Economy 1 Vietnam news | 05/26/2025 23:22 Việt Nam to export renewable energy to Malaysia, Singapore via submarine cables This trilateral agreement marks a significant milestone in developing cross-border green infrastructure and harnessing Việt Nam's renewable energy potential. 2 Vietnam news | 05/26/2025 22:43 Proposal to not exempt tax on cross-border e-commerce goods The VCCI recently commented on the draft decree regulating customs management of exported and imported goods traded via e-commerce to the Ministry of Finance (MoF). 3 Vietnam news | 05/26/2025 21:42 Foreign direct investment continues to pour into Việt Nam These figures underlined Việt Nam’s rising status as a top global investment destination, especially amid shifting global supply chains and increasing trends in capital relocation. 4 Vietnam news | 05/26/2025 21:25 Vietjet places order for 20 Airbus planes to fuel future expansion This major investment will enable Vietjet to expand its international flight network, increase capacity on key Asia-Pacific routes and prepare for the launch of future long-haul services to Europe. 5 Vietnam news | 05/26/2025 21:22 Airbus, CNES, and VAST strengthen space cooperation during French president’s visit to VN The initiative aims to support Việt Nam’s efforts in climate change mitigation, disaster response, and sustainable natural resource management. 6 Vietnam news | 05/26/2025 16:57 Sun Life Vietnam increases charter capital to VNĐ18.434 trillion Sun Life Vietnam has been officially approved by the Ministry of Finance to increase its charter capital from VNĐ17.944 trillion to VNĐ18.434 trillion ($711.2 million). 7 Vietnam news | 05/26/2025 16:52 France's Thales Group views Việt Nam as strategic partner in AI, cybersecurity Việt Nam–France upgraded partnership paves the way for long-term cooperation in key sectors, underlining a shared commitment to supporting Việt Nam in achieving its technological goals, said Thales Group's Chief Scientific Officer Dr Marko Erman. 8 Vietnam news | 05/26/2025 15:49 Nghệ An steps up economic cooperation with Germany During the visit, the delegation had a working session with the Federal Association of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (BVMW), the largest economic association in Germany. 9 Vietnam news | 05/26/2025 14:14 Fruit and vegetable exports fall for fifth consecutive month Fruit and vegetable exports in May reached an estimated US$496 million, marking the fifth consecutive month of decline in turnover. 10 Vietnam news | 05/26/2025 14:10 Việt Nam’s coffee exports reach $4.2 billion in first five months Agricultural experts forecast that domestic prices may continue to drop to around VNĐ120,000 per kilogramme due to the downward trend in global markets. Key drivers behind recent price hikes, such as weather concerns and trade tensions, are showing signs of easing. 11 Vietnam news | 05/26/2025 13:25 Bắc Ninh aims to become Việt Nam's leading semiconductor industrial hub Bắc Ninh will focus on the deep development of the semiconductor industry, establish a centralised information technology zone, and train a highly skilled workforce, including engineers and microchip specialists. 12 Vietnam news | 05/26/2025 12:09 Việt Nam taps ASEAN halal market for agricultural exports The ASEAN region's growing demand, combined with geographic proximity that reduces transportation costs, creates a substantial competitive edge for Vietnamese enterprises. 13 Vietnam news | 05/26/2025 09:40 Land speculation surges amid apartment market stabilisation in Q1 One catalyst behind this trend is unverified information about potential administrative changes — notably plans to merge districts or upgrade rural areas into provincial centres. 14 Vietnam news | 05/26/2025 07:39 Enhancing presence of Vietnamese goods in ASEAN market is essential Việt Nam’s Trade Office in Singapore recently encouraged Vietnamese businesses to participate in Retail’s Big Show APAC 2025, which will take place in Singapore early next month. 15 Vietnam news | 05/26/2025 06:41 VN-Index may face short-term correction Analysts forecast that in the short term, the VN-Index may face a mild correction around the 1,300-point support level. 16 Vietnam news | 05/25/2025 14:44 El Salvador eyes strategic cooperation in banknote printing El Salvador has expressed a strong interest in partnering with Việt Nam’s Q&T Hi-tech Polymer, a company rapidly gaining international recognition for its advanced polymer substrate technology used in banknote printing. 17 Vietnam news | 05/24/2025 21:09 Prime Minister orders tighter control of gold market to curb price disparities The PM called for a crackdown on shadowy practices like market manipulation, gold smuggling, and other illicit activities, and tasked the SBV, the Ministry of Finance, and other agencies with creating a business environment so vibrant that people might choose entrepreneurship over hoarding gold. 18 Vietnam news | 05/24/2025 17:28 Lao forum, trade fair promote development of East-West economic corridor The forum brought together representatives from 19 Vietnamese provinces and cities, four southern Lao provinces – Champasak, Sekong, Salavan, and Attapeu, Thailand’s Ubon Ratchathani Province, and businesses from the three countries. 19 Vietnam news | 05/24/2025 17:20 Việt Nam-Malaysia trade records strong growth over past decade Since the two countries elevated their relationship to a strategic partnership in 2015, Malaysia’s exports to Việt Nam have soared by around 160 per cent. 20 Vietnam news | 05/24/2025 14:27 Vietnamese mangoes dominate Chinese market The average export price of Vietnamese mangoes also rose by 72.6 per cent, reflecting strong consumer acceptance in China. 152 153 154 155 156