The economies subject to enhanced scrutiny expanded to nine, including Việt Nam, China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Germany, Ireland and Switzerland.

Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting Gen Z’s love for anime (Japanese animated film) and other popular streaming content to carry out cyberattacks, according to global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky.

In May alone, budget revenue was recorded at VNĐ39.78 trillion, down slightly by 1.4 per cent compared to the previous month, partly reflecting local disruptions in the global commodity market.

One of the key programmes being promoted is a credit package of VNĐ100 trillion for the agriculture, forestry and fishery sectors.

Starting June 1, business households with large annual revenues have been required to transition from lump-sum tax payments to payments based on actual revenue.

In major urban centres such as HCM City, where green mobility is being aggressively promoted under Resolution 98, electric vehicles (EVs) and fuel-efficient alternatives are seen as key to reducing emissions and modernising transport infrastructure.

According to the Việt Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), seafood exports to China surged by 57 per cent year-on-year, reaching US$716 million. As of the first four months of 2025, China overtook the US to become Việt Nam’s largest seafood export market.

Industry analysts believe that the sweeping price cuts and demand-stimulus measures introduced earlier this month are critical steps to revitalise Việt Nam’s auto market following a prolonged period of sluggish sales.

Việt Nam expects to make a significant shift in its gold trading policies as the Prime Minister has ordered that amendments to Decree 24/2012/NĐ-CP be completed by June. This move would pave the way for businesses to legally import gold, helping resolve the long-standing imbalance between supply and demand in the domestic market.

Market breadth leaned slightly negative, with 168 stocks declining against 143 advancing.

Việt Nam’s economy is expected to grow steadily in the coming years, despite global uncertainties that may weigh on foreign investment and exports, according to the OECD’s latest Economic Outlook.

This vibrant recovery is attributed to several key factors, including positive market sentiment, attractive valuations and the return of foreign investment.

Combating Fraud – Protecting Consumers, is scheduled to air weekly at 5.10 p.m. every Friday on VTV1 starting from June 13. It will also be available on digital platforms including VTVGo, VTV24’s YouTube channel, and VTV’s official social media pages.

Boehringer Ingelheim Viet Nam, in collaboration with FPT Long Chau Pharmacy and Vaccination Centre, on June 4 officially launched a project offering free early chronic kidney disease screening for high-risk groups nationwide. 

At the event, the two sides exchanged and signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on importing animal feed materials from Ohio, with the total value of agreements exceeding US$600 million.

Ohio marks the second stop in a US working trip from June 1 to 7 by a Vietnamese delegation led by Minister of Agriculture and Environment Đỗ Đức Duy, accompanied by business associations and agricultural enterprises.

Without strong and timely interventions by the Government, rapidly rising property prices could further reduce housing affordability, adversely affecting social welfare and sustainable economic development.

To ensure a thorough and objective review of all relevant matters concerning some types of coated steel, the ministry has extended the investigation period by two months, with the investigation now scheduled to conclude on 14 August.

“Non-cash payment is not just a transaction method but a strategic foundation connecting all components of the digital economy,” an official from State Bank of Việt Nam's payments department told the media during the launch of HCM City’s Cashless Day programme.

Việt Nam’s public investment is showing strong results, with VNĐ199.33 trillion (US$7.65 billion) disbursed by 31 May 2025, reaching 22.2 per cent of the yearly plan and 24.1 per cent of the Prime Minister’s target.