The country's industrial growth was largely fueled by the manufacturing and processing sector, which expanded by 10.3 percent and contributed 8.5 percentage points to the overall Industrial Production Index of the country, according to the National Statistics Office.

Alongside encouraging trade results, smuggling, trade fraud and illegal transportation of goods remain complex, particularly on key maritime and border routes.

Of the total, 107,700 were new firms, with combined registered capital of VNĐ928.4 trillion (US$35.4 billion), up 10.6 per cent in number and 5.5 per cent in capital compared with the same period last year.

Foreign investors represented 4.27 per cent of overall market transactions, with a net purchase value of VNĐ298 billion.

All newly issued shares will be subject to a one-year transfer restriction from the completion date.

VietnamUSA.Arobid.com is Việt Nam’s first B2B e-commerce platform dedicated to helping Vietnamese enterprises access the US market, a vast and promising market, yet one that is highly demanding in terms of standards, tariffs, and distribution channels.

Việt Nam’s rice exports in the first seven months of 2025 reached 5.5 million tonnes worth US$2.81 billion.

Petrovietnam will step up the development of new products and the expansion of international markets to reduce reliance on the domestic market.

The circular economy, an economic system designed to minimise waste and maximise resource efficiency, is taking centre stage in Việt Nam’s industrial restructuring efforts.

At the close on Friday, the VN-Index finished at 1,584.95 points, up 3.14 points, or 0.2 per cent.

Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.

On August 8, Việt Nam News and Law collaborated with Vinexad to host the Green Packaging Forum – EPR Journey Towards Sustainable Value. The event spotlighted Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and how businesses can lead the way in building a more sustainable future.

Local VSAP LAB joint-stock company began a dedication on the first semiconductor advanced packaging laboratory project in the central city’s Software Park No 2, making it a first move in the development of the semiconductor&AI industry.

Party General Secretary Tô Lâm called for more effective measures to mobilise development resources from the financial, capital, and securities markets, as well as from the people to attract both domestic and foreign capital, and to create better funding channels for enterprises, particularly private firms.

The highest fines, from VNĐ60 million to VNĐ80 million, will be applied in cases where businesses failed to issue 50 or more invoices when selling goods or providing services, according to regulations.

The Vietnam Trade Office in Poland has urged exporters to tighten management on product quality after Polish authorities returned a 22-tonne shipment of cinnamon from Việt Nam due to mould.

Poland is seeking to expand exports of agricultural and food products to Việt Nam, aiming to capitalise on the country’s rapidly growing economy and rising consumer demand.

The adoption of EPR can help the F&B industry modernise production, reduce plastic waste, and improve its competitiveness in global markets

Việt Nam’s per capita cashless transaction volume now trails only China, with total value of VNĐ295.2 quadrillion (US$11.3 trillion), or 26 times of its GDP.

In the first seven months of 2025, the province, following its merger with Thái Bình, attracted 216 new projects worth over US$6 billion, including 128 domestic projects valued at $4.6 billion and 88 foreign-invested projects worth $1.5 billion.