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The event also saw the signing of seven memorandums of understanding between companies from both countries, witnessed by the two prime ministers and senior officials.

Italy and Việt Nam have maintained diplomatic relations for more than 50 years and have enjoyed a Strategic Partnership for over a decade. Italy is one of Việt Nam’s key partners in Europe and bilateral ties have continued to strengthen following the entry into force of the EU–Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA). For Italy, Việt Nam serves as a gateway to the ASEAN market.

The requirements set out in Conclusion 18 are very high and must be implemented immediately, the PM said, stressing that the reforms are closely tied to Việt Nam's ambition of achieving double-digit economic growth.

The Mekong Delta province of Vĩnh Long marked on April 13 the export of its first batch of fresh pomelos to Australia, also the first ever official export of Vietnamese pomelos to one of the world’s most demanding markets following its recent opening.

The index will likely accumulate around the 1,730-point zone before moving up toward 1,770 points and possibly 1,800 in the week.

JICA and BIDV have completed a US$50 million loan programme to expand long-term financing for MSMEs, with a focus on boosting access to credit in rural areas and supporting agricultural growth.

Last week, the average overnight interest rate decreased from 8.58 per cent per year at the beginning of the week to 5.79 per cent at the end of the week.

The list includes six banks, named BacABank, Maritime Bank, NamABank, Sài Gòn - Hà Nội Bank, SeABank, VietABank.

HCM City is set to develop a total of 105 industrial zones (IZs) covering more than 50,000 hectares, with a strategic roadmap to complete all subdivision planning by 2028.

Market participants say the initial rally in oil and gas names quickly lost momentum as investors reassessed supply risks and the sector's structural exposure.

Results show that 68.8 per cent of businesses reported their operations in the first quarter were either better or unchanged compared with the fourth quarter of 2025.

The agricultural sector consumes about 10 million tonnes of fertiliser annually, mainly urea and phosphate fertiliser. 

With green standards and sustainability requirements increasingly becoming a “passport” to access global markets, Vietnamese F&B enterprises face an urgent need for comprehensive transformation to enhance competitiveness and expand exports, experts said at a seminar in HCM City on April 10.

Market posted its third consecutive week of increases last week, but it sparks concern whether the positive trend has really returned or is it just a technical recovery in the medium-term trend.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Canada joined the exhibition to promote Việt Nam as an attractive travel destination.

According to the National Cyber Security Association, about 52 per cent of businesses in Việt Nam experienced cyberattacks in 2025.

The facility, built with an initial investment of VNĐ300 billion, has a designed capacity of 5GWh per year.

Lawmakers approved sweeping fuel tax cuts to zero until end-June, aiming to cushion global price volatility and ease domestic cost pressures.