VOV.VN - Vietnamese firms spent US$2.23 billion on importing 102,817 completely-built-up (CBU) cars in the first six months of the year, showing strong growth in both value (up 44%) and volume (37.9%) compared to the same period last year.

Vietnam's banana industry has the potential to achieve an export value of US$4 billion, according to Pham Quoc Liem, chairman of U&I Agriculture Corporation (Unifarm).

VOV.VN - More than 3,000 domestic and international brands in the cosmetics and beauty sector are presenting their latest products and technologies at a major international exhibition series that opened on July 24 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese seafood exports continued to gain ground in Singapore in the first half of 2025, with strong trade figures temporarily pushing Vietnam ahead of Norway to become the city-island state’s third-largest seafood supplier, after Malaysia and Indonesia.

VOV.VN - The German Government has formally submitted the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) to the German parliament (Bundestag) for ratification, marking a key milestone in efforts to promote trade and investment ties between Vietnam and the European Union (EU).

The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) raised its 2025 growth forecast for Vietnam’s economy to 7%, up from the 6.5% projected in April, in the latest quarterly update of its flagship ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook (AREO) released on July 23.

VOV.VN - Despite a nearly 13% drop in export volume compared to the same period in 2024, Vietnam’s pepper export revenue in the first half of 2025 saw a significant surge, driven by record-high export prices, the highest in many years, according to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA).

VOV.VN - Vietnam is currently the third largest rice supplier to Singapore, holding a significant market share in the categories of white non-glutinous rice and fragrant milled/peeled rice, says the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore, citing data from the Singapore Business Federation.

VOV.VN - Global investment flows, including those into Vietnam, are expected to shift more clearly after August 1, 2025, when the US is scheduled to finalize its tariff policy.

VOV.VN - More than 100 leading enterprises from around the world are set to participate in the sixth Binh Duong International Woodworking Machinery Exhibition (BIFA WOOD VIETNAM 2025), slated for August 6 - 9 in Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - With the goal of accompanying customers on their journey to create value, Vietnam Public Joint Stock Commercial Bank (PVcomBank) is launching a promotional program titled “Unlock privileges, define your distinction”, offering exclusive benefits for members of its PVcomBank Premier service.

The World Bank (WB) has rated Vietnam’s overall debt management positively in its 2024 report, citing notable progress in the legal framework, particularly since the enactment of the Public Debt Management Law in 2017, and the establishment of internal processes to enforce it.

The Multi-Trend Expo & Global Business People’s HUB (Mega Us Expo) 2025, a major trade and investment event aimed at enhancing cooperation between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) in technology, innovation, and commercialisation, will take place from August 14–16 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung welcomed German-based Avestos Group's interest in promoting investment and business cooperation in Vietnam, emphasising the continued positive development of the Vietnam–Germany Strategic Partnership across all sectors.

The Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) is set to pilot the sales of E10 biofuel at its stations in the pre-merger areas of Ho Chi Minh City starting August 1, according to Tran Ngoc Nam, member of the Board of Directors and deputy general director of Petrolimex.

Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast officially launched and opened sales for its right-hand drive VF7 model, its fifth EV offering in Indonesia, on July 23.

Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man and President of the Senegalese National Assembly El Malick Ndiaye attended a policy dialogue in Dakar on July 23 (local time), aiming at strengthening economic – trade – investment ties between the two countries.

VOV.VN - Vietnam remained one of Singapore’s top 10 trading partners in the first half of 2025, with bilateral trade surging by 28.5% to over S$19.5 billion, driven by strong growth in both exports and imports across key sectors like electronics, fuel, and machinery.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City’s total tourism revenue in the first seven months of 2025 exceeded VND140.3 trillion, marking a nearly 30% increase over the same period last year and fulfilling 54% of the yearly plan, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.

VOV.VN - The number of products sold by Vietnamese businesses on Amazon has increased by more than 300% over the past five years, reflecting the strong growth of digital exports and the rising global presence of Vietnamese-made goods, according to the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade).

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s steel exports saw a sharp decline in value in the first six months of 2025, mainly due to weakened demand and falling steel prices globally.

VOV.VN - The Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade recently organised a trade promotion campaign in the Republic of Korea (RoK) to support Vietnamese businesses in expanding exports and promoting their products in the Korean market.

VOV.VN - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised down its forecast for Vietnam’s GDP growth to 6.3% in 2025 and 6.0% in 2026, down by 0.3 and 0.5 percentage points respectively from its previous forecast three months ago.

In the face of global trade turbulence caused by sudden tariff changes in the US and shifts in global supply chains, Vietnam’s wood and wood product exports have managed to maintain positive momentum.

Vietnam Airlines, in collaboration with Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (ACB) and Visa Inc., has officially launched Lotusmiles Pay.

VOV.VN - China (including Hong Kong) became the largest importer of Vietnamese shrimp in the first half of the year, with export turnover reaching nearly US$595 million, an 81% increase year-on-year, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

The US Department of Commerce has announced administrative reviews of anti-dumping and countervailing duties on several export products from Vietnam, according to the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam.

In response to mounting trade‑defence pressure on Vietnamese exports ranging across a broadening spectrum of goods and emerging markets, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is ramping up early warning alerts to notify exporters ahead of potential foreign anti-dumping investigations.

The presence of both international and domestic players is energising the postal and delivery services market, yet fierce price competition continues to narrow profit margins, testing corporate endurance.

The northern province of Bac Ninh is committed to facilitating the operation of Samsung Vietnam in the locality, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Vuong Quoc Tuan has said.