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.

National Assembly (NA) deputies on Tuesday heard a report on revision of the draft Law on the Management and Investment of State Capital in Enterprises.

The State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) has given the nod to the plan of the National Citizen Bank (NCB) to increase its charter capital by VNĐ7.5 trillion (US$295 million) through a private placement of 750 million shares to its professional investors.

The surge in domestic gold prices and the widening disparity with global rates recently were partly due to market psychology, driven by expectations of further international price hikes.

Authorities are expected to develop practical proposals to address existing limitations, reinforce governance standards, respond swiftly to business feedback, and eliminate obstacles that hinder enterprise development.

To date, Việt Nam has signed 16 FTAs with over 60 of the world’s major markets and three are under negotiation.

The draft amended Law on Corporate Income Tax has recently been submitted to the National Assembly for discussion at its 9th session, drawing the attention of lawmakers, the business community, and the public.

Domestic gold prices dropped significantly in line with the global market earlier this morning. SJC gold bars fell to around VNĐ119 million per tael, while plain gold rings dropped to a low of VNĐ115 million per tael (1.33333 ounce).

The total value of corporate bond principal due for repayment by non-banking entities in May is estimated at VNĐ11.4 trillion, double the amount due in April.