Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance held an investment promotion conference in London on September 16, underscoring the country’s strong commitment to deepening economic and financial ties with the UK.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued Official Dispatch No. 165/CD-TTg on continued efforts to maintain macro-economic stability, control inflation, foster growth, ensure economic balances, and improve citizens' living standards.

In the first eight months of 2025, Vietnam’s total trade value reached nearly 600 billion USD, up 16.3% year on year. Of this, exports stood at 306 billion USD, a 14.8% increase, already surpassing the full-year target.

International trade is no longer merely an exchange of goods but a strategic lever enabling Vietnamese enterprises to enhance capacity, secure partnerships, and expand globally.

Institutional and legal bottlenecks are stalling the development of Vietnam’s private sector, with experts warning that the blurred line between administrative violations and criminal offenses is eroding business confidence.

Vietnam’s new energy resolution promotes private investment, technological innovation, and a competitive electricity market.

Eighty years after the August Revolution of 1945, Vietnam is emerging as a “shining star” in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI).

At the Vietnam Private Sector Forum 2025, FPT CEO called for unity, collaboration, and digital skills to drive national transformation.

The government’s new plan sets clear goals to lift Vietnam’s stock market from frontier to emerging market by 2025, targeting international benchmarks.

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has delivered a strong message to authorities and investors, urging immediate action to accelerate the implementation of power projects and warning of strict measures against delays.

The state utility’s unresolved deficit raises the question: how can the burden be distributed transparently and fairly among consumers?

As gold and real estate soar to risky heights, major reforms aim to redirect capital into securities, stabilizing the economy.

Despite multi-million-dollar investments, luxury resorts along Ho Chi Minh City’s coast sit deserted, overrun by weeds and time.

Cross-border e-commerce is set to become one of the strategic pillars in VN master plan for e-commerce development during 2026–2030, as the country looks to build a sustainable digital export ecosystem and enhance global competitiveness.

Given that the growth task for 2025 still faces many challenges, achieving the growth target of 8.3–8.5% relies heavily on the acceleration of localities that are key economic drivers of the country.

The Vietnam Private Sector Forum 2025 (VPSF 2025) opened in Hanoi on September 15, packing in over 1,500 entrepreneurs, economists, and international organisations across four thematic sessions to reshape Vietnam’s private sector landscape.

Vietnamese handmade crafts made from bamboo, rattan, and seagrass are gaining popularity in markets like the US and Japan, helping Vietnam earn $574 million in eight months.

Vietnam’s lobster and large tiger prawn products are popular with Chinese consumers, helping Vietnamese exporters earn 767 million USD from shipments to the country, which has a massive population of more than 1.4 billion.

The Czech carmaker introduces its new B-segment sedan, Skoda Slavia, with competitive pricing and features to take on established Japanese and Korean rivals.

Experts urge reform as the country restructures government, pushes tech, and eyes global leadership.