The rally was driven by optimistic developments in US trade negotiations with both the United Kingdom and China, which supported investor sentiment across global markets.

This move is viewed as a bold strategic initiative aligned with the Party’s resolutions on fostering science and technology, digital transformation and private sector development.

The largest dividend payers include Vinamilk, Sabeco, Bình Minh Plastics, Tân Biên Packaging and Sao Ta Foods.

Việt Nam will send its largest-ever delegation, to the 30th SEMICON Southeast Asia 2025, aiming to enhance cooperation with regional semiconductor enterprises.

AI and semiconductors have been identified as core sectors for development by both Việt Nam and the US in the coming decade, thus contributing to balancing trade and investment between the two countries.

The UK, with an annual agri-food import value of US$67 billion, is seen as a high-potential market. In 2024, Việt Nam’s agri-export turnover to the UK reached nearly $883 million, a 15.4 per cent year-on-year increase.

The annual International Exhibition of Chinese Products, Equipment, Tools, Technology, and Services for Family Life in Việt Nam opened in HCM City on May 14. 

A wide range of sideline activities will complement the main exhibition, aiming to deepen industry engagement and promote practical cooperation.

China emerged as the leading importer in the quarter, with its mollusc imports from Việt Nam exceeding US$23 million, a staggering rise of nearly 2,000 per cent.

The main contributor to this overall growth was the manufacturing and processing sector, which grew by 10.1 per cent, contributing 8.5 percentage points.

KOLs, with their dedicated follower bases and niche expertise - ranging from technology to beauty and cuisine- offer businesses a direct route to highly targeted audiences.

According to the current regulations, the share ownership cap by an institutional shareholder in a credit institution is reduced from 15 per cent to 10 per cent and for an individual and his/her related parties from 20 per cent to 15 per cent.

Việt Nam’s seafood sector is setting ambitious goals for 2025 with a 4.35 per cent growth rate and an export turnover of $11 billion. 

The US dollar in the domestic market has so far this year appreciated by about 2.2 per cent against the Vietnamese đồng.

The Artistry cosmetics brand under Amway Group has officially unveiled the Artistry Labs Illuminating System.

The strong performance of VPL contributed significantly to lifting the VN-Index above the 1,290-point level.

These projects are expected to significantly boost the province's industrial output and contribute to its economic growth trajectory, according to the provincial authorities. 

Fifty two agricultural enterprises based in HCM City are showcasing a diverse range of high-quality products at the 2025 Saudi Food Show taking place from May 12 to 14 in that country’s capital, Riyadh.

Hải Phòng, Việt Nam's third-largest city, is expected to be a growth driver in the Red River Delta region and the national economic target in the next five years.

US businesses praised Việt Nam’s recent administrative reforms aimed at eliminating at least 30 per cent of unnecessary investment conditions, cutting down the time and cost of procedures by a similar margin and quickly resolving obstacles for enterprises.