Việt Nam News

American chipmaker Qualcomm has acquired a 65% stake in Vietnamese artificial intelligence firm Movian AI from conglomerate Vingroup. The financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

A recent report from the Office of the US Trade Representative shows that most US goods imported into Việt Nam are subject to an import tax rate of 15 per cent or lower, says a tax policy officer from the Ministry of Finance.

Industry insiders pointed to stable raw material prices and a strategic shift towards higher-value processed products as key factors underpinning the strong performance of the two top earners -shrimp and tra fish.

Both parties will leverage their strengths, resources and expertise to foster a mutually beneficial collaboration, aiming to create sustainable value through strategic partnerships in Việt Nam’s industrial real estate sector.

Việt Nam's stock market experienced its most significant downturn in history on Thursday, after news broke that the United States would be enforcing a 46 per cent retaliatory tariff.

FiinRatings, a leading credit rating agency in Việt Nam, made the announcement just weeks after S&P Global Ratings - one of the world’s top independent credit rating organisations - acquired a 43.6 per cent stake in the company.

The project will cover about 288 hectares in Vạn Hưng Commune (Vạn Ninh District) and Ninh Thọ Commune (Ninh Hòa Town), with a total investment exceeding VNĐ1.8 trillion.

Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Anatoly Sivak hopes the two countries will continue to develop the free trade agreement between Việt Nam and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

The PM said he hopes the US will adjust its tariff measures in light of the strong bilateral relationship between the two countries, the aspirations of their people, and Việt Nam's efforts in fostering economic cooperation.

Việt Nam's government plans to introduce a stand-alone Extended Producer Responsibility Decree in the third quarter in 2025, signaling a major step towards refining the country’s waste management and circular economy policies.

Manufacturing remains a key engine of growth, contributing to nearly 25 per cent of GDP in 2024, while logistics is expanding rapidly in response to increasing domestic consumption and foreign investment.

Experts said a large portion of this influx of cash will likely flow into promising investment avenues like real estate and securities, especially given the current volatility in the gold market.

In a discussion with shareholders, VIB Chairman Đặng Khắc Vỹ said that bad debt handling is one of the ‘hot’ issues of the entire banking industry.

Vice Governor of Savannakhet Saensak Soulisak highlighted the exhibition’s role in expanding trade collaboration, enabling businesses to connect, share experience and explore investment prospects. He also noted its significance in promoting local products to a wider market.

The southern province of Đồng Nai has announced plans to develop a 330-hectare industrial park in Nhơn Trạch District adjacent to the ongoing Bến Lức - Long Thành expressway.

US President Donald Trump has announced a 46 per cent reciprocal tariff on certain goods imported from Việt Nam, the second highest among all exporting countries to the US.

Experts stressed the importance of comprehensive solutions, including industry-wide collaboration. Rather than isolated competition, sectors such as tourism and trade should work together to drive broader economic expansion.