The Vietnam – Czech Republic business networking seminar, held in Hanoi on July 11, opened up numerous prospects for cooperation between the two countries in key areas such as high technology, energy, mining, and the defence industry.

Following its merger with Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau provinces early this month, new HCM City is targeting 10.44 billion USD in foreign direct investment this year.

Vietnam is aiming to export cashews worth 4.5 billion USD in 2025, up 2.7% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. To hit this target, the sector must generate around 2.2 billion USD in the second half.

The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) of HCM City increased 8.6% in the first half of 2025, indicating positive growth amid global trade and economic uncertainty.

If Vietnamese businesses can meet Halal requirements, they won’t just reach Muslim consumers, she said, adding that they’ll also tap into the high-end segment in global markets increasingly focused on quality and product safety.

Vietnam ranked 44th out of 133 economies in the Global Innovation Index 2024, up two places from the previous year, and retained its leading position among lower middle-income countries.

HCMC eyes economic transformation with a new state-run conglomerate, but governance challenges remain.

In the first six months of 2025, Vietnam's coffee exports reached a record $5.45 billion with 953,900 tons, nearly equaling the $5.48 billion total for all of 2024.

At the Vietnam Economic Growth Forum 2025 last weekend, Tran Luu Quang, Head of the Central Committee for Policy and Strategy, posed a fundamental question: “With the goal of achieving double-digit growth, what must we do, and how should we do it?”

Vietnam’s pangasius industry embraces change with deep-processed products and global reach.

On July 14, the city of Hai Phong held a press conference to announce the 2025 Hai Phong Investment Promotion Conference, themed “A Strategic Destination in the New Era.”

Hanoi’s proposed ban on gasoline motorbikes is boosting demand for electric alternatives and reshaping the market.

A newly passed law aims to harmonize national standards with global norms, boosting innovation and trade.

The Ministry of Finance is tasked with reviewing mechanisms to develop Phu Quoc and evaluate post-trial continuation of casino access for Vietnamese citizens.

Passenger traffic grew 9.1% in H1 2025, but on-time flight performance dropped and cancellations surged across domestic airlines.

Kinh Bac Urban Development Corporation (HoSE: KBC), chaired by Dang Thanh Tam, has officially announced its control of Trump International Vietnam JSC, marking a major step in the corporation's strategic expansion in luxury real estate.

In a report on the capital city's property market in Q2 2025 published on July 10, CBRE experts revealed that nearly 6,850 new apartment units were put on the market in Q2, almost doubling the supply from the first quarter. ​

Vietnam exported an estimated 953,900 tonnes of coffee worth 5.45 billion USD in the first six months of 2025, increasing by 5.3% in volume and 67.5% in value compared to the same period in 2024.

All products traded on e-commerce platforms will have to declare quality standards certification from January 1, 2026.

The Vietnam–Cambodia business networking conference 2025 will take place in HCM City on July 15, aiming to strengthen direct connections between Vietnamese and Cambodian enterprises.