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Việt Nam draws growing interest from Russian tourists

Vietnamese-made electric tugboat operates at Belgium’s largest port

Antwerp Port, one of Europe’s largest, has launched its first electric tugboat, Volta 1, manufactured in Việt Nam, showcasing the country’s green shipbuilding capabilities.

Phú Quốc int’l airport expansion must create a lasting legacy: Deputy PM

Deputy PM Nguyễn Chí Dũng approves Phú Quốc airport expansion ahead of 2027 APEC, aiming to boost Việt Nam’s global tourism profile.

HCM City to host 21st International Auto, Motorcycle and E-Mobility Exhibition

The 21st edition of the International Exhibition on Automotive, Motorcycle, Electric Vehicle and Supporting Industries — Autotech and Accessories 2025 — will take place from May 22 to 25, 2025, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in HCM City.

Việt Nam strengthens role in global semiconductor supply chain at SEMICON SEA 2025

Việt Nam deepens global chip supply chain ties at SEMICON SEA 2025 in Singapore.

Việt Nam establishes steering committee to develop financial hub

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính will chair the committee, which will provide strategies to develop regional and international financial centres.

Reforms to empower private sector crucial for Việt Nam’s high-income future

Several institutional reforms are critical for Việt Nam’s next phase of development, according to a new report from the World Bank.

Poultry industry faces major challenges amid weak value chain linkages

Technology must be seen as a leading force to drive progress and maintain growth momentum.

Thailand a promising market for Vietnamese exports: conference

Thailand, with its 70 million people and growing purchasing power, offers a promising export market, but Vietnamese businesses must improve product quality, understand consumer trends, and develop long-term strategies to succeed.

Sacombank replaces CEO

The board of directors of Sacombank has accepted the resignation of CEO Nguyễn Đức Thạch Diễm and appointed Nguyễn Thanh Nhung as acting CEO to ensure the continuity and stability of the bank’s operations.

Rig incident at Sông Đốc oilfield contained, no environmental impact

Emergency crews contained the incident within 30 minutes, with no impact on other oil and gas operations, the field operator said.

NA deputies support extending VAT reduction until end of 2026

Many National Assembly (NA) deputies during discussions on May 21 voiced support for the Government's proposal to extend the two per cent value-added tax (VAT) reduction through to the end of 2026.

Việt Nam’s public audit promoted for sustainable development

Deputy Auditor General Bùi Quốc Dũng said that new technology trends such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data, robotic process automation (RPA) and blockchain, are fundamentally changing the way auditing is done.

Profit-taking pressure grows as market retreats

At the close, the VN-Index had dropped 9.21 points, or 0.7 per cent, to 1,313.84 points.

Ministry proposes 20–50% cut in agricultural and environmental fees

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has proposed fee reductions to the Ministry of Finance for the second half of the year, aiming to support business activities and promote online public services.

Private group proposes PPP model to expand North–South Expressway

DEOCA Group has proposed partnering with local firms to expand key eastern North–South Expressway sections via the PPP model.

Việt Nam exported 195,600 tonnes of cashew nuts in four months

For the first four months of this year, the average export price of Vietnamese cashew nuts reached US$6,817 per tonne, up 27.1 per cent over the same period last year.

VN, India explore opportunities to boost cooperation in furniture and wood industry

Việt Nam and India are seeking to strengthen cooperation in the furniture and wood industry, as both countries look to leverage their respective advantages to boost bilateral trade.

Campaign launched to crack down on smuggling and counterfeit agricultural goods

There needs to be a long-term plan to manage agricultural input markets, protect consumers and safeguard the reputation of Việt Nam’s agriculture sector.

China approves additional codes for Vietnamese durian

With the new approvals, Việt Nam now has a total of 1,469 planting areas and 188 packaging facilities eligible to export durian to China.

Banking sector steps up action plan to boost green credit

SBV’s Deputy Governor Đào Minh Tú said: “Green growth is no longer an option, but has become an urgent necessity, especially for developing countries like Việt Nam."