Việt Nam News

Deputy PM Dũng underlined several key objectives, including a comprehensive review of the legal framework governing SOEs, and called for updates that reflect international standards and support modern, transparent governance.

While the US market has become more difficult to access due to new tax policies, Australia could play the role of a trade cushion, helping to reduce shocks and maintain export momentum for Việt Nam's shrimp industry.

According to experts, one of the biggest obstacles lies in the fuel supply chain. The roadmap for Level 5 compliance demands high-quality fuel that is currently scarce in many parts of the country.

Under Resolution No. 60-NQ/TW issued on April 12, 2025, at the 11th meeting of the 13th Party Central Committee, the two provinces were officially merged to form the new Bắc Ninh Province, with its political and administrative centre located in Bắc Giang City.

After bottoming out in early April, the benchmark index reclaimed all losses incurred during the tariff-triggered volatility by the end of May. The rebound has buoyed equity funds, restoring previously negative returns to solid profits.

Although tensions in the Middle East persisted, investor confidence improved markedly after the weekend, leading to a broad recovery in Việt Nam’s stock market on Monday, accompanied by a rise in net buying from foreign investors.

With 453 out of 461 deputies in attendance voting in favour — a 94.8 per cent approval rate — the revised law updates various provisions on violations, online advertising, content standards and the responsibilities of influencers.

The projects include an in-flight catering facility developed by Vietnam Airlines’ subsidiary Vietnam Airlines Caterers and an aircraft maintenance centre by Vietnam Airlines Engineering Company.

Global tech giant Qualcomm has just launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research & Development (R&D) centre in Việt Nam, which is expected to help position Việt Nam as a leading AI R&D hub in the region and the world.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has started a final review of anti-dumping and countervailing duties on sugar products imported from Thailand.

As part of its development strategy, Bắc Giang has set a target for the digital economy to contribute around 35 per cent of its gross regional domestic product (GRDP) by 2025.

Data from the General Department of Customs showed that Việt Nam’s fruit and vegetable exports to the EU totalled US$132 million from January to April, up 33 per cent year-on-year.

Resolution 57 outlines the strategic shift toward science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation as the foundation for achieving robust, double-digit economic growth in the years to come. Meanwhile, Resolution 68 identifies private enterprises as a pivotal force in realising those objectives.

Việt Nam’s rice industry is facing a steep drop in export prices, even as shipment volumes climb, underscoring the challenges of a volatile global grain market.

Analysts at SHS Research noted that the 1,300-point mark remains a crucial psychological level.

Việt Nam ranks third in the world for seafood exports, accounting for over seven per cent of the global market share, behind China and Norway.

Its strategic location near major Asian financial hubs, modern infrastructure, dynamic business environment and high quality of life position it well to become a regional financial node.

Experts said taxing profits would be ideal, but is too challenging due to household businesses' lack of accounting systems. Most operate informally, without financial statements or detailed cost tracking, making profit figures difficult to verify and vulnerable to manipulation.