Việt Nam News

After five years of implementation, the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has delivered many positive outcomes, including a robust growth of Vietnamese exports to the EU, particularly in key sectors such as textiles, footwear, and agro-fishery products.

The International conference on Artificial Intelligence and Semiconductors 2025 (AISC 2025) will bring together global leaders to discuss breakthroughs in these fields, reinforcing Việt Nam's position in the global semiconductor and AI value chain.

The Central Coordination Office for New-style Rural Development reports that 48 of 79 five-star OCOP products (60.7 per cent) have entered high-standard markets like the US, Europe, and Japan.

The Việt Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) says the Ministry of Finance's proposal to extend registration fee waiver for electric cars will benefit the economy, the environment and the public.

Each network of centres should be able to attract at least a hundred Vietnamese and foreign scientists and experts to teach and conduct research in Việt Nam, said the Deputy Prime Minister.

The State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) suggested that the establishment of digital banks should be postponed to January 1, 2027.

A report by market research firm Statista highlights that Việt Nam's e-commerce market is currently dominated by major platforms such as Shopee, TikTok Shop, Lazada, and Tiki.

This amendment aims to allow public employees who are scientists to establish and manage businesses that trade in researched scientific products.

Việt Nam is projected to import an additional 6 million tonnes of corn and 1.7 million tonnes of soybean meal by 2034, representing 7 per cent of global corn imports and 9 per cent of global soybean meal imports.

China's steel under investigation will be subject to the new duties, which will take effect 15 days after issuance and remain in force for 120 days.

Despite having rich mineral resources crucial for battery manufacturing, Việt Nam still relies on foreign raw material supplies and has limited production capacity, which puts it at a disadvantage when it comes to meeting global demand.

During a recent meeting with Party General Secretary Tô Lâm, SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won outlined the company’s ambitions to partner with Việt Nam on energy projects, with a particular focus on LNG infrastructure, hydrogen energy and small modular nuclear reactors.

While domestic power sources—hydropower, gas power, solar and wind—remain the backbone of the country’s energy strategy, imported electricity serves as a crucial supplement to meet surging demand.

According to MoF, this is an extension policy, not a tax exemption or reduction.

Mekong Delta provinces will prioritise calling for businesses to invest in projects with modern technology and digital platform applications.

Up to 293,000 products featuring Labubu and Baby Three were sold through the top 30 stores on Shopee and TikTok Shop in Q2 2024.

In the short term, the VN-Index has maintained its uptrend above the 1,280-point support level and is approaching strong resistance at 1,300 points.

The project, expected to cost over VNĐ4.56 trillion (US$62 million), will span over 437ha in Mỹ An and Mỹ Thọ communes, Phú Mỹ District.