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PM urges Thai group to expand investment in Vietnam
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on December 3 called on Siam Cement Group (SCG) of Thailand to expand its investment and business in Vietnam, thus helping to attract more big groups from Thailand and other countries to Vietnam in the time ahead.
Da Nang woos hi-tech investment from RoK firms
A webinar entitled “Invest in Da Nang 2020” calling for investment from the Republic of Korea (RoK) was recently held in the central city of Da Nang.
Clear policies needed to attract foreign investment in agricultural sector
Foreign direct investment in Vietnam's agriculture sector remains limited despite the industry's enormous potential.
Long An province revokes licences of tardy investment projects
The Mekong Delta province of Long An has recalled licences of 41 projects with a combined investment of 71.2 million USD so far this year.
Mekong Delta becomes investment magnet
The Mekong Delta has recently attracted many large projects worth trillions to tens of trillions of VND, which are promoting economic development there.
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PM urges proactive engagement with US on trade talks
Trade negotiations with the US must be calm, consistent, and flexible, aiming to protect national sovereignty, security, and interests, while upholding international commitments and pursuing “balanced interests, shared risks," said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Vietnam races against time to have EC’s "yellow card" lifted before Sept. 15
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment particularly focused on resolving all EC concerns before September 15, the deadline for submitting a progress report to the commission, as well as ensuring thorough preparations for the fifth inspection so as to secure the removal of the “yellow card” warning.
Vietnam keen on bolstering economic ties with China's Greater Bay Area
Vietnam places great importance on advancing cooperation with the Greater Bay Area, particularly in the sectors based on Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, said Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Duc Tam.
Vietnam’s trade counsellors believe in opportunities amid tariff challenges
The business community should strengthen resilience and diversify supply chains to reduce dependence on a single market for raw materials and intermediate goods, heard a hybrid conference held on April 28.
Reference exchange rate down April 29
The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate for the US dollar at 24,960 VND/USD on April 29, down 4 VND from April 28.
Vietnam stimulates domestic consumption, diversifies export markets
Gaining a firm foothold in the domestic market of more than 100 million people is critically important to businesses as the domestic market, which, if properly leveraged, could help offset the decline in export orders.
Businesses urged to promote innovation in brand building
Amid global competition, branding is not just a marketing tool but also becomes a strategic factor that determines the position of enterprises and the national competitiveness.
Investment in AI in Vietnam increases eightfold
Vietnam is entering a new phase of growth, where innovation, science, and technology are at the forefront of shaping its future. From being an emerging market, Vietnam has now risen to become a strategic destination for technology investment in Southeast Asia, driven by the aspirations of the entrepreneurial community and strategic guidance from the government
Vietnam, Cambodia seek ways to bolster economic, trade ties
Vietnam and Cambodia inked an agreement on promoting bilateral trade for the 2025–2026 period, which provides preferential tariffs for many competitive goods from each side – much more favourable than those under the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA).
New wharf at Lao - Viet Int’l Port inaugurated
The launch of Wharf No. 3 of Lao - Viet International Port expected to help ensure infrastructure for socio-economic development in both Vietnam and Laos, meeting the increasing demand for goods transportation.
Vietnamese, Japanese PMs attend forum on strategic industries cooperation
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Japanese counterpart Ishiba Shigeru attended the Vietnam-Japan Forum on cooperation in strategic industries, high technology, green transition, and semiconductors in Hanoi on April 28.
Seminar discusses scope for expanding Vietnam’s Halal exports to Indonesia
ITPC Director Tran Phu Lu noted that Vietnamese enterprises see opportunities to boost exports of Halal-certified products to Indonesia.
Vietnam, Peru step up economic and trade cooperation
Peru is currently Vietnam’s sixth-largest trading partner in Latin America. However, the trade value, standing at 518 million USD, remains modest compared to the potential and real demand between the two complementary economies.
Deputy PM vows optimal conditions for firms to expand investment in int’l financial centres
Speaking at a meeting with representatives from ministries, agencies, international institutions, banks, investment funds and investors in Hanoi, Binh said that the Government of Vietnam is committed to always accompanying businesses, creating the most favourable conditions for enterprises to expand their investment in international financial centres in Vietnam as well as invest in other ecosystems that they are interested in.
Vietnam, Tunisia boost economic and trade cooperation
In 2024, trade between Vietnam and Tunisia reached 267 million USD, almost tripling the figure recorded in 2023. Vietnam’s main exports to Tunisia included footwear, raw coffee, pepper, cashew nuts, seafood, and machinery, while Vietnam imported seafood, dates, chemicals, and animal feed materials from Tunisia.
Reference exchange rate up 12 VND on April 28
The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate for the US dollar at 24,960 VND/USD on April 28, up 12 VND from April 25.
Local carmaker to export buses to RoK
It’s expected that the first batch of 50 electric EV Buses will be delivered to the Republic of Korea (RoK) for operation in the second quarter this year.
Da Nang launches direct air route to Uzbekistan
Nguyen Thi Phuong, President of Prestige DMC Vietnam, noted that the charter service from Tashkent to Da Nang is being operated through a partnership between Prestige DMC Vietnam, Red Island Company, Centrium-Air Airways, and Prestige Travel Uzbekistan.
Surging forward on motorways in Mekong Delta region
The PM has stressed the need for the Mekong Delta region to develop rapidly and sustainably, contributing meaningfully to national growth.
ASEAN, China promote cross-border payments
In the first quarter of 2025, the value of RMB transactions between China and Malaysia reached 102 billion RMB (4 billion USD), up 27% year-on-year, while transactions with Cambodia reached 5 billion RMB (686 million USD), an increase of 45% compared to the same period in 2024.
