The system, developed with technology support from the Korea Exchange (KRX), is expected to bring significant changes to trading practices and boost market transparency and efficiency.

The rise in coal imports reflects Việt Nam’s continued reliance on thermal power, despite efforts to boost clean energy.

After US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs, Việt Nam’s PMI sharply declined to 45.6, down from 50.5 in the previous period.

The State Bank of Vietnam said it will monitor gold markets closely and coordinate with agencies to manage and stabilise the market within its authority.

From May 5, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) officially takes over as the single authority responsible for issuing Certificates of Origin (C/O) in Việt Nam.

The Vietnamese pavilion debuts eco-friendly handicrafts like loofah-fibre towels, recycled denim bags, and wooden and bamboo animal figurines, alongside traditional items in the Asia Hall.

During this year's AGM season, many banks' boards and shareholders showed strong interest in securing foreign strategic partners.

Việt Nam's shipbuiding industry aims to capture 0.8 per cent to 0.9 per cent of global output by 2030, focusing on general cargo ships of up to 70,000 tonnes, container ships, LPG carriers, and other service vessels. Domestically, the industry is tasked with meeting the need to renew and expand the national fleet. 

Housing rental market in Hà Nội has experienced a notable upward trend, driven by increasing demand and the rising buying prices of apartments.

Việt Nam’s gaming industry is projected to reach US$2.42 billion in revenue by 2029.

This is a fundamental change in the tax authority's method of managing household businesses, as stipulated in Decree 70/2025.

The launch of the new KRX trading system on May 5 is expected to bolster sentiment in the short term, analysts stress that macroeconomic factors, particularly US tariff policies, will be the main drivers of market direction in the coming month.

The Vietnamese companies showcased a wide range of goods, from raw input materials for production chains to high-value processed food products.

The groundbreaking ceremony, held in Bình Dương Province, was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Chí Dũng, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Phạm Đức Long and leaders from universities, research institutions and international partners.

Under the pilot, only P2P lending companies licensed by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will be allowed to operate. Foreign banks are excluded from participation.

The growth outlook is driven by the global economic recovery post-pandemic and increasing international demand for affordable protein sources like tra fish, VASEP said.

Vietnam Airlines posted a Q1/2025 pre-tax profit of over VNĐ3.6 trillion (US$140 million), driven by tourism recovery, lower fuel prices, and efficient operations.

The Vietnamese Government has reduced the preferential import tariff on liquefied natural gas (LNG), marking a key step in accelerating the country’s shift from fossil fuels to cleaner energy.

Through targeted measures, including more job-matching programmes, employment fairs and job creation loans, the Government has effectively connected provinces rich in human resources with key economic hubs.

Current trade relations between Việt Nam and Venezuela remain modest and are not yet commensurate with their potential, strengths or political relationship, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Venezuela Vũ Trung Mỹ.