Việt Nam News

Việt Nam is at the perfect moment to accelerate growth through artificial intelligence and technology, a conference heard in HCM City on October 15.

The 6,300ha free trade zone will consist of three non-contiguous sites connected to the Đình Vũ–Cát Hải Economic Zone and the southern coastal economic area.

The Department of Industry and Trade of Tuyên Quang Province held a conference on October 16 to promote trade, foster business connections, and support the consumption of local products in 2025.

Statistics of the Ministry of Finance showed that as of October 14, the disbursement rate of ODA-funded public investment reached only VNĐ4.37 trillion (US$ 166 million) or18.68 per cent of the annual target assigned by the Prime Minister,  far below the 30.6 per cent achieved in the same period in 2024 and 38.1 per cent in 2023.

The event, a key activity under the 2025 National Trade Promotion Programme, aims to boost import–export growth in southern Việt Nam, strengthen regional linkages, and expand cross-border economic cooperation between the two countries.

Fruit and vegetable exports are expected to fetch US$7.6–8 billion this year on the back of strong demand for durian and steady demand generally in key markets.

If executed well, the new law could improve management and oversight efficiency, ensuring that the stock market operates fairly, transparently, safely and sustainably. 

If credit institutions maintain healthy mobilisation and growth, and direct capital to priority sectors, credit growth is expected to reach 19–20 per cent by the end of 2025. This represents one of the highest credit growth rates in the past decade.

A report by the Department of Livestock Production and Animal Health says over 30 per cent of domestic livestock output still from small-scale, scattered farms not connected to value chains. This fragmented model makes it difficult to control diseases, product quality, and trace origins.

U2U Network, a layer-1 blockchain platform developed by Vietnamese engineers, has announced that its native token, $U2U, will be listed on Kraken, one of the most reputed and strictest digital asset exchanges in the world, on October 17.

As traditional growth engines are losing steam, measures must be taken to improve the country's total factor productivity (TFP).

The southern province of Vĩnh Long has recorded a strong recovery in export activities this year.

Market researchers have long voiced concerns over counterfeit and substandard goods, sold directly to consumers on social platforms.

Việt Nam will continue to create favourable conditions for foreign enterprises, including those from the US, to conduct business and investment in the energy sector.

Industry representatives said mining companies shoulder multiple obligations related to land, the environment, and nine different taxes and fees, including resource tax, corporate income tax, mineral exploitation fees, and environmental protection levies.

Newly-appointed Deputy US Trade Representative Bryan R. Switzer said negotiations are progressing smoothly with effective coordination at all levels, from ministers and deputy delegation heads to technical working groups.

Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà on Tuesday met with Italian Ambassador Marco della Seta and executives of shipbuilding group Fincantieri to discuss investment cooperation opportunity in high-tech shipbuilding in Việt Nam.

Indoor security cameras, a multifunctional display and a tabletop robot will be made in Việt Nam, marking Apple’s shift from traditionally launching new devices in China.