According to advice from A&O Shearman, before entering international markets, Ho Chi Minh City needs to complete a range of preparations, including legal documentation, professional advisory work, credit rating, investor outreach, pricing and foreign-currency issuance.
The National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance reported that Vietnam welcomed nearly 2 million international visitors in August, up 19.7% from July and 18.4% year-on-year. The figure represented 63.6% of the tourism sector’s full-year target of 25 million arrivals.
The move follows the approval of the national project on low-emission crop production for 2025–2035, with a vision to 2050. The initiative is now being actively implemented across the country, with local authorities playing a key role in turning policy into action.
Summer 2025 is heating up with strong interest from both domestic and international travellers. As school holidays approach, localities and travel companies are rolling out attractive promotional campaigns to capitalise on the travel demand.
Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the MDT is a transformative initiative aimed at helping SMEs expand into international markets through digital solutions.
Eight Vietnamese enterprises are showcasing their food and beverage products at the International Food and Drink Expo (IFE) 2024 in London, the UK from March 25 – 27.
Relevant agencies and sectors should strengthen collaboration in providing support and creating favourable conditions for science and technology enterprises to further boost their development, said Phan Thi My Yen, Deputy Chairwoman of the Vietnam Association of Science and Technology Enterprises (VST).
Although the aquaculture industry have been facing many challenges, it continues to receive support from the Government, Director in charge of communications of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) Le Hang told Lao dong newspaper.
Exports of coconut products were worth 900 million USD last year and are expected to top 1 billion USD this year, according to the Vietnam Coconut Association.
Ho Chi Minh City Food & Beverage Association (FBA) has been set up with the aim of exploring and developing Vietnamese cuisine and showcasing it throughout Vietnam and the world.
Lai Chau ginseng - a species that is especially rare in Vietnam and the world - is endemic to northern mountainous Lai Chau province. Investment in the sustainable development of the herb is of interest to ministries, branches, and specialised agencies.
The domestic gold price saw its strongest growth in three months in the week of December 23-29 after beating the milestone of 42 million VND (1,817.40 USD) per tael.
Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has asked the Ministry of Industry and Trade and relevant departments to join hands to increase the value of Vietnamese brands to make inroads into international markets.
