Based on updated risk factors, the ministry outlined two scenarios for 2025, including the preferred option of keeping CPI growth at around 3.3 per cent, and a second scenario of around 3.5 per cent.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính called on Vietnamese businesses to invest in agricultural production such as rice and the produce that South Africa has to import to meet local demand and serve export.

The city’s authority will offload more than 6.38 million shares, equivalent to 68.67 per cent of the company’s charter capital at the reserve price of VND20,500 (US$0.80) per share.

The event, organised by the Hong Kong Food Council and taking place from November 20–24, provides a key platform to promote Vietnamese brands and expand agricultural exports to Hong Kong.

The 9th CPTPP Commission meeting has endorsed several key outcomes aimed at strengthening the high-standard trade pact and advancing regional economic integration.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Friday visited the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Africa’s largest bourse, seeking stronger financial-market cooperation as Việt Nam accelerates capital-market development.

The Vietnam Electronic Industries Association (VEIA) chaired a seminar titled “Building a Sustainable ESG Supply Chain – From Theory to Practice” on Thursday during the Vietnam International Exhibition on Electronic Components and Smart Manufacturing (GEIMS 2025) in Hà Nội.

As foreign investment rises and deal values surge, experts warn that complex regulations and inconsistent legal frameworks remain major barriers to healthcare M&A growth in Việt Nam.

The recent price surge in Hanoi’s vegetable market is a direct result of extreme weather, major natural disasters and disruptions across the agricultural supply chain. In this context, closer coordination between authorities, distributors, cooperatives and producers is essential to stabilise supplies and cushion market impacts.

Vietnam E-commerce Association (Vecom) reported that about 70 per cent of Vietnamese consumers now shop online regularly, with annual growth of 22–27 per cent. This surge is expanding demand for essential goods alongside traditional best-sellers such as fashion, electronics and cosmetics.

From November 24 to November 30, Vietjet will provide passengers millions of Economy tickets for zero đồng (excluding taxes and fees), along with an additional 20kg of free checked baggage.

Under the signed contract, PV Drilling will supply the PV DRILLING I jack-up rig to PVEP Cửu Long, with three wells in the Sư Tử (Lion) field cluster, Block 15-1, with an expected duration of 249 days.

As M&A activities ramp up, stakeholders assess the implications for the Vietnamese economy and market environment.

The move is seen as an important step in raising awareness about road safety for children, and it has also created a strong boost for companies selling safety equipment in cars, particularly for specialised child seats.

Việt Nam and Russia have signed a new MoU to boost cooperation in industrial development, science, technology and innovation during a high-level forum in Hà Nội.

Việt Nam and Australia reaffirmed their long-standing economic partnership and agreed on new priorities to deepen trade and investment ties at the second Trade Ministers’ Dialogue in Melbourne on November 19.

Việt Nam supports CPTPP upgrade negotiations based on the principle of balance, considering the viewpoints and interests of all members, and will regularly consult Japan throughout the discussion process.

The Senate President reaffirmed government support for deeper partnership but said businesses must drive the partnership and seize opportunities for mutual benefit.

The overall market sentiment leaned toward negative, highlighted by 179 decliners compared to only 120 advancers on the southern bourse.

Facing rising global uncertainties, the PM called for stronger export-boosting measures to help secure growth of over 8 per cent in 2025 while maintaining macroeconomic stability.