Việt Nam News

As Hà Nội remains the economic driver in finance, logistics, and innovation, neighbouring provinces are evolving into manufacturing and logistics belts, supplying land, labour and support services, particularly for high-tech industries.

The Vietnamese are hard-working, disciplined and entrepreneurial in their thinking – the very virtues that make a society strong. Without them, even large economies are threatened with decline.

The country's auto sales saw a robust 21 per cent increase year-on-year, a clear indication of market recovery.

While Việt Nam’s intent is to strengthen trade relations with the US, the real impact on car prices will be modest, say experts.

Accumulated in the first quarter of 2025, net withdrawals of equity funds were more than VNĐ5.3 trillion, (US$ 20 million) double that of the previous quarter.

At close, the VN-Index was up 3.47 points, or 0.26 per cent, to 1,313.2 points.

An exhibition event to promote Vietnamese products is being held at Centre Mall Võ Văn Kiệt in HCM City’s District 6 until May 18.

The Mekong Delta chapter of the Việt Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry has held its members’ business conference for 2025 with the theme "Adapting to New Trade Challenges – Opportunities and New Directions for Mekong Delta Enterprises" in Cần Thơ City on May 14.

Key is to improve the investment and business environment, support pioneering enterprises, and reach international standards in order to create new momentum, liberate resources and create new productivity for the private economy.

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has initiated anti-dumping investigations on steel strapping originating or exported from several countries, including Viêt Nam, according to the Trade Remedies Authority.

Việt Nam is projected to become the world’s second – largest rice importer in 2025-26, coming only after the Philippines, according to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates released by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Localities in the southeastern region are augmenting efforts to better the investment climate, further enhancing their attractiveness to both domestic and foreign investors.

Compared with previous routes, the new corridor saves each truck approximately one day in transport time and reduces costs up to 1,000 CNY (over US$138).

The 2025 Vietnam International Electronics and Smart Appliances Expo (IEAE) is set to take place from May 29 to 31 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in HCM City’s District 7.

Quality Thai products and services are on show at the annual “Top Thai Brands 2025” that opened in HCM City on Wednesday.

Questions have been raised regarding the valuation of shares that are contributed as capital.

The PM assigned the Ministry of Public Security to coordinate with the SBV and relevant agencies in inspecting and strictly handling violations relating to the gold market and gold trading activities, especially acts of smuggling, speculation, illegal trading or market manipulation.

The resolution also emphasises the need to complete the legal framework for individual business operations, accelerate digitalisation and simplify tax, insurance and accounting procedures.