Economy Construction begins on Kim Thái Industrial Cluster The project is part of the Bảo Minh Industrial Ecosystem, spanning an area of 69 hectares, with a total investment of nearly VNĐ900 billion (US$36 million). 3 hours ago | Vietnam news Việt Nam and France strengthen agricultural co-operation 3 hours ago | Vietnam news PM urges private sector to drive economic growth at ViPEL 2025 9 hours ago | Vietnam news Ministry plans 2026 GDP growth target at 10 percent 10/05/2025 14:00 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 09/05/2025 13:28 Export Forum highlights Việt Nam’s rising role in global supply chains Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thị Thắng said her ministry is implementing a project to promote Vietnamese enterprises’ direct participation in foreign distribution networks by 2030. 2 Vietnam news | 09/05/2025 11:44 Vietjet honoured with Global Sustainability Award 2025 Vietjet is listed as one of three low-cost carriers recognised for industry-leading initiatives in sustainability and reducing environmental impact. 3 Vietnam news | 09/05/2025 11:42 Việt Nam's fruits impress global buyers at Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong Việt Nam’s specialities such as durian, dragon fruit, banana, mango, coconut and pomelo have become highlights, attracting great interest from both local and global partners. 4 Vietnam news | 09/05/2025 11:11 Ministry drops proposal for 20 per cent tax on gains from property sales The Ministry of Finance has withdrawn a proposal to levy a 20 per cent personal income tax on profits from sales of real estate assets, opting instead to maintain the current flat tax on 2 per cent on the transaction value. 5 Vietnam news | 09/05/2025 10:50 Chips with everything as Việt Nam eyes tech sovereignty Chips are not only technological products but key components of national sovereignty. 6 Vietnam news | 09/05/2025 09:54 Việt Nam, Japan beef up agricultural cooperation, sign 10 MoU The sixth Việt Nam - Japan high-level agricultural dialogue in Tokyo outlined stronger cooperation in agriculture, forestry and fisheries. 7 Vietnam news | 09/05/2025 09:52 Banking on brains as tech talent gap widens A shortage of professionals skilled in both IT and finance is a major challenge for Việt Nam’s banking industry and a key barrier to its sustainable development. 8 Vietnam news | 09/05/2025 09:47 Cà Mau emerges as Việt Nam’s shrimp powerhouse after merger The province now holds the largest shrimp farming area, scale and output in Việt Nam, and is pursuing an ambitious strategy to strengthen its position as the country’s “shrimp capital” while ensuring long-term sustainable growth. 9 Vietnam news | 09/05/2025 08:53 Việt Nam’s dollar bond plan aims to boost reserves and growth Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Đức Phớc directed the State Bank of Vietnam to study and advise the Government on solutions to issue dollar-denominated bonds. 10 Vietnam news | 09/05/2025 08:46 HCM City leads as southeast remains prime destination for FDI HCM City led with US$6.2 billion, followed by Đồng Nai with US$1.8 billion and Tây Ninh with US$1.215 billion, emphasising the region’s standing as a key destination for international investors despite the structural changes in governance. 11 Vietnam news | 09/05/2025 07:55 HAGL Agrico incurs additional losses of $10 million after audit Hoang Anh Gia Lai Agricultural JSC (HAGL Agrico) has just released its audited consolidated financial report for the first half of this year. 12 Vietnam news | 09/04/2025 19:38 Petrol prices up in latest adjustment on Thursday E5 RON92 petrol is now capped at VNĐ19,851 (US$0.75 USD) per litre, up VNĐ80 from the previous adjustment, while RON95-III petrol costs VNĐ20,439 per litre, up VNĐ76. 13 Vietnam news | 09/04/2025 18:57 S&P upgrades ratings of three banks, citing resilient economy The agency raised Vietcombank to BB+, Techcombank to BB and Eximbank to BB-, with stable outlooks, while upgrading Việt Nam’s BICRA to group 8 from 9. 14 Vietnam news | 09/04/2025 16:43 Power play as Việt Nam charges up for energy future Party General Secretary Tô Lâm has signed a Politburo’s resolution on national energy security through 2030 with a vision to 2024, pledging stable supply, reduced emissions and a push into nuclear power to meet the demand for rapid and sustainable growth. 15 Vietnam news | 09/04/2025 16:29 Việt Nam’s agriculture posts steady 8-month growth despite some export hurdles Việt Nam’s agriculture sector is on track for a strong performance in 2025, with export turnover in the first eight months estimated at US$45.37 billion, up 12 per cent year-on-year. 16 Vietnam news | 09/04/2025 15:59 Hưng Yên acts to stabilise construction material supply Hưng Yên has 72 sand mines, including 50 river ones with an estimated reserve of 64.75 million cu.m and 22 coastal ones with around 75 million cu.m. 17 Vietnam news | 09/04/2025 15:33 Registrations open for 'Make in Vietnam' 2025 digital products awards The award will recognise products that have conquered international markets and contributed to humanity’s development and Việt Nam’s prosperity. 18 Vietnam news | 09/04/2025 14:56 Vietnam International Sourcing opens in HCM City Vietnam International Sourcing and the Export Forum 2025 opened in HCM City on September 4, attracting 450 procurement delegations from 60 countries and territories. 19 Vietnam news | 09/04/2025 14:46 Việt Nam-Italy trade ties shift into higher gear Italy is now Việt Nam’s third-largest trading partner in the EU. In the first seven months of 2025, two-way trade reached over US$4.3 billion, marking a 5.1 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024. 20 Vietnam news | 09/04/2025 14:43 Cashew exports to China surge, overtaking the US as Việt Nam’s top market Statistics show that Việt Nam exported 96,000 tonnes of cashews worth US$608 million to China in the first seven months of 2025, up 29 per cent in volume and 47 per cent in value from a year earlier. 20 21 22 23 24