Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Lê Thành Long attended the plenary session of the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 28) in Russia on June 20 and had a range of bilateral activities on the sidelines of the event.

Vietnamese businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), must embrace digital and AI transformations to remain competitive and achieve sustainable growth, experts said.

Starting from July 1, farmers are allowed to borrow up to VNĐ300 million (US$12,000) without collateral as part of an effort to promote rural development, according to a new Government’s decrease.

The probe, initiated on June 11 following a petition by the US Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood, targets products classified under HS Code 4412 and 9403 imported from China, Indonesia and Việt Nam.

Việt Nam and Cambodia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening economic and trade ties at a workshop held on June 20 in Phnom Penh.

The press is emerging as a crucial force - not only in communicating policy but also in shaping the business environment, supporting entrepreneurs and promoting transparency.

The Bình Dương Association of Supporting Industries (BASI) was officially established on June 19 in Bình Dương New City.

Liquidity eased slightly from the previous session, while foreign investors continued their net selling trend.

The ministers exchanged views and focused on solutions to tackle key outstanding issues in the bilateral trade negotiations.

At the close of trading on June 19, VIC shares stood at VNĐ89,400 (US$3.44) each, valuing the 87.5 million shares at over VNĐ7.8 trillion ($300 million).

Under IMO’s proposal, a carbon levy will feed into a Net-Zero fund – expected to reach US$40 billion by 2030 – to support green fuels and low-emission technologies.

In addition to institutional reform, the agency is also rolling out key solution groups to combat counterfeit goods, imitations, and intellectual property infringements in the digital environment.

A trade official has suggested companies work closely with shipping lines, airlines and freight forwarders to monitor routes, transit times and potential surcharges while exploring broader cargo insurance to cover risks like war and terrorism.

A Vietnamese Lychee Week is taking place in London from June 17 to 24 to promote the tropical fruit to UK consumers, drawing interest from both the Vietnamese community and local residents.

A Vietnamese delegation led by Dr. Ngô Xuân Nam attended the 92nd SPS Committee meeting in Geneva on June 18.

Seventy Vietnamese businesses are showcasing their products at the 2025 South Asia Expo in Kunming, China.

Bắc Giang’s development strategy now emphasises shifting toward high-tech sectors such as semiconductors, robotics, AI, smart manufacturing, digital infrastructure and renewable energy.

A key change in the draft decree is a provision requiring bank transfers for gold transactions valued at VNĐ20 million (US$765) and above, to enhance transparency and verify customer identities.

A notable trend is the shift toward satellite regions. With land scarcity and soaring prices in HCM City and Hà Nội, investors are eyeing provinces like Hưng Yên, Bắc Ninh, and Hải Phòng, which are benefiting from improved technical infrastructure and transport connectivity.

In a proposal submitted to the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Construction, VIDIFI requested to be considered as the investor for the expansion of various segments of the expressway, with a particular focus on the northern region.