Vietnamese bananas gain ground in Japan as Philippine dominance slips (12/08/2025)
Vietnamese bananas are making deeper inroads into Japanese grocery stores as the supply from the Philippines slips.
Vietnamese bananas are making deeper inroads into Japanese grocery stores as the supply from the Philippines slips.
Vietnam’s durian featured at first ASEAN–China Durian Festival (12/08/2025)
Vietnam showcased durian and related products at the first-ever ASEAN–China Durian Festival held in Beijing on August 9 by the ASEAN–China Centre (ACC) and the embassies of ASEAN member states.
Vietnam showcased durian and related products at the first-ever ASEAN–China Durian Festival held in Beijing on August 9 by the ASEAN–China Centre (ACC) and the embassies of ASEAN member states.
Chinese businesses seek to ramp up imports of Vietnamese durians, agro-forestry products (12/08/2025)
Importers in China are looking to source more agro-forestry products, especially durians, from Vietnam amid surging demand in the Chinese market.
Importers in China are looking to source more agro-forestry products, especially durians, from Vietnam amid surging demand in the Chinese market.
Vietnam’s export resilience tested amid rising US tariff pressure (11/08/2025)
As the United States slaps a 20 per cent countervailing tariff on Vietnamese exports, concerns loom over the policy's implications for Vietnam's growth trajectory. Despite mounting trade headwinds, Le Trung Hieu, deputy director general of the National Statistics Office, outlines why the country remains confident of meeting its ambitious target of over 8 per cent GDP growth in 2025.
As the United States slaps a 20 per cent countervailing tariff on Vietnamese exports, concerns loom over the policy's implications for Vietnam's growth trajectory. Despite mounting trade headwinds, Le Trung Hieu, deputy director general of the National Statistics Office, outlines why the country remains confident of meeting its ambitious target of over 8 per cent GDP growth in 2025.
Unlocking Halal markets for Vietnamese exports (11/08/2025)
The global Halal market, worth trillions of US dollars, is facing a critical supply shortage, creating a unique window of opportunity for Vietnamese exports.
The global Halal market, worth trillions of US dollars, is facing a critical supply shortage, creating a unique window of opportunity for Vietnamese exports.
Tariff modeller guides exporters through trade shifts (11/08/2025)
In the face of mounting global trade headwinds, Vietnamese exporters are turning to simulation tools to anticipate tariff changes and recalibrate supply chains.
In the face of mounting global trade headwinds, Vietnamese exporters are turning to simulation tools to anticipate tariff changes and recalibrate supply chains.
Vietnamese products seek entry into trillion-dollar Halal market via Malaysia (08/08/2025)
A seminar was held in Ho Chi Minh City on August 7 to examine export prospects for Vietnamese businesses to tap into the global Halal market via Malaysia.
A seminar was held in Ho Chi Minh City on August 7 to examine export prospects for Vietnamese businesses to tap into the global Halal market via Malaysia.
Egyptian PM proposes establishment of Vietnam-Arab Business Council (08/08/2025)
The proposals were made during Egyptian PM's meeting with Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, who is on a state visit to Egypt from August 3-6.
The proposals were made during Egyptian PM's meeting with Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, who is on a state visit to Egypt from August 3-6.
Vietnam, Egypt to explore Free Trade Agreement following the upgrade of bilateral ties (08/08/2025)
The relationship between the two countries have been upgraded to Comprehensive Partnership.
The relationship between the two countries have been upgraded to Comprehensive Partnership.
Retail sales of goods and services reach $151 billion in 7M (08/08/2025)
Notable increases recorded in food and foodstuffs, cultural and educational products, and household devices and equipment.
Notable increases recorded in food and foodstuffs, cultural and educational products, and household devices and equipment.
Vietnam emerges as a regional manufacturing and FDI hub (12/08/2025)
The processing and manufacturing industry is emerging as a key pillar in Vietnam's strategy to attract foreign direct investment (FDI), thanks to its superior capital scale and number of projects compared to other sectors.
The processing and manufacturing industry is emerging as a key pillar in Vietnam's strategy to attract foreign direct investment (FDI), thanks to its superior capital scale and number of projects compared to other sectors.
FDI in Vietnam surges on strong reinvestment and share purchases (12/08/2025)
Foreign investment in Vietnam continues to rise sharply, driven by capital adjustments and share purchases, despite a dip in newly registered funds.
Foreign investment in Vietnam continues to rise sharply, driven by capital adjustments and share purchases, despite a dip in newly registered funds.
Navigating Vietnam’s green push and e-vehicle transition (12/08/2025)
Vietnam’s government is making bold strides towards a greener transportation future, evidenced by two significant developments.
Vietnam’s government is making bold strides towards a greener transportation future, evidenced by two significant developments.
Vietnam drives for investment in supporting industries (11/08/2025)
The Investment Promotion Conference in the Supporting Industry took place on August 5 in Hanoi, aiming to boost investment attraction in key sectors of Vietnam's supporting industries.
The Investment Promotion Conference in the Supporting Industry took place on August 5 in Hanoi, aiming to boost investment attraction in key sectors of Vietnam's supporting industries.
German firm unveils $175 million R&D centre plans in Ho Chi Minh City (11/08/2025)
Germany's SAP, the world's largest provider of enterprise application software, on August 7 announced plans to invest more than €150 million (around $175 million) over the next five years into SAP Labs Vietnam, a new research and development (R&D) centre in Ho Chi Minh City.
Germany's SAP, the world's largest provider of enterprise application software, on August 7 announced plans to invest more than €150 million (around $175 million) over the next five years into SAP Labs Vietnam, a new research and development (R&D) centre in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnam Innovation Network in South Korea to grow tech (11/08/2025)
Party General Secretary To Lam has urged the Vietnam Innovation Network in South Korea to spearhead initiatives and foster connections that bring global expertise and cutting-edge advancements to Vietnam.
Party General Secretary To Lam has urged the Vietnam Innovation Network in South Korea to spearhead initiatives and foster connections that bring global expertise and cutting-edge advancements to Vietnam.
Vietnam emerges as global manufacturing hub (08/08/2025)
Vietnam is fast becoming a vital link in the global supply chain, attracting global manufacturers like Nike, Coherent, and Huali.
Vietnam is fast becoming a vital link in the global supply chain, attracting global manufacturers like Nike, Coherent, and Huali.
Nearly $15 bln of public investment capital disbursed in 7M (08/08/2025)
The figure equal to 39.5% of the annual plan.
The figure equal to 39.5% of the annual plan.
Gov’t outlines five key tasks to achieve 2025 GDP growth target (08/08/2025)
In August, the Government revised the growth target from at least 8% (set in February) to 8.3-8.5%.
In August, the Government revised the growth target from at least 8% (set in February) to 8.3-8.5%.
Vietnam attracts $24 bln in foreign investment in 7M (08/08/2025)
Newly registered capital accounted for $10.03 billion across 2,254 new projects.
Newly registered capital accounted for $10.03 billion across 2,254 new projects.