Themed “Vietnam Logistics – Rising into the New Era,” the 2025 forum reflects Việt Nam ’s aspiration to elevate the logistics industry during a period of strong transformation.

Despite challenges, several Vietnamese companies are making notable strides in the mushroom sector. 

Despite foreign investors maintaining a net selling position, trading volumes have stabilised, indicating a restructuring of portfolios amidst ongoing regional volatility.

Kinh tế & Đô thị (Economic and Urban Affairs) newspaper spoke with Nguyễn Sĩ Dũng, member of the Prime Minister’s Policy Advisory Council and former deputy director of the National Assembly Office, about what’s holding things up and what it would take to get them moving.

Selling pressure surged on Friday, causing the VN-Index to fall below the critical support level of 1,600 points. 

Việt Nam’s export of its first shipment of tilapia to Brazil is not only significant in terms of trade but also serves as a testament to the shared efforts of both countries to promote economic and commercial cooperation.

Hà Nội’s economy continued to accelerate in the first 10 months of this year with major indicators surpassing targets, indicating improving business environment and providing a solid foundation for further growth in 2026, according to the city’s latest updates.

Major balances of Việt Nam's economy are ensured, with the average consumer price index (CPI) in the first 10 months rising 3.27 per cent, said Minister-Chairman of the Government Office Trần Văn Sơn at a regular press conference on Saturday.

According to Brand Finance, Vietjet’s recognition reflects its strong brand performance, expanding international footprint, and rising global reputation on the aviation map.

Việt Nam and Laos pledged to elevate cross-border trade and economic cooperation to a new height, unlocking potential for investment, industrial development and logistics between the two countries, heard a conference on Friday.

Businesses in the sector are facing mounting challenges - from high capital and logistics costs to growing pressure to green their operations and navigate shifting trade policies.

Singapore’s The Business Times noted that the Vietnamese Government is intensifying investment efforts to advance ambitious reform agendas and realise its growth objectives for 2026.

Resolution 42, enacted in 2017 to pilot bad debt settlement for credit institutions, was introduced in response to a sharp rise in non-performing loans (NPLs). It empowered credit institutions to seize and liquidate collateral assets, expediting debt recovery. After more than six years of implementation, the resolution delivered certain results but expired last year.

Việt Nam on November 6 updated the WTO on new C/O issuance rules and QR code adoption to enhance trade transparency.

Gia Bình Airport, with investment capital estimated at nearly VNĐ197 trillion ($7.5 billion), covers a total area of ​​about 1,884 hectares, exceeding the scale of Noi Bai airport (1,500 hectares) and only behind Long Thanh airport (5,000 hectares).

Running from November 5–11, the meeting focuses on advancing service liberalisation and facilitation in ASEAN by removing barriers, enhancing transparency, reducing policy risks and simplifying administrative procedures .

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has instructed ministries and local authorities to accelerate preparations so that Việt Nam’s International Financial Centre can begin operations by November 2025.