Recent M&A deals underscore growing interest from Japanese, Korean, and Singaporean investors, alongside an increasing flow of capital from the US and Europe, markets known for long-term strategies and high investment standards.

Post-merger now, Ho Chi Minh City has become Vietnam’s largest industrial hub, boasting 61 industrial parks, export processing zones, and clusters across the former regions

The US recently imposed a 20% reciprocal tax on goods originating from Vietnam, a level that presents challenges but remains manageable for domestic enterprises.

The scheme, to be implemented nationwide from 2025 to 2030, is designed to modernise infrastructure and equipment for the waterway police force, thus enhancing their operational capacity.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has unveiled a comprehensive plan to implement the National Strategy for the Elderly through 2035, aiming to promote their roles in culture, family, sports and tourism.

The central steering committee for the celebration of major national holidays and important events on August 26 organised the release of a special postage stamp set marking the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).

Vietnam continues to draw strong interest from foreign investors, with capital inflows from the US and Europe emerging as a significant driver of growth.

The exhibition highlights 80 years of contributions from the science and technology, postal, and telecommunications sectors, focusing on three key pillars: science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has announced that from October 1, 2025, certain commercial banks will be entitled to a 50% reduction of the required reserve ratio, a move expected to inject dozens of trillions of dong into the economy.

Japanese fast-food giant Matsuya has added “Vietnamese-style broken rice with pork” to the menu of more than 1,100 outlets nationwide, marking a major step for Vietnamese cuisine to conquer the Japanese market. ​

Recent developments in Vietnam’s stock market reflect more than investor enthusiasm. Surging capital inflows signal broader economic ambitions and ongoing reforms designed to advance the country’s capital market to a new height.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives Trinh Thi Tam made a working visit to the Maldives from August 22 to 26, on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries (1975–2025).

The University of Economics and Business (UEB) under the Vietnam National University, Hanoi and the Faculty of Economics (FEP) under Portugal’s University of Porto will bolster multi-faceted cooperation under a freshly signed agreement.

Paris Olympian Trịnh Thu Vinh has won a bronze medal at the 16th Asian Championship Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun 2025 in Kazakhstan.

Unseeded players Nguyen Thuy Linh and Vu Thi Trang of Vietnam secured second round's slots in the TotalEnergies BWF World Championships 2025 in Paris.

The Vietnamese contingent comprises eight members, including four athletes and three coaches led by Tong Thi Ngoc Hoa, VMMAF Deputy General Secretary and Chief of Office.

Ho Chi Minh City aims to mobilise total social investment of around 780 trillion VND (29.56 billion USD), boost total retail sales of goods and services by 19.2%, and increase exports by 24.3%

Foreign e-commerce platforms are dominating logistics in Vietnam through closed ecosystems, sidelining local couriers and raising competition concerns.

The Speaker's official visit to Vietnam is expected to consolidate political trust, deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, and promote more practical and effective bilateral cooperation.

The Da Nang city People’s Committee has approved the Basal Pay, the country’s first crypto asset conversion project, operating within the city’s controlled fintech sandbox environment.

A delegation from Ho Chi Minh City on August 26 held the Kuala Lumpur-Ho Chi Minh City Business Roundtable at Taylor’s University in Selangor state with a view to promoting bilateral investment initiatives.

The priority areas include agriculture and food security, with a focus on sustainable rice production, technology transfer and expanding new cooperative models to ensure Cuba’s food security. I

The hosts affirmed that Vietnam - Australia relations are at their strongest stage since the upgrade to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, marked by high political and strategic trust.

In late August, hundreds of container trucks carrying fresh fruit from Vietnam’s key growing regions have lined up at the Huu Nghi International Border Gate, completing customs procedures for export to China.

The exhibition, which runs until September 27, aims to highlight and honour the documentary and artistic value of postage stamps as a medium for preserving history and reflecting Vietnam’s culture, politics, and major events.