LS Eco Energy, a company specialising in renewable energy and rare earth elements under the Republic of Korea (RoK)'s LS Cable & System, has approved a plan to expand its rare earth metal business in Vietnam.

According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), Vietnam’s export turnover is forecast to reach about 470 billion USD by the end of this year, up roughly 16% from 2024.

The event series includes a supply-demand connectivity conference to promote the consumption of Vietnamese and local products on e-commerce and digital platforms, alongside a Made-in-Vietnam fair.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade's Domestic Markets Department reported that market management forces conducted 27,540 inspections throughout 2025, detecting violations worth nearly 290 billion VND – a 31.8% decrease from 2024.

At the Vietnam Economic Forum 2025, CMC’s Chairman Nguyen Trung Chinh called for empowering the private sector to lead digital infrastructure, data governance, and AI innovation.

Consumers will be able to choose their electricity providers and negotiate prices under new policy reforms.

Vietnam faces mounting pressure on its banking system as it seeks to sustain high economic growth from 2026 to 2030, with experts calling for greater capital market development to fund key national projects and reduce structural financial risks.

Urban traffic experts say electric vehicles can be parked in the basements of apartment buildings but must never be charged there.

Removing gold used for jewelry manufacture from the list of conditional business fields will help create a more open market, but policies need to be designed with a clear roadmap to ensure transparency and avoid market disruption, experts have said.

With $8.2 billion in total investment, Vietnam’s railway and expressway network are set for a major expansion.

With eyes on digital sovereignty, CMC rolled out its “Make in Vietnam” digital transformation suite for grassroots public services.

Vietnam’s stock market soared on December 16, but Quoc Cuong Gia Lai shares plunged following news of a proposed prosecution against former CEO Nguyen Thi Nhu Loan.

At the second Party Committee Conference of Ho Chi Minh City for the 2025–2030 term, Party Secretary Tran Luu Quang laid out nine immediate tasks for the city to unlock its development potential under newly granted policy mechanisms.

Vietnam’s journey to net-zero emissions by 2050 requires a staggering $700 billion in funding - far beyond what banks alone can deliver.

For the first time, Vietnam has officially introduced criteria that prioritize domestic companies in railway projects, tied directly to technology transfer - replacing the old method of full-package imports.

Vietnam’s auto industry is on the brink of a major transformation as excise tax reductions set to take effect in 2026 are expected to significantly cut the cost of hybrid vehicles, driving new investment and propelling rapid market expansion.

Hai Phong Port JSC on December 14 held a ceremony at container berths No. 3 and 4 of the Hai Phong International Container Terminal (HICT) to mark its handling of the 2 millionth TEU in 2025.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade will hold a seminar on December 16 to discuss ways to keep export growth high and sustainable.

For the first time ever, electronics have overtaken textiles and footwear to become Vietnam’s largest export category to the United States, reflecting a major shift in the country’s industrial development.

Banana exports earned Vietnam $372 million in 2024, but key barriers still hinder billion-dollar potential.