The Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade will hold an online seminar on trade promotion with the US on July 16.

Authorities credit the success to wide-ranging cooperation among government bodies, mass organisations, communities, and beneficiaries themselves. The programme continues to reflect the country’s commitment to “leaving no one behind”.

This year’s exhibition highlights cutting-edge machinery, automation technologies, and sustainable manufacturing trends, aiming to advance Vietnam’s industrial development.

From July 1, several previously VAT-exempt brokerage services are subject to a 10% VAT rate, prompting firms to revise their service charges accordingly.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has recently approved the investment policy for two new urban areas in Van Phong Economic Zone in the central province of Khanh Hoa with a total capital of more than 65 trillion VND (2.5 billion USD).

In the first half of 2025, more than 91,000 new businesses were established nationwide, reflecting a strong wave of entrepreneurship.

The decree provides specific guidance on how to manage existing international agreements that have been impacted by the reorganisation of state administrative bodies or changes to administrative boundaries.

Vietnamese Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan held talks with Vice President of the German Bundestag Bodo Ramelow on July 2 during her working trip for the Global Women Leaders’ Summit in Berlin.

According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), export turnover alone is projected to reach 215–217 billion USD, up approximately 13.8–14%. This results in an estimated trade surplus of 3.4–4 billion USD.

The Ministry of Construction (formerly the Ministry of Transport) and the CAAV have actively implemented the necessary measures to meet CORSIA’s requirements.

The trend of moving to HoSE is expected to help banks improve transparency, expand fundraising opportunities, and affirm their position in the capital market.

Director of the SBV’s Payment Department Pham Anh Tuan said the issuance of Decree 94 provides a legal basis for sandbox participants to trial new products, services, and business models in real-life conditions, ultimately benefiting customers.

In recent months, the ministry has worked closely with relevant agencies to enhance both the legal framework and market infrastructure. As a result, the majority of key criteria for reclassification have now been met.

Vietnam was among the earliest countries to engage in trade negotiations with the US, and the third large trading partner of the latter to reach a preliminary agreement on tariffs.

The Ministry of Finance is drafting a new Personal Income Tax Law for submission to the National Assembly in its year-end session this October.

Aquatic exports last month inched up just 4% from a year earlier to 876 million USD, a steep drop from May’s 20% surge, marking the weakest monthly gain in the first half.

The results, coupled with the trend of accelerating exports towards year-end, the total export value for 2025 may reach 67 billion USD.

The significant increase in frozen durian exports is attributed in part to favourable market-opening policies, particularly the export protocol signed with China in August 2024.

Amid growing global demand, fragile supply chains and intensifying geopolitical conflicts, Vietnam is rapidly emerging as one of the most promising players in the global semiconductor landscape, a seminar heard in Ho Chi Minh City on July 2.

Vietnam’s economy outpaced forecasts in the first half, with GDP growth likely to exceed projections by 0.2 to 0.3%, Minister-Chairman of the Government Office Tran Van Son said on July 3.