Vietnam exerts efforts to prevent fruit and vegetable exports decline (01/04/2025)
According to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetables Association, in March 2025, the country's fruit and vegetable exports reached approximately 420.586 million USD, a decrease of 10.5% compared to the same period last year. This marks the third consecutive month of decline in fruit and vegetable exports, bringing the total export turnover for the first quarter of 2025 to just over 1.1 billion USD, down 13.2% compared to the same period in 2024.
According to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetables Association, in March 2025, the country's fruit and vegetable exports reached approximately 420.586 million USD, a decrease of 10.5% compared to the same period last year. This marks the third consecutive month of decline in fruit and vegetable exports, bringing the total export turnover for the first quarter of 2025 to just over 1.1 billion USD, down 13.2% compared to the same period in 2024.
Coffee export earns $2.28 bln this year, as of March 15 (01/04/2025)
The average export price skyrocketing to $5,614 per ton, up 73% year-on-year.
The average export price skyrocketing to $5,614 per ton, up 73% year-on-year.
New preferential import tax rates take effect from March 31 (01/04/2025)
Notable adjustments include a reduction in the preferential import tax rate for automobiles under HS codes 8703.23.63 and 8703.23.57, from 64% to 50%.
Notable adjustments include a reduction in the preferential import tax rate for automobiles under HS codes 8703.23.63 and 8703.23.57, from 64% to 50%.
Seminar seeks solutions to promote agricultural product exports via e-commerce platforms (31/03/2025)
On March 28, a seminar was held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City to discuss AI application for businesses and cross-border e-commerce in the agricultural sectors.
On March 28, a seminar was held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City to discuss AI application for businesses and cross-border e-commerce in the agricultural sectors.
Vietnam aims for sustainable shrimp production to meet global demand (31/03/2025)
Over 200,000 ha of Vietnam's shrimp farms are cultivated organically and ecologically, certified by international organizations.
Over 200,000 ha of Vietnam's shrimp farms are cultivated organically and ecologically, certified by international organizations.
Vietnamese OCOP products make their mark in international market (31/03/2025)
After six years of implementation nationwide, the ‘One Commune One Product’ (OCOP) programme has achieved positive results. The export of Vietnamese agricultural products is becoming more vibrant with impressive figures and products.
After six years of implementation nationwide, the ‘One Commune One Product’ (OCOP) programme has achieved positive results. The export of Vietnamese agricultural products is becoming more vibrant with impressive figures and products.
Vietnam’s shrimp exports exceed $4bn in 2024 (28/03/2025)
Vietnam recorded a shrimp yield of over 1.264 million metric tons in 2024, up 5.3 percent year on year, while exporting over US$4 billion worth of shrimp, a significant increase from the previous year, according to the Vietnam Fisheries Society.
Vietnam recorded a shrimp yield of over 1.264 million metric tons in 2024, up 5.3 percent year on year, while exporting over US$4 billion worth of shrimp, a significant increase from the previous year, according to the Vietnam Fisheries Society.
Vietnam, US boost agricultural trade (28/03/2025)
With complementary agricultural products, agricultural trade between Vietnam and the US is expected to grow further, heard a working session between Minister of Agriculture and Environment Do Duc Duy and US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper in Hanoi on March 26.
With complementary agricultural products, agricultural trade between Vietnam and the US is expected to grow further, heard a working session between Minister of Agriculture and Environment Do Duc Duy and US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper in Hanoi on March 26.
Vietnam's manufacturing embraces smart tech (27/03/2025)
Vietnam remains a country with a competitive advantage in attracting foreign investment, according to Chairman of the Vietnam Association of Foreign Invested Enterprises.
Vietnam remains a country with a competitive advantage in attracting foreign investment, according to Chairman of the Vietnam Association of Foreign Invested Enterprises.
Team established to inspect Mekong Delta rice exports (27/03/2025)
The findings and recommendations will be reported to the Government before March 31, 2025.
The findings and recommendations will be reported to the Government before March 31, 2025.
Foreign investment attraction flourishes on better business climate (01/04/2025)
The northern localities of Bac Ninh, Ha Nam, and Hai Phong attracted substantial foreign investments in the first quarter of 2025, including those from world-leading economic conglomerates with advanced and environmentally-friendly technologies.
The northern localities of Bac Ninh, Ha Nam, and Hai Phong attracted substantial foreign investments in the first quarter of 2025, including those from world-leading economic conglomerates with advanced and environmentally-friendly technologies.
Vietnam gaining an edge to leapfrog traditional tech hubs (01/04/2025)
Vietnam is increasingly positioned as a high-potential player across all five areas, including AI, enterprise solutions, fintech, sustainability, and next-gen commerce, according to an ebook released on March 28.
Vietnam is increasingly positioned as a high-potential player across all five areas, including AI, enterprise solutions, fintech, sustainability, and next-gen commerce, according to an ebook released on March 28.
Overloaded HCMC-Long Thanh Expressway set for expansion (01/04/2025)
The proposed project spans nearly 22 km in length, with a preliminary estimated investment of over $600 million.
The proposed project spans nearly 22 km in length, with a preliminary estimated investment of over $600 million.
HCMC financial hub positioned as engine for national innovation, competitiveness (31/03/2025)
"The development of the financial center is one of the strategic spearheads to help transform the growth model, improve resource utilization efficiency, and strengthen Vietnam's position on the international stage," Minister of Finance stated.
"The development of the financial center is one of the strategic spearheads to help transform the growth model, improve resource utilization efficiency, and strengthen Vietnam's position on the international stage," Minister of Finance stated.
Solutions to boost Vietnam's investment fund industry (31/03/2025)
The assets under management of securities investment funds remain modest relative to their potential, representing just 6.5% of Vietnam's GDP, compared to 21% in Thailand and 52% in Malaysia.
The assets under management of securities investment funds remain modest relative to their potential, representing just 6.5% of Vietnam's GDP, compared to 21% in Thailand and 52% in Malaysia.
Golden opportunity for Vietnam to build International Financial Centre (31/03/2025)
A stable macroeconomy and an increasingly improving investment environment have given Vietnam a “golden opportunity” to position itself in the global financial centre chain, according to experts at a conference held on March 28 in Ho Chi Minh City.
A stable macroeconomy and an increasingly improving investment environment have given Vietnam a “golden opportunity” to position itself in the global financial centre chain, according to experts at a conference held on March 28 in Ho Chi Minh City.
Investment strategy shift in Vietnam’s education (28/03/2025)
Vietnam has entered into multiple bilateral and multilateral cooperation agreements on international integration in education and training with countries such as the United Kingdom, China, Brazil, and others, which have essentially created a potential investment environment in education, as evaluated by a number of foreign investors.
Vietnam has entered into multiple bilateral and multilateral cooperation agreements on international integration in education and training with countries such as the United Kingdom, China, Brazil, and others, which have essentially created a potential investment environment in education, as evaluated by a number of foreign investors.
Domestic AI startups strive to clinch more market share (28/03/2025)
Several domestic AI startups are endeavouring to gain market share in a booming industry.
Several domestic AI startups are endeavouring to gain market share in a booming industry.
$423 million investment capital approved for Quang Ngai Seaport area (27/03/2025)
By 2030, Quang Ngai Seaport is projected to handle between 47.2 million and 48.2 million tons of cargo and accommodate 1.13 million to 1.26 million passengers.
By 2030, Quang Ngai Seaport is projected to handle between 47.2 million and 48.2 million tons of cargo and accommodate 1.13 million to 1.26 million passengers.
Korean investors raise key concerns in Ho Chi Minh City dialogue (27/03/2025)
Tax refund procedures for on-site export goods, changes to port infrastructure fee standards, the need to expand facilities at the Korean International School, and simplifying investment licensing were among the main issues raised by Korean businesses at a dialogue conference held in Ho Chi Minh City on March 25.
Tax refund procedures for on-site export goods, changes to port infrastructure fee standards, the need to expand facilities at the Korean International School, and simplifying investment licensing were among the main issues raised by Korean businesses at a dialogue conference held in Ho Chi Minh City on March 25.