

AI and semiconductors have been identified as core sectors for development by both Vietnam and the US in the coming decade, thus contributing to balancing trade and investment between the two countries.
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The UK, with an annual agri-food import value of 67 billion USD, is seen as a high-potential market. In 2024, Vietnam’s agri-export turnover to the UK reached nearly 883 million USD, a 15.4% year-on-year increase.
Counterfeit products are being sold widely on social media, with reports of price manipulation, hoarding, and illegal mark-ups, PM Chinh noted, emphasising that these activities negatively impact public health, people's trust, security and order, and lead to significant revenue losses, further disrupting many aspects of social life.
Phu Quoc Airport will be expanded to accommodate up to 18 million passengers per year by 2027, 4.5 times its current capacity of 4 million. By 2050, the airport is expected to handle up to 50 million passengers annually.
However, along with pending internal shortcomings, the unusual and unprecedented developments in the world geopolitical situation since the beginning of 2025 have pushed international gold prices to continuously increase, resulting in strong fluctuations in domestic gold prices, and the growing gap between domestic and world gold prices.
China emerged as the leading importer in the quarter, with its mollusc imports from Vietnam exceeding 23 million USD, a staggering rise of nearly 2,000%.
The re-election reaffirms the country's increasingly important position and role in shaping global customs policies and operations, while also recognising its active and effective contributions during the previous chairmanship term.
The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate for the US dollar at 24,973 VND/USD on May 14, unchanged from the previous day.
These projects are expected to significantly boost the province's industrial output and contribute to its economic growth trajectory, according to the provincial authorities.
The total value of corporate bond principal due for repayment by non-banking entities in May is estimated at 11.4 trillion VND, double the amount due in April.
To date, Vietnam has signed 16 FTAs with over 60 of the world’s major markets and three are under negotiation.
The surge in domestic gold prices and the widening disparity with global rates recently were partly due to market psychology, driven by expectations of further international price hikes.
The HCM City pavilion is a joint exhibition space comprising three adjacent sections with a total area of 300 square metres organised by the Investment and Trade Promotion Centre of HCM City and the Vietnam Trade Office in Saudi Arabia.
According to the Foreign Investment Agency, as of April 30, Vietnam had run 252 investment projects in the US, with a total capital of 1.36 billion USD.
VinFast is making steady progress in its journey to become the national EV brand for everyone, thanks to its diverse product lineup tailored to different customer groups and usage needs.
Industry experts believe that with increased consumer demand and support policies from automakers, the domestic automobile market is forecast to further thrive in the second and third quarters of this year.
During the meeting, US delegates expressed appreciation for the Vietnamese Government’s goodwill and for its efforts to maintain a favourable investment climate. They proposed Vietnam continue enhancing its business environment by addressing bottlenecks in administrative procedures, non-tariff barriers, taxation, and fees, while ensuring infrastructure conditions, transparency, and rules of origin
Four Philippine partners will operate official VinFast service centres offering maintenance, repairs, and customer care for EVs in line with the company’s global standards.
Imports from the US are predicted to rise sharply in the coming months as large Vietnamese enterprises are accelerating purchases from the North American market in efforts to balance bilateral trade.