Economy 1 Vietnam news | 04/16/2025 19:48 People must come first to achieve development goals: P4G Leaders and representatives from around the world issued a clear and unified message: sustainable development must put people first and embrace technology as a force for inclusive transformation. 2 Vietnam news | 04/16/2025 17:14 Việt Nam to develop trade defence early warning system The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) will develop and operate an early warning system for trade defence lawsuits. 3 Vietnam news | 04/16/2025 16:58 P4G fully supports Việt Nam's green growth strategies Vietnamese start-ups are making important strides in developing green technology solutions to protect the environment and promote sustainable development. 4 Vietnam news | 04/16/2025 14:48 Việt Nam signs four more agricultural export protocols with China In the first quarter of 2025, bilateral trade between Việt Nam and China reached US$51.2 billion, up 17.5 per cent year-on-year, with expectations for continued growth throughout the year. 5 Vietnam news | 04/16/2025 14:34 Food, beverages expo opens in HCMC City The Ho Chi Minh City International Exhibition of Food and Beverages 2025 (HCMC FOODEX 2025) that opened in HCM City on April 16 offers a platform for food and beverage businesses to collaborate. 6 Vietnam news | 04/16/2025 14:13 Record-breaking run continues for Việt Nam’s gold amid tariff fears Strong safe-haven demand and escalating global trade tensions pushed gold benchmark rates to VNĐ111 million (US$4,353) per tael on April 16. 7 Vietnam news | 04/16/2025 13:33 Becamex cancels historic share auction amid market downturn Had it gone through, Becamex IDC stood to raise a minimum of VNĐ20.88 trillion (approximately $808 million), surpassing the VNĐ10.5 trillion raised by Vietcombank in its landmark 2007 auction. 8 Vietnam news | 04/16/2025 12:44 Vingroup overtakes BIDV as Việt Nam's second-largest public company This impressive advancement highlights Vingroup's soaring market capitalisation, which has now exceeded VNĐ277 trillion (US$10.7 billion). 9 Vietnam news | 04/16/2025 12:32 Large social housing project breaks ground in Ninh Thuận Covering more than 37 hectares, the Dinh River New Urban Area is designed to accommodate a population of 6,500 people. 10 Vietnam news | 04/16/2025 11:31 Quảng Bình and Sun Group sign strategic cooperation agreement to develop tourism and services According to the agreement, both parties will coordinate efforts with research, promote investment opportunities and work together on major projects in key tourism areas, such as Đồng Hới City and the districts of Bố Trạch, Quảng Ninh and Lệ Thủy. 11 Vietnam news | 04/16/2025 11:28 Petrovietnam and Vinachem join forces to develop technology and expand strategic cooperation The agreement focuses on collaboration in research, training, innovation, transforming green production and the development of products serving the semiconductor, new energy, electronics and automation industries. 12 Vietnam news | 04/16/2025 11:22 Government orders orders final review of fuel trade rules The Standing Committee of the Government of Việt Nam has assigned the Ministry of Industry and Trade to thoroughly review and regulate the rights of fuel distributors to trade with one another in accordance with the law. 13 Vietnam news | 04/16/2025 09:57 Corruption remains top public concern in Việt Nam's 2024 Governance Report The 2024 Việt Nam Provincial Governance and Public Administration Performance Index (PAPI 2024) revealed that corruption is identified as the most pressing issue requiring urgent Government attention. 14 Vietnam news | 04/16/2025 09:52 Green finance fuels push for sustainable growth As Việt Nam accelerates its transition toward a green economy, green finance is becoming a central pillar of the country’s development strategy - essential to unlocking the capital needed to meet its net-zero goals and ensure a just, inclusive shift to sustainability. 15 Vietnam news | 04/16/2025 09:48 Deep C drives shift toward smart, sustainable industrial parks Deep C’s industrial parks are located in strategic logistics hubs in Hải Phòng City and Quảng Ninh Province, two northern localities positioned at the crossroads of major sea, land and rail routes. 16 Vietnam news | 04/16/2025 08:51 Việt Nam diversifies clean power sources to ensure energy security and sustainable development Việt Nam is stepping up efforts to attract major investment in green energy, opening up significant opportunities for both domestic and international enterprises amid surging power demand. 17 Vietnam news | 04/16/2025 06:25 VN-Index reverses and drops nearly 14 points as experts urge caution amid profit-taking and tariff uncertainty Selling pressure emerged early in the session, wiping out over 13 points from the benchmark index by mid-morning. 18 Vietnam news | 04/15/2025 22:00 Dragon fruit unseats durian as top fruit export In a surprising shift in Việt Nam’s fruit export market, dragon fruit has surged ahead to become the country’s leading fruit export, surpassing durian. 19 Vietnam news | 04/15/2025 21:55 More types of aircraft permitted for import into Việt Nam Decree 89 recently issued by the Government has expanded the types of aircraft allowed to be imported into the country. 20 Vietnam news | 04/15/2025 21:27 VIPC 2025 gathers global investors to boost Việt Nam’s innovation drive The forum will serve as a platform for dialogue between policymakers, investors, and technology enterprises. It will cover key topics such as innovation policies, strategies to mobilise private investment, support for startups and opportunities in Việt Nam’s private capital market. 174 175 176 177 178