Localities work to promote OCOP products (17/02/2025)
The provinces of Cao Bang, Bac Kan, and Thai Nguyen have worked out supportive policies to promote the ‘One Commune One Product’ (OCOP) programme and boost the production and consumption of OCOP products. These policies have shown encouraging results in leveraging the strengths of each locality, enhancing product value, and increasing rural incomes.

Vietnam expected to export over 7.5 million tonnes of rice in 2025 (17/02/2025)
Vietnam is expected to export over 7.5 million tonnes of rice in 2025, mainly from the Mekong Delta, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).

China claims position as Vietnam biggest shrimp export market (17/02/2025)
In the fourth quarter of 2024, Vietnam’s shrimp exports to this market increased by 69 per cent, reaching a total value of $258 million.

Clean industry seeks supply chain gains (17/02/2025)
High economic growth coupled with a rise in consumption are facilitating the domestic cleanroom and air conditioning market.

Localities report big business with foreign-led enterprises (17/02/2025)
Several localities have reported stellar foreign capital results in the first month of the Lunar New Year, creating promising momentum for the whole year.

SK Group eyes investments in LNG, hydrogen, and data centres (17/02/2025)
South Korean conglomerate SK Group is looking to develop large-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) power plants, AI-ready data centres, hydrogen energy, and small modular nuclear reactors.

Recent US tariffs not intended to target Vietnam (14/02/2025)
US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper has affirmed that recent tariff measures were not aimed at Vietnam, adding that the US remains committed to maintaining and ramping up bilateral economic and trade cooperation with the country.

Vietnamese pepper prices surge amid strong demand from China, US (14/02/2025)
Vietnamese pepper prices are surging past US$6.4 per kilogram due to strong demand from China and the United States, according to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA).

Vietnam open to boosting US agricultural imports as tariff risks rise (14/02/2025)
Vietnam stands ready to import more farm products from the United States, according to a statement from trade minister Nguyen Hong Dien on Friday, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would start imposing global reciprocal tariffs.

Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between Vietnam and UAE suggested to be ratified in Q1, 2025 (14/02/2025)
Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son made the suggestion during his meeting with UAE Minister of Economy in Dubai on February 11.

French investors encouraged to further invest in Vietnam (14/02/2025)
The call was made at the 3rd Southeast Asia Business Forum in Paris on February 12.

A destination for sustainable European investments (14/02/2025)
Mr. Bruno Jaspaert, Chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham), tells VET’s Ngoc Lan about Vietnam’s potential as a destination for sustainable European investments.

Exchange rate under pressure, businesses start hedging risk (13/02/2025)
The USD/VND exchange rate remains under pressure as ongoing trade tensions push the USD higher.

Vietnam looks to boost trade connections at Southeast Asia business forum (13/02/2025)
Vietnam always welcomes enterprises and investors to engage in long-term cooperation and business activities in the country, and commits to being a reliable partner with a stable environment.

January trade turnover tops US$63 billion despite decline (13/02/2025)
Vietnam’s total trade turnover reached US$63.25 billion in January 2025, with a trade surplus of US$3.13 billion, despite a decline in both exports and imports.


Stronger British investment in Vietnam expected this year (13/02/2025)
British investment in Vietnam is expected to grow in key sectors such as renewable energy, digital transformation, advanced manufacturing, and finance. Denzel Eades, chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce (BritCham) in Vietnam, spoke with VIR’s Bich Thuy about future trends.

Resilience felt in European funding (13/02/2025)
European investment in Vietnam is forecast to continue flowing strongly into hotspots like digitalisation and sustainability in 2025, on the back of growing market demand and economic recovery.

Taking advantage of potential and opportunities for industrial development (12/02/2025)
Many experts assessed that the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho has a lot of potential for industrial development. This city is located in the centre of the Mekong Delta, acting as a strategic trading hub and a growth pole of the region.

EUDR regulations — challenges and opportunities for Vietnamese coffee enterprises entering Nordic market (12/02/2025)
In response to the European Union’s Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (EUDR), the Vietnamese coffee industry faces the urgent need to adapt in order to maintain and expand its market share in the Nordic region, which has stringent sustainability standards. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for Vietnamese enterprises to establish their position in the global supply chain.