After the first day of discussions, both sides are working hard to narrow the remaining gaps and that the 18th round is progressing very positively.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 26 hosted separate receptions for international guests attending the Autumn Economic Forum 2025, which is underway in Ho Chi Minh City.

The Vietnam E-commerce and Digital Economy Agency (iDEA) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and the Shopee Co., Ltd. signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on November 25 to strengthen cooperation in cross-border e-commerce.

VN stands ready to engage in effective cooperation with all international partners on the principle of “harmonised interests and shared risks”, PM Pham Minh Chinh stated at the opening and plenary sessions of the Autumn Economic Forum 2025.

The US is seeking greater access to the Vietnamese market, Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs in the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Luke J. Lindberg has said.

The Vietnam International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City on November 25 introduced the Global On-Chain Economy Alliance to pilot next-generation digital finance models, promote innovation, and attract international capital.

The HCM City Department of Finance and Binance on November 26 signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on cooperation to accelerate the development of Vietnam’s International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC – HCMC).

Chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee Nguyen Van Duoc today held separate receptions for Stephan Mergenthaler, Managing Director of the World Economic Forum, and Yang Peng, CEO of the Singapore-based Ant International.

Vietnam’s PPP model will play an increasingly critical role in delivering modern, sustainable and resilient infrastructure.

Vietnam’s agricultural sector is celebrating an unprecedented milestone: coffee, cashew, and pepper - three of its flagship exports - have simultaneously set new historical records, both in quantity and export value.

Vietnam’s digital economy is on track to hit USD 39 billion by the end of 2025, reflecting a 17% growth from the previous year.

Vietnam’s auto market continues to witness intense rivalries between major brands, with Toyota and Mitsubishi engaged in two high-stakes face-offs in the B-SUV and pickup segments.

The inability to legally access imported gold through a clear policy mechanism has forced businesses to use unaccounted-for gold sources to maintain production and supply to the market.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has issued an urgent directive requiring credit institutions to implement relief measures for customers impacted by Typhoons No. 12 and 13 across central Vietnam.

Pham Nhat Quan Anh, the son of billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, has been appointed CEO of VinMetal, while veteran executive Do Tien Si is returning to lead Pomina Steel in a strategic leadership shake-up backed by Vingroup.

The Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME) on November 25 announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Vietnam–Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) to strengthen cooperation in supporting small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Vietnam’s PPP model will play an increasingly critical role in delivering modern, sustainable and resilient infrastructure.

A leading economist calls direct private investment with 80% state loans the only realistic solution for the high-speed railway.

Vietnam’s revised high-tech law introduces targeted incentives to attract real high-tech investment and reduce policy waste.

Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong has reached a new milestone, ranking 101st among the world’s wealthiest individuals, driven by a sharp surge in VinGroup stock prices and the growing strength of his business empire.