Localities have called for continued support from the Government and the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to settle procedural and institutional challenges hindering the speed of ODA disbursement in 2025.

Vietnam's e-commerce market has surpassed 25 billion USD, a 20% increase from the previous year, accounting for about 10% of total retail sales and consumer service revenue. That gives Vietnam the third place in Southeast Asia in this regard.

Analysts from Nikkei and Bloomberg noted that Vietnam is rising from being an industrial satellite to becoming a technological hub, capable of participating more deeply in engineering design and product validation.

Authorities of Hai Phong city on October 16 announced the establishment of a Free Trade Zone (FTZ), making it a new growth engine in line with the Politburo’s Resolution 45, which charts the city’s development through 2030, with a vision to 2045.

Under the Government’s Decree No. 236/2025/ND-CP, effective from October 15, 2025, Vietnam officially applies a global minimum tax rate of 15% on multinational enterprises with consolidated revenues of 750 million EUR (877.87 million USD) or more.

Vietnam’s participation in the MPIA sends a strong message of commitment to a rules-based multilateral trading system.

Inflation held at 2.8% annually over 10 years as Vietnam upgrades to emerging market status.

Vietnam’s property crisis isn’t driven by speculation but by a dense web of bureaucracy choking supply.

Ho Chi Minh City’s Yen (bird’s nest) Festival 2025 will feature exhibits, tastings, and trade talks to honor bird’s nest culture and boost global exports.

After prolonged storms and flooding, hundreds of hectares of vegetable crops in Hanoi have been severely damaged. At local markets, vegetable prices have skyrocketed, leaving both vendors and consumers in distress.

A newly released draft of the political report for the 14th National Party Congress introduces a key goal: increasing Vietnam’s GDP per capita to approximately $8,500 by 2030.

The new centralized gold exchange will help unlock gold reserves, improve transparency, and strengthen market oversight.

KIDO Group plans to divest its 49% stake in KIDO Foods, signaling the possible end of a heated trademark battle over the Celano brand.

Vietnam’s mineral industry faces challenges from complex tax laws and overlapping obligations.

HCM City establishes a high-level appraisal council for a 350km/h rail line proposed by Vinspeed, aiming to connect the city center to Can Gio in just 12 minutes.

Ho Chi Minh City’s real estate market sees rising luxury supply and record prices that edge out average buyers.

Vietnam’s fisheries industry is optimistic about reaching its export target of 10 billion USD in 2025, buoyed by a 15.5% rise in export revenue over the first nine months of this year.

Under the National Financial Inclusion Strategy to 2025, VN targets a 20–25% annual growth in cashless payments, underscoring its determination to advance the digital economy where digital payments connect citizens, businesses, and the state.

Vietnam Agricultural Week 2025 will take place at the Exhibition House in Hoan Kiem ward, Hanoi from on October 24–25.

Busan’s BEXCO on October 14 announced an MoU with SECC and Becamex IDC to expand its exhibition network across Asia.