New facilities back up high-tech FDI wave (21/04/2025)
High-quality foreign direct investment inflow has been reinforced in Vietnam, demonstrating trust in the country’s various attraction mechanisms.
High-quality foreign direct investment inflow has been reinforced in Vietnam, demonstrating trust in the country’s various attraction mechanisms.
More farm produce allowed to export to China (21/04/2025)
16 types of Vietnamese fruits and vegetables have been exported to China via official channels so far.
16 types of Vietnamese fruits and vegetables have been exported to China via official channels so far.
Vietnam’s export rice prices on the rise (21/04/2025)
Vietnam’s export rice prices have recovered somewhat in recent weeks following a sharp decline in late 2024 and early 2025.
Vietnam’s export rice prices have recovered somewhat in recent weeks following a sharp decline in late 2024 and early 2025.
Durian prices plummet as tightened quality requirements slow exports to China (21/04/2025)
Ri 6 and Monthong durians are being sold at VND35,000-40,000 (US$1.16-1.55) and VND60,000-70,000 per kilogram at the farm gate, or just a third of their prices 12 months ago.
Ri 6 and Monthong durians are being sold at VND35,000-40,000 (US$1.16-1.55) and VND60,000-70,000 per kilogram at the farm gate, or just a third of their prices 12 months ago.
Private sector clarity of regulations a must (21/04/2025)
Despite the government’s efforts to cut and simplify administrative procedures, the private sector – considered the key for Vietnam to achieve outstanding growth – is still struggling with a slew of hurdles.
Despite the government’s efforts to cut and simplify administrative procedures, the private sector – considered the key for Vietnam to achieve outstanding growth – is still struggling with a slew of hurdles.
WB and ADB provide $400 million for three projects in Vietnam (21/04/2025)
The World Bank and the Asian Development Bank will provide loans and grants worth $400 million for three socio-economic development projects in Vietnam.
The World Bank and the Asian Development Bank will provide loans and grants worth $400 million for three socio-economic development projects in Vietnam.
US hikes fruits, vegetables imports from Vietnam (15/04/2025)
The U.S. imported $111 million worth of Vietnamese fruits and vegetables in the first quarter, up 66% year-on-year.
The U.S. imported $111 million worth of Vietnamese fruits and vegetables in the first quarter, up 66% year-on-year.
Vietnam’s rice to remain Philippines' main import source (15/04/2025)
Compared to other rice-exporting countries such as India, Pakistan, Thailand, and Japan, Vietnam retains a competitive edge in the Philippines' rice market.
Compared to other rice-exporting countries such as India, Pakistan, Thailand, and Japan, Vietnam retains a competitive edge in the Philippines' rice market.
Vietnam, South Korea aim for $150 bln bilateral trade by 2030 (15/04/2025)
Bilateral trade turnover between the two countries reached approximately $81.5 billion in 2024, reflecting a 7.3% increase compared to 2023.
Bilateral trade turnover between the two countries reached approximately $81.5 billion in 2024, reflecting a 7.3% increase compared to 2023.
Strong tailwinds lift Vietnam’s aviation sector (15/04/2025)
Vietnam's aviation sector has shown strong growth since the start of the year, driven by robust business performances and new, well-funded investors.
Vietnam's aviation sector has shown strong growth since the start of the year, driven by robust business performances and new, well-funded investors.
FECON and PowerChina to develop key infrastructure (15/04/2025)
Vietnam is accelerating strategic infrastructure development – including transport, urban, and energy systems – to drive economic growth while advancing its 2050 net-zero target.
Vietnam is accelerating strategic infrastructure development – including transport, urban, and energy systems – to drive economic growth while advancing its 2050 net-zero target.
Prime Minister urges COMAC to support Vietnam in developing aviation industry (15/04/2025)
The PM said that the Party and State of Vietnam always encourage major enterprises, representing high levels of science and technology of China, to participate in new investment projects and expand investments in the fields of road, railway and aviation infrastructure in Vietnam.
The PM said that the Party and State of Vietnam always encourage major enterprises, representing high levels of science and technology of China, to participate in new investment projects and expand investments in the fields of road, railway and aviation infrastructure in Vietnam.
Vietnam's pepper export revenue tops $326.6 mln in Q1 (14/04/2025)
The US, India and Germany are the three biggest importers.
The US, India and Germany are the three biggest importers.
Import tax rates to be reduced for improvement of trade environment (14/04/2025)
Most Favored Nation import tax rates are to be reduced under a proposal from the Ministry of Finance as Vietnam seeks to enhance its trading environment.
Most Favored Nation import tax rates are to be reduced under a proposal from the Ministry of Finance as Vietnam seeks to enhance its trading environment.
Gov't sets up team for US trade negotiations. (14/04/2025)
The focus is on safeguarding national interests, ensuring balanced benefits, and sharing risks.
The focus is on safeguarding national interests, ensuring balanced benefits, and sharing risks.
First carbon neutral factory inaugurated in Binh Duong (14/04/2025)
With total investment capital of over $1 billion, this is LEGO's sixth factory worldwide and second in Asia.
With total investment capital of over $1 billion, this is LEGO's sixth factory worldwide and second in Asia.
Meiko Electronics prepares to expand PCB manufacturing plant (14/04/2025)
Meiko Electronics, an Apple supplier, is preparing procedures for its expanded printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing facility in the northern province of Hoa Binh.
Meiko Electronics, an Apple supplier, is preparing procedures for its expanded printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing facility in the northern province of Hoa Binh.
Vietnam, Brazil promote cooperation potential (14/04/2025)
Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil Bui Van Nghi has paid a working visit to Sao Paulo amid increasingly dynamic developments in the strategic partnership between Vietnam and Brazil.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil Bui Van Nghi has paid a working visit to Sao Paulo amid increasingly dynamic developments in the strategic partnership between Vietnam and Brazil.
US Secretary of the Treasury appointed head negotiator for trade talks with Vietnam (11/04/2025)
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc, Special Envoy of General Secretary To Lam, met with US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent on April 10 as part of the former's working visit to the US.
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc, Special Envoy of General Secretary To Lam, met with US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent on April 10 as part of the former's working visit to the US.
Vietnam welcomes US President's pause on reciprocal tariffs (11/04/2025)
The Foreign Ministry Spokesperson on March 10 highlighted the move announced by President Donald Trump as a positive step.
The Foreign Ministry Spokesperson on March 10 highlighted the move announced by President Donald Trump as a positive step.
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