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Prime Minister urges Samsung to partner in enhancing technological capability

Business networking event held to promote Việt Nam - China agricultural trade ties

According to China Customs, in the first half of 2025, China imported US$1.35 billion worth of fruits from Việt Nam, totaling nearly 1.37 million tonnes.

Việt Nam’s FDI grows 27.3% in seven months, signals investor confidence

Việt Nam pulled in US$24.09 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first seven months of 2025, a 27.3 per cent surge year-on-year.

HCM City, Japan’s Hyogo Prefecture eye cooperation in green, digital transformation

The merger of Bình Dương and Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu with HCM City and its shift to a new growth model is opening up more opportunities for economic ties with Japanese firms, particularly from Hyogo Prefecture.

Conference seeks to attract more investment in supporting industries

Around 1,700 FDI firms, or 40 per cent of the sector, operate in Việt Nam’s supporting industries, showing strong foreign interest and the country’s growing role in global supply chains.

Mộc Bài Border Gate Economic Zone: A new chapter beckons

Long seen as a strategic node on the Việt Nam–Cambodia border, the Mộc Bài Border Gate Economic Zone in Tây Ninh Province is undergoing a policy reorientation that may finally unlock its full potential.

Finance ministry proposes higher casino entry fees for Vietnamese citizens

Under the draft decree on casino business currently open for public feedback, the ministry suggests ticket prices of VNĐ2.5 million (US$95.32) per day or VNĐ50 million ($1,906) per month for Vietnamese players.

Divergent results seen in hydropower, thermal companies in first half

Favourable hydrological conditions have propelled hydropower firms to impressive financial results, while thermal power companies struggle with declining production and profitability.

Coffee sector braces for EU Deforestation Law

Currently, the EU accounts for around 40 per cent of Việt Nam's total coffee exports, making it the country's largest consumer.

SBV pushes rate cuts to support economic growth

At a conference held on Monday in Hà Nội, SBV Deputy Governor Phạm Thanh Hà said that stabilising deposit rates and reducing lending rates are key tools to promote economic recovery and maintain macroeconomic stability.

Market mixed as selling pressure soars

Also weighing on the market, foreign investors continued their selling streak as they net sold VNĐ2.5 trillion on HoSE.

Việt Nam, Egypt strengthen economic ties, eye bilateral FTA

Egyptian Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El Khatib praised the long-standing friendship between the two countries, and commended Việt Nam's strong economic growth in recent years.

Vinacomin contributes over $635 million to State Budget in 7 months

The cumulative coal output for the first seven months reached 24.1 million tonnes, equivalent to 103.4 per cent year-on-year.

Vĩnh Long Province eyes economic growth of at least 8 per cent

Vĩnh Long Province targets economic growth of at least 8 per cent this year after an excellent first half.

Hoa Sen launches corrosion-resistant mag shield steel

Hoa Sen mag shield offers corrosion resistance three to five times higher than conventional galvanised steel, with coating hardness twice as strong.

Ministry urges effort to accelerate public investment disbursement

According to a report from the ministry sent to the Prime Minister on public investment disbursement, around VNĐ318.6 trillion (US$12.2 billion) had been disbursed by the end of June.

PM outlines 15 groups of tasks, solutions to boost private economic sector

The PM also further directed the 18 out of 34 provinces and cities that have yet to formulate action plans for implementing Resolution 68 to do so without delay.

Policy dialogue on EPR at the “Green Packaging” Forum 2025

The “Green Packaging Forum: EPR Journey Towards Sustainable Value” will take place on August 8, 2025, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), HCM City.

Cà Mau adopts bold measures to spur economic growth

Local authorities are deploying a comprehensive array of solutions aimed at creating a breakthrough across key sectors during the second half of the year.

No clear winner in US tariff policy among ASEAN countries

While there are no clear winners, Laos and Myanmar can be considered losers under a US policy that is shaking up global supply chains, as manufacturers in those countries are subject to a steep 40 percent US import duty.