Lobster exports accounted for nearly half of Vietnam’s total seafood export turnover to China in January.

Export markets, such as South Korea and Japan, have their own regulations and do not ask for the conformity certification mandated by the Vietnamese government, leaving local businesses with extra costs and time wasted on paperwork.

Forest rangers in the southern province of Tay Ninh's Tan Bien district and the Lo Go - Xa Mat National Park Management Board on February 25 caught a man engaging in illegal wildlife hunting in the national park.

To ease transportation for residents and tourists, Hanoi will establish four transfer hubs as part of a pilot ban on vehicles over 16 seats in the Hoan Kiem and Old Quarter areas.

Under the theme “Buon Ma Thuot – Destination of World Coffee,” the 9th Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival, set for March 9-13, promises an exciting lineup of 17 key events celebrating Vietnam’s coffee culture and industry.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 26 received Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong, who is in Vietnam to attend the 2nd ASEAN Future Forum (AFF 2025) in Hanoi.

The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City on February 26.

The ADMM and ADMM+, along with other ASEAN-led defence cooperation mechanisms, continue to affirm their role as key platforms for defence policy consultation and practical defence cooperation.

In 2025, Vietnam will conduct dialogues on its national reports regarding the implementation of key international human rights treaties.

Party General Secretary To Lam hosted a reception in Hanoi on February 26 for visiting New Zealand Prime Minister and Leader of the New Zealand National Party Christopher Luxon.

A Vietjet representative emphasised that the route will not only enhance travel convenience but also promote investment and cultural exchange while integrating New Zealand into Vietjet’s expansive flight network across Asia and beyond.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh expressed his hope that the UK would share its expertise in organising and managing financial centres.

PM Chinh emphasised that with the official upgrade of bilateral relations, Vietnam and New Zealand have entered a new chapter in their partnership.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has shed light on the ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) 2025 and the prospects of Vietnam – Malaysia relations within ASEAN in his recent interview granted to the press.

VASEP and its member enterprises will prioritise using VinFast electric vehicles for transportation and logistics, while VinFast will offer incentives for VASEP’s staff and member businesses to switch from gasoline to electric vehicles.

ADB will provide technical support for Petrolimex to carry out its work, including a preliminary assessment of the group's investment and business portfolio and potential energy transition roadmaps.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh noted Vietnam's hope for stronger and more effective cooperation with S&P Global Ratings, while hosting its Global Chief Commercial Officer Lynn Maxwell.

The ASEAN Future Forum 2025 successfully fulfilled its ambitious agenda, with hundreds of contributions and insightful recommendations put forward.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon held talks in Hanoi on February 26, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations.

Bac Ninh province now has 2,459 valid FDI projects with a total registered capital of nearly 31.3 billion USD.