Economy Deputy PM meets Japanese minister, former PM in Tokyo Given the complex developments in global trade, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Chí Dũng stressed the importance of enhancing bilateral trade exchange and requested Japan to create more favourable conditions for Vietnamese exports to access the Japanese market. 05/29/2025 21:44 | Vietnam news $2 billion casino investment in Vân Đồn submitted for Prime Minister’s approval 05/29/2025 19:31 | Vietnam news Việt Nam calls for stronger co-operation from Chinese tech firms 05/29/2025 19:17 | Vietnam news Proposed changes to CIT Law aim to boost tax incentives and enhance transparency 05/13/2025 11:29 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 05/25/2025 14:44 El Salvador eyes strategic cooperation in banknote printing El Salvador has expressed a strong interest in partnering with Việt Nam’s Q&T Hi-tech Polymer, a company rapidly gaining international recognition for its advanced polymer substrate technology used in banknote printing. 2 Vietnam news | 05/24/2025 21:09 Prime Minister orders tighter control of gold market to curb price disparities The PM called for a crackdown on shadowy practices like market manipulation, gold smuggling, and other illicit activities, and tasked the SBV, the Ministry of Finance, and other agencies with creating a business environment so vibrant that people might choose entrepreneurship over hoarding gold. 3 Vietnam news | 05/24/2025 17:28 Lao forum, trade fair promote development of East-West economic corridor The forum brought together representatives from 19 Vietnamese provinces and cities, four southern Lao provinces – Champasak, Sekong, Salavan, and Attapeu, Thailand’s Ubon Ratchathani Province, and businesses from the three countries. 4 Vietnam news | 05/24/2025 17:20 Việt Nam-Malaysia trade records strong growth over past decade Since the two countries elevated their relationship to a strategic partnership in 2015, Malaysia’s exports to Việt Nam have soared by around 160 per cent. 5 Vietnam news | 05/24/2025 14:27 Vietnamese mangoes dominate Chinese market The average export price of Vietnamese mangoes also rose by 72.6 per cent, reflecting strong consumer acceptance in China. 6 Vietnam news | 05/23/2025 19:34 Market slows as VN-Index struggles near previous peak At the end of the session, the VN-Index edged up by 0.62 points to close at 1,313.46. Trading volume reached nearly 718 million shares, equivalent to more than VNĐ16.89 trillion (US$651.5 million) in value. 7 Vietnam news | 05/23/2025 18:20 Policy boost urged as financial leasing hits VNĐ40.7 trillion in Q1 Financial leasing reached VNĐ40.7 trillion (US$1.6 billion) by Q1, up 8.4 per cent year-on-year, calling for measures to boost its role in the economy. 8 Vietnam news | 05/23/2025 17:23 Dung Quất refinery helps ensure national defence with locally made military fuels Since 2012, BSR has cooperated with the Ministry of National Defence to develop fuel. Most fuels for defence equipment had previously been imported from abroad. 9 Vietnam news | 05/23/2025 17:14 Việt Nam moves to block Telegram over serious legal and cybersecurity violations According to the Ministry of Public Security, Telegram has been extensively exploited for activities that threaten national security, social order and the rule of law in Việt Nam. 10 Vietnam news | 05/23/2025 15:50 Việt Nam sees robust growth in air transport market over past decade Việt Nam registered the highest growth rate among the top 10 markets in the region at 121 per cent, driven by the country’s strong economic performance and growing appeal as a travel destination. 11 Vietnam news | 05/23/2025 14:46 VN classified as low risk under EU anti-deforestation regulation Việt Nam has been officially classified as a “low-risk” country under the European Union’s new Anti-Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), according to a recent announcement by the European Commission (EC) in Brussels. 12 Vietnam news | 05/23/2025 14:38 Bình Định seeks over $290 million to upgrade ports for 50,000DWT vessels By 2030, the province’s seaport system is expected to handle 17.65–18.75 million tonnes of cargo annually, including 0.32–0.37 million TEUs of containerised cargo and 150,000–200,000 passenger visits per year. 13 Vietnam news | 05/23/2025 14:24 Việt Nam, US look to boost bilateral economic, trade cooperation Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyễn Hồng Diên met with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick in Washington, D.C. to boost economic ties and review trade talks. 14 Vietnam news | 05/23/2025 09:00 Few Vietnamese firms ready for cyber threats While there has been an increase in preparedness, an improvement from just 5 per cent in 2024, the overall level of readiness remains critically low, experts said. 15 Vietnam news | 05/23/2025 08:32 Protecting .vn domain names from the risk of illegal appropriation Registry Lock is a service that 'hard locks' domain names - similar to locking a safe and can only be opened with the owner's key. 16 Vietnam news | 05/22/2025 23:00 PM urges building int’l financial centre with transparent, open legal environment Policies must ensure property rights, freedom of business, and freedom of movement for all entities participating in the financial centre. 17 Vietnam news | 05/22/2025 19:50 Vietnamese-made electric tugboat operates at Belgium’s largest port Antwerp Port, one of Europe’s largest, has launched its first electric tugboat, Volta 1, manufactured in Việt Nam, showcasing the country’s green shipbuilding capabilities. 18 Vietnam news | 05/22/2025 19:35 Phú Quốc int’l airport expansion must create a lasting legacy: Deputy PM Deputy PM Nguyễn Chí Dũng approves Phú Quốc airport expansion ahead of 2027 APEC, aiming to boost Việt Nam’s global tourism profile. 19 Vietnam news | 05/22/2025 19:12 HCM City to host 21st International Auto, Motorcycle and E-Mobility Exhibition The 21st edition of the International Exhibition on Automotive, Motorcycle, Electric Vehicle and Supporting Industries — Autotech and Accessories 2025 — will take place from May 22 to 25, 2025, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in HCM City. 20 Vietnam news | 05/22/2025 18:33 Việt Nam strengthens role in global semiconductor supply chain at SEMICON SEA 2025 Việt Nam deepens global chip supply chain ties at SEMICON SEA 2025 in Singapore. 2 3 4 5 6