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Vietnam, UK boost agricultural trade ties

The UK, with an annual agri-food import value of 67 billion USD, is seen as a high-potential market. In 2024, Vietnam’s agri-export turnover to the UK reached nearly 883 million USD, a 15.4% year-on-year increase.

Ministries, agencies asked to take measures to effectively manage gold market

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), ministries and agencies to implement measures to effectively manage the gold market.

Vietnam’s mollusc exports to China soar in Q1 2025

China emerged as the leading importer in the quarter, with its mollusc imports from Vietnam exceeding 23 million USD, a staggering rise of nearly 2,000%.

Vietnam, US promote cooperation in AI, semiconductor

AI and semiconductors have been identified as core sectors for development by both Vietnam and the US in the coming decade, thus contributing to balancing trade and investment between the two countries.

Banks face difficulties in requiring SOE shareholders to divest

According to the current regulations, the share ownership cap by an institutional shareholder in a credit institution is reduced from 15% to 10% and for an individual and his/her related parties from 20% to 15%.

Seafood industry diversifies market to achieve export target

​Vietnam’s seafood sector is setting ambitious goals for 2025 with a 4.35% growth rate and an export turnover of 11 billion USD.

HCM City to host int'l electronics, smart appliances expo

The 2025 Vietnam International Electronics and Smart Appliances Expo (IEAE) will take place from May 29-31 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Quality, branding, sustainability essential for VN coffee to go global: Insiders

With proactive business measures, market expansion policies, and improved product quality, Vietnam's coffee industry is still expected to achieve export turnover of around 7 billion USD in 2025.

Vietnam, US conduct technical talks on double taxation avoidance deal

As of April 30, 2025, Vietnamese investors injected 1.36 billion USD in 252 projects in the US, mainly in scientific and technological services, real estate business, and manufacturing and processing industries.

Thai-imported cars lead Vietnam’s auto market in early 2025

Thailand overtook Indonesia in vehicle imports to Vietnam, driven by consumer preference for durable, competitively priced models.

Abolishing presumptive tax ensures greater fairness and transparency: experts

The abolition of the presumptive tax regime for household businesses is being actively implemented, with a clear roadmap and practical support measures.

Da Nang calls for $70M investment in semiconductor packaging lab

Da Nang invites investors to join a new high-tech project for semiconductor packaging, with construction set to begin in 2025.

Vietnam’s $235 billion bottleneck: The true cost of investment approvals

Although the 2013 Constitution guarantees the right to free enterprise, the investment approval process stipulated in the Investment Law continues to obstruct this constitutional freedom.

Pi coin volatility sparks fears of manipulation and hype traps

Experts warn of pump-and-dump risks as Pi jumps to $1.68 then crashes to $1 in hours.

Vietnamese experts from abroad propose bold HCM City talent plan

VietNamNet presents a discussion below about strategic proposals and advice on HCM City’s development from several experts who have gained a global perspective from many years of experience working in developed countries.

Vietnam’s livestock powerhouses chase billion-dollar growth

Vietnamese firms scale up production and M&A to claim more of the $33 billion market.

Finance Minister addresses new anti-money laundering phrase: beneficial owner

The concept of "beneficial owner” has been included for the first time in the draft amendment to the Enterprise Law, currently under review by the National Assembly and expected to be passed at its 9th session.

Vietnam, US push for balanced trade

Imports from the US are predicted to rise sharply in the coming months as large Vietnamese enterprises are accelerating purchases from the North American market in efforts to balance bilateral trade.

“Connect with Vietnam” helps boost Vietnamese investment in US

According to the Foreign Investment Agency, as of April 30, Vietnam had run 252 investment projects in the US, with a total capital of 1.36 billion USD.

Banks cut staff, transaction branches amid digital promotion

A series of banks have announced plans to cut staff and transaction branches, setting off a wave of job losses in the banking industry that was, in recent years, considered one of the hottest professions.