Economy Central Việt Nam eyes stronger logistics capabilities to drive economic growth The strategic location has made the north-central and south-central coast a convergence point for goods—including raw materials, agricultural products, minerals, and manufactured and processed industrial products—not only serving the domestic market but also facilitating trade with neighbouring economies and beyond. 11/01/2025 16:54 | Vietnam news Draft Law on E-commerce approved 11/01/2025 13:06 | Vietnam news Vietnam weighs establishment of gold exchange to ensure market stability 10/16/2025 10:41 | Vietnam Law Plans to raise per capita GDP to USD 8,500 by 2030 10/08/2025 15:56 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 10/01/2025 20:14 METALEX Vietnam showcases advanced metalworking technologies in HCM City A wide range of advanced metalworking tools and solutions are on display at METALEX Vietnam 2025, taking place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in HCM City from October 1 to 3. 2 Vietnam news | 10/01/2025 20:12 Vinamilk saves $3 million annually with in-house order coordination system The platform can process hundreds of thousands of delivery images within minutes, marking a new milestone in Vinamilk’s digital transformation journey. 3 Vietnam news | 10/01/2025 20:10 Germany commits to supporting Việt Nam in strengthening innovation ecosystem: GIZ The CASE project aims to support Việt Nam's energy transition, striving to build a sustainable, reliable and affordable energy system while contributing to the nation's commitments under the Paris Agreement. 4 Vietnam news | 10/01/2025 19:19 Polish blueberries enter Việt Nam market The entry of Polish blueberries into the Vietnamese market will increase competition and provide more choices for consumers. 5 Vietnam news | 10/01/2025 19:13 Interior and Build Expo returns to HCM City double-sized The Vietnam Interior and Build Expo (VIBE 2025) that opened in HCM City on October 1 is showcasing interiors rich in Vietnamese identity alongside architectural and construction solutions that integrate advanced technologies and next-generation green materials. 6 Vietnam news | 10/01/2025 18:53 Experts call for digital bank dedicated to SMEs in Việt Nam Experts believe Việt Nam is ready to pilot a digital bank for SMEs, a move that could benefit millions of small firms and household businesses. 7 Vietnam news | 10/01/2025 17:47 Saudi minister urges stronger trade and investment with Việt Nam During his visit and work in Việt Nam earlier this week, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Bin Ibrahim AlKhorayef shared with Việt Nam News and Law reporters about opportunities to increase cooperation and investment between the two countries. 8 Vietnam Law | 10/01/2025 15:16 Vietnam Private Economic Landscape model expected to foster national development The Vietnam Private Economic Landscape model brings together Vietnam’s largest and most representative private enterprises. Its objective is to harness the collective power of the private sector to make it the key driving force of the national economy. 9 Vietnam Law | 10/01/2025 15:07 US issues final determination in probe into molded fiber products from Vietnam The US International Trade Commission will make its final determination as to whether the domestic industry in the US is materially injured, or threatened with material injury, by reason of imports of molded fiber products from Vietnam no later than 45 days after this final determination. 10 Vietnam news | 10/01/2025 15:06 Việt Nam charts a future driven by innovation, science and digitalisation The nation can no longer rely solely on traditional growth drivers, but must treat science, technology and creativity as transformative levers. 11 Vietnam news | 10/01/2025 13:08 US imposes steep duties on Vietnamese moulded fibre products The ITC’s statistics showed that Việt Nam exported about US$23 million worth of the products to the US in 2023. 12 Vietnam news | 10/01/2025 12:30 Việt Nam enhances dialogue on tax, customs policies with Korean businesses The event, attended by around 50 Korean businesses in Việt Nam, provided updates on tax and customs regulations to help firms comply with laws and protect their interests. 13 Vietnam news | 10/01/2025 11:56 New laws on innovation, corporate income tax enacted from October 1 The Law on Science, Technology and Innovation, spanning seven chapters and 73 articles, establishes a legal framework to elevate Việt Nam’s sci-tech and innovation capabilities. 14 Vietnam news | 10/01/2025 09:03 Việt Nam’s hotel investment market to cross $125 million in FY25: JLL Việt Nam's hotel market will attract over US$125 million in cumulative investments in 2025 as the country’s tourism market eclipses pre-Covid levels, according to data and analysis by JLL Vietnam, a professional services firm specialising in real estate and investment management. 15 Vietnam news | 10/01/2025 08:36 Lotte seeks exit from $884m Smart City project in Việt Nam, sparking investor confidence concerns South Korean conglomerate Lotte Group has formally requested to withdraw from its long-delayed US$884 million Thủ Thiêm Eco Smart City project in HCM City, citing regulatory delays, rising costs, and unresolved legal obstacles, a move that has sparked concern among top Vietnamese lawmakers about its economic and reputational implications. 16 Vietnam news | 10/01/2025 08:34 ADB raises Việt Nam’s 2025 growth forecast to 6.7 per cent Inflation projections are slightly below the previous estimates published in April this year. 17 Vietnam news | 10/01/2025 08:11 Deputy PM urges reforms to boost State-owned enterprises The Ministry of Finance says the draft resolution sets ambitious targets for Việt Nam’s State-owned enterprises, aiming to place three SOEs among the world’s top 500 revenue-generating companies and achieve full application of OECD governance principles across all SOEs. 18 Vietnam news | 09/30/2025 21:55 EU, Việt Nam to set up joint task force to remove trade barriers The decision was reached at the fourth meeting of the EVFTA Committee, recently held in Hà Nội and co-chaired by Việt Namese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyễn Hồng Diên and EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic. 19 Vietnam news | 09/30/2025 18:41 PM urges GE Vernova to expand investment in clean energy GE Vernova, present in more than 100 countries with revenue of US$35 billion in 2024, has operated in Việt Nam's energy sector since 1993 and currently employs about 1,700 staff. 20 Vietnam news | 09/30/2025 16:58 US semiconductor company opens offices, R&D centre in Việt Nam US company Marvell Technology, Inc., which offers data infrastructure semiconductor solutions, has announced the opening of three new offices in Việt Nam, one of which includes a state-of-the-art research and development laboratory. 18 19 20 21 22