Economy The US’s import ban rocks VN’s seafood industry The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has informed Việt Nam’s Directorate of Fisheries on August 26 that imports from the affected fisheries will be banned from January 1, 2026. 1 hours ago | Vietnam news Market closes week on a positive note 5 hours ago | Vietnam news New regulations on contractor selection aim at helping accelerate project execution 09/06/2025 18:04 | Vietnam Law Vietnam tops ASEAN in consumer sentiment: UOB report 09/04/2025 13:51 | Vietnam Law 1 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. 2 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. 3 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. 4 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. 5 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. 6 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. 7 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. 8 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. 9 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. 10 Vietnam news | 09/04/2025 13:16 Intellectual property powers Hưng Yên’s market growth The province currently holds 42 community trademarks, among them one geographical indication, 17 certification marks and 24 collective marks. 11 Vietnam news | 09/04/2025 12:04 Hà Nội rolls out over 750 fully online admin services The Municipal Public Administrative Service Centre said this allows citizens and businesses to file, track and receive results digitally. 12 Vietnam news | 09/04/2025 11:23 V-Green launches battery swapping cabinet franchise model V-Green has rolled out a battery swapping cabinet franchise for electric motorbikes, requiring a VND210 million investment. Each cabinet includes 11 batteries and offers automated, maintenance-free operation. 13 Vietnam Law | 09/04/2025 11:04 Law on Employment: notable new points on labor registration, unemployment insurance participants This article introduces highlights of the 2025 Law on Employment, particularly the provisions regulating labor registration, employment services, unemployment insurance participants, premium payment and insurance benefits, and the integration of the National Employment Fund into the central budget. 14 Vietnam news | 09/04/2025 11:03 Pharmacity joins National Day celebrations with health-focused support Pharmacity ended its series of public service activities celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2) on a good note. 15 Vietnam news | 09/04/2025 09:00 Intellectual property emerges as crucial shield for Vietnamese businesses According to international studies, the rate of IP violations in Việt Nam remains high compared to many countries in the region. 16 Vietnam news | 09/04/2025 08:18 Digital brands – foundation for sustainable economic and business development The early 21st century was defined by traditional brands built on logos and packaging, but today digital brands thrive on technology, data and experiences. 17 Vietnam news | 09/04/2025 07:21 Carbon credit where credit is due for Việt Nam At an average of $5 per tonne in the agreement, Việt Nam can earn $5 million for this transfer of 1 million carbon credits. 18 Vietnam news | 09/04/2025 07:19 Exports: A journey of Việt Nam’s position growth, affirmation From the difficult years of wartime, when exports were limited to a handful of basic goods, Việt Nam has grown into a major trading nation in the region and one of the world’s leading export-driven economies, with total trade turnover approaching US$800 billion. 19 Vietnam news | 09/03/2025 21:43 Đồng Nai plans “green” free trade zone linked with Long Thành airport The proposed Đồng Nai FTZ will cover more than 8,200 hectares across seven sites connected with Long Thành International Airport and Phước An Port. 20 Vietnam news | 09/03/2025 21:40 Purchasing power soars in HCM City during National Day holidays Food, personal care products and school supplies were among the fastest-growing categories, fueling momentum for the city’s target of 18 per cent annual trade growth. 4 5 6 7 8