its manufacturing footprint in electronics, semiconductors, and AI.
At 10am on April 22, Saigon Jewelry Company (SJC) listed gold bar prices at 120.5-122.5 million VND per tael.
New retail malls are consistently being introduced in districts outside the central areas, offering a wide array of business models. This trend is gradually transforming traditional street-front retail, which is under significant pressure from the growing e-commerce sector.
Each displayed product will have a QR code which helps visitors easily access detailed relevant information, such as product origin, growing area, production and preservation processes, and official sales addresses.
As Vietnam deepens its integration into the global economy through more than 15 free trade agreements (FTAs), including the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), origin transparency has become a non-negotiable requirement to access tariff preferences and avoid trade defence measures.
The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate for the US dollar at 24,877 VND/USD on April 22, down 30 VND from the previous day.
Tran Thi Hong Minh, Director of the Institute for Policy and Strategy Studies under the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Policies and Strategies, said: "In a world of rapid and complex changes, linkages help businesses diversify markets, connect with new models and better use resources. They are also critical in mitigating risks and enhancing overall competitiveness.”
According to recent data from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV), the first quarter of 2025 saw a total of over 20.7 million passengers flying, up 9.2% year-on-year.
Since 2011, Nestlé’s NESCAFÉ Plan has supported over 21,000 coffee farming households in adopting internationally recognised sustainable farming practices. These efforts have helped reduce water use by 40–60%, cut chemical fertiliser use by 20%, and increase farmers' incomes by 30–150% through crop diversification
Vietnam Airlines is continuously expanding its fleet and flight network, enhancing service quality, and intensifying the application of new technologies across all business operations, aiming to become a digital airline this year.