The Mekong Delta chapter of the Việt Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry has held its members’ business conference for 2025 with the theme "Adapting to New Trade Challenges – Opportunities and New Directions for Mekong Delta Enterprises" in Cần Thơ City on May 14.

Key is to improve the investment and business environment, support pioneering enterprises, and reach international standards in order to create new momentum, liberate resources and create new productivity for the private economy.

Việt Nam is projected to become the world’s second – largest rice importer in 2025-26, coming only after the Philippines, according to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates released by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Localities in the southeastern region are augmenting efforts to better the investment climate, further enhancing their attractiveness to both domestic and foreign investors.

Compared with previous routes, the new corridor saves each truck approximately one day in transport time and reduces costs up to 1,000 CNY (over US$138).

Quality Thai products and services are on show at the annual “Top Thai Brands 2025” that opened in HCM City on Wednesday.

The resolution also emphasises the need to complete the legal framework for individual business operations, accelerate digitalisation and simplify tax, insurance and accounting procedures.

The proposal, which recommends maintaining this VAT reduction until December 31, 2026, was presented by Minister of Finance Nguyễn Văn Thắng during the ongoing National Assembly (NA) session.

Speaking at the event "Meet Korea 2025", Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn said that the Vietnamese Government highly values the contributions of Republic of Korea's enterprises in Việt Nam.

Running from May 14 to 18, Vietbuild Đà Nẵng 2025 serves as a platform to showcase new products, cutting-edge technologies, and international brands in the construction, building materials, real estate and decor industries.

Within the framework of the Việt Nam–China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, the development of a modern high-speed railway network has been placed high on the agenda by Party and State leaders of both countries.

The relocation aims to optimise terminal operations, improve passenger convenience, and streamline procedures, including check-in and baggage collection.

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.