At 10:25 a.m. on July 2 (local time), US President Donald Trump posted on the social media platform Truth Social that he had just reached a trade deal with Vietnam.
Washington D.C. (VNA) - At 10:25 a.m. on July 2 (local time), US President Donald Trump posted on the social media platform Truth Social that he had just reached a trade deal with Vietnam.
“I just made a Trade Deal with Vietnam. Details to follow!,” President Trump wrote./.
The US remained Vietnam’s largest market, accounting for 55% of the country's total wood exports. Key products include wooden furniture, plywood, doors, and handicrafts.
Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Nguyen Quoc Dung reviewed key milestones in the bilateral relationship, underscoring the essential and sustained contribution by businesses from both countries, from the time before the normalisation of bilateral ties in 1995 until today, when the two sides are comprehensive stategic partners of each other.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Prudential has been operating in Vietnam for more than 26 years, having been the first foreign insurer to establish a representative office in the country in 1999.
The Government has clearly defined the development orientation of the International Financial Centre in Da Nang as a modern international financial hub closely linked with the innovation ecosystem, digital technology, and sustainable finance.
In 2025, Tay Ninh’s economy maintained strong growth momentum, with gross regional domestic product (GRDP) expanding by 9.52%, ranking eighth among 34 provinces and cities nationwide.
As of early January 2026, the province had 8,210 registered fishing vessels, with more than 90% holding valid fishing licences, according to the department. A total of 8,115 vessels, or 98.76%, have been updated in the National Population Database, while 1,773 out of 1,941 vessels measuring 15 metres or longer have been granted food safety certificates, accounting for 91.34%.
The Prime Minister underlined that public investment has consistently been identified as a key political task, with public investment disbursement results serving as one of the criteria for evaluating officials under Party regulations. Through state spending, public investment directly boosts aggregate demand and serves as an effective tool for regulating and stabilising the macroeconomy while safeguarding major economic balances.
For Vietnamese companies, Indusfood 2026 offers direct access to global buyers, opportunities to connect with distribution partners, insights into emerging consumer trends, and engagement in thematic events on investment, logistics, digital transformation, artificial intelligence and innovation in the food industry.
The Da Nang MICE Tourism Promotion Programme 2026, themed “Da Nang - Elevating your MICE experience”, will be implemented from January 1 through the end of the year. Under the programme, the city targets welcoming and supporting nearly 93,000 MICE visitors, representing an increase of about 12% compared to 2025.
Despite entering the market only in November last year, Sun PhuQuoc Airways immediately ranked among the top two airlines in Vietnam for on-time performance in that month. This early consistency underscores the airline’s core commitment to reliability and respect for passengers’ time, sustained from its inaugural flights onward.
By leveraging its position in global supply chains, maintaining macroeconomic stability, and improving growth quality, Vietnam has strong potential to remain one of the fastest-growing economies in the region in the coming years, foreign media said.
To meet these goals, the agency will continue refining the legal framework governing import-export activities and gather feedback from local authorities and relevant agencies to propose amendments, supplements or replacements for outdated circulars.
The resolution, recently signed by Party General Secretary To Lam, affirms that the State-run economy remains a particularly important pillar of the socialist-oriented market economy in Vietnam.
With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling rate applicable for commercial banks during the day is 26,383 VND/USD, and the floor rate 23,871 VND/USD.
Vietnam’s Logistics Services Development Strategy for the 2025–2035 period, with a vision to 2050, for the first time outlines a long-term and comprehensive roadmap clearly defining logistics as the “backbone” of the national economy.
Government increases monthly transaction cap for Mobile Money accounts from 10 million VND to 100 million VND.
According to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA), the country exported 22,473 tonnes of pepper of all kinds in December, earning 146.4 million USD.
According to the provincial Department of Fisheries, as of January 6, Gia Lai had 5,744 registered fishing vessels, all of which have been fully updated on the VNFishbase database. All active vessels hold valid fishing licences, achieving 100% compliance with the Law on Fisheries.
By the end of 2025, a total of 3,345 km of main expressway routes had been put into operation or technically opened to traffic, along with 458 km of interchanges and connecting roads. This brought the total length to 3,803 km, far exceeding the target of 3,000 km.
This year’s rankings highlight businesses that have made significant contributions to economic recovery and the maintenance of growth momentum, demonstrating strong internal capabilities, effective governance, and pioneering spirit in a new phase of development, he said.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked State-owned garment corporation May 10 to focus on accelerating green and digital transformation, moving decisively towards net-zero emissions, applying AI and big data in production, upgrading its position in global value chains by shifting from simple processing to FOB and ODM, and building a global brand representing Vietnamese intelligence and culture.
Four major national fairs will be held this year, including the second National Fair – Spring 2026; the third National Fair - an international specialised exhibition covering construction, building materials, transport, real estate, industrial machinery and equipment, and interior and exterior decoration; the fourth National Fair – Summer 2026; and the fifth National Fair – Autumn 2026.
