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Vĩnh Long unlocks billion dollar potential for coconut exports

Việt Nam makes significant progress in stock market upgrade: MSCI

One of the most notable advancements is allowing foreign institutional investors to trade shares without the need for pre-funded accounts.

Global uncertainty weighs on Việt Nam's economic outlook

Việt Nam’s economic outlook is heavily dependent on the outcome of trade negotiations and is constrained by elevated global uncertainty on trade policies and economic growth, according to an International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Paulo Medas. The team held discussions during the 2025 Article IV consultation with Vietnamese authorities from June 11 to 24.

$13.4 billion lent through annual HCM City bank-business connection programme

Nearly VNĐ350 trillion (US$13.38 billion) was disbursed through the HCM City’s annual bank–business linkage programme in the first half of this year, a 6.35 per cent increase, according to the State Bank of Vietnam.

VNĐ weakens sharply against key currencies

Not only has the đồng depreciated against the euro, it has also weakened sharply against many other key currencies such as the yen (11 per cent), pound (11 per cent) and Australian dollar (7 per cent).

Vietnam Airlines plans to establish cargo airline

This strategic move comes in response to the robust recovery of the international air cargo market, which has significantly contributed to the airline's positive financial performance.

Việt Nam’s auto imports surge past US$2 billion

Data from the General Department of Customs shows that 96,264 CBU vehicles were imported into Việt Nam from January to June 15, with a total value exceeding $2 billion.

Việt Nam outlines three 2026 power supply scenarios amid growing electricity demand

In the most extreme case, electricity demand increases by more than 15 per cent, driven by breakthrough economic performance and widespread severe weather conditions.

Volume of goods through seaports increased during US tariff pause

In the second quarter of this year, Vietnamese seaports witnessed a container volume boom as exporters rushed to ship goods during a 90-day pause on US reciprocal tariffs.

Việt Nam businesses target ASEAN, European markets amid US tariff concerns: UOB Study

Despite the announcement of 46 per cent US reciprocal tariffs on Vietnamese exports, 60 percent of Vietnamese businesses remain optimistic for the year ahead, and nearly half of them plan to accelerate overseas expansion, according to the UOB Business Outlook Study.

PM works with China's leading aviation, infrastructure enterprises

PM Phạm Minh Chính highly evaluated COMAC’s achievements in researching and developing modern commercial aircraft, noting that these efforts have contributed to diversifying the global supply of commercial aircraft and played a significant role in developing China’s aviation industry and high-tech scientific achievements.

5G subscriptions expected to reach almost 2.9 billion at the end of 2025

The 5G momentum is growing, as a new report forecasts that nearly one third of all mobile users worldwide, or about 2.9 billion people, are expected to be on 5G by the end of 2025.

Market drifts sideways as foreign investors return to net selling

At the end of the trading day, the VN-Index on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) dropped 1.08 points, or 0.08 per cent, to 1,365.67 points.

HCM City export processing and industrial zones eye $20 bil investment by 2030

The HCM City Export Processing and Industrial Zones Authority targets fresh investments of more than US$20 billion in 2025 – 30 period following the imminent merger of HCM City and Bình Dương and Bà Rịa – Vũng Tàu provinces.

Việt Nam, India promote trade ties via international trade fairs

An online seminar on strengthening trade relations through international trade fairs, held by the Việt Nam Trade Office in India on June 25, saw the participation of nearly 50 Vietnamese seafood companies and 50 Indian enterprises in sectors of processed food, agricultural products, fruits and spices.