Việt Nam News

Việt Nam–France upgraded partnership paves the way for long-term cooperation in key sectors, underlining a shared commitment to supporting Việt Nam in achieving its technological goals, said Thales Group's Chief Scientific Officer Dr Marko Erman.

During the visit, the delegation had a working session with the Federal Association of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (BVMW), the largest economic association in Germany.

Fruit and vegetable exports in May reached an estimated US$496 million, marking the fifth consecutive month of decline in turnover.

Agricultural experts forecast that domestic prices may continue to drop to around VNĐ120,000 per kilogramme due to the downward trend in global markets. Key drivers behind recent price hikes, such as weather concerns and trade tensions, are showing signs of easing.

Bắc Ninh will focus on the deep development of the semiconductor industry, establish a centralised information technology zone, and train a highly skilled workforce, including engineers and microchip specialists. 

The ASEAN region's growing demand, combined with geographic proximity that reduces transportation costs, creates a substantial competitive edge for Vietnamese enterprises.

One catalyst behind this trend is unverified information about potential administrative changes — notably plans to merge districts or upgrade rural areas into provincial centres.

Foreign companies show their appreciation for Việt Nam's proactive response to the US government's tariff policies.

Việt Nam’s Trade Office in Singapore recently encouraged Vietnamese businesses to participate in Retail’s Big Show APAC 2025, which will take place in Singapore early next month.

Amid rising global trade tensions and new US tariffs, Asia and the Pacific stands at a critical crossroads, facing mounting pressure to navigate uncertainty, protect exports and build long-term trade resilience.

Analysts forecast that in the short term, the VN-Index may face a mild correction around the 1,300-point support level.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính affirmed that the Vietnamese Government is committed to creating a favourable and lawful investment environment for Malaysian enterprises to operate effectively and sustainably.

El Salvador has expressed a strong interest in partnering with Việt Nam’s Q&T Hi-tech Polymer, a company rapidly gaining international recognition for its advanced polymer substrate technology used in banknote printing.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is profoundly reshaping healthcare systems, from supporting clinical decisions and analysing medical images to enabling personalised treatments and optimising hospital operations.

The PM called for a crackdown on shadowy practices like market manipulation, gold smuggling, and other illicit activities, and tasked the SBV, the Ministry of Finance, and other agencies with creating a business environment so vibrant that people might choose entrepreneurship over hoarding gold.

The forum brought together representatives from 19 Vietnamese provinces and cities, four southern Lao provinces – Champasak, Sekong, Salavan, and Attapeu, Thailand’s Ubon Ratchathani Province, and businesses from the three countries.

Since the two countries elevated their relationship to a strategic partnership in 2015, Malaysia’s exports to Việt Nam have soared by around 160 per cent.

The average export price of Vietnamese mangoes also rose by 72.6 per cent, reflecting strong consumer acceptance in China.