Car imports surge sharply in first half of 2025
Car imports surge sharply in first half of 2025

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.

Car imports surge sharply in first half of 2025
Banana exports poised to reach US$4 billion in near future
Banana exports poised to reach US$4 billion in near future

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).

Banana exports poised to reach US$4 billion in near future
Beauty trade show opens in Ho Chi Minh City with over 3,000 brands
Beauty trade show opens in Ho Chi Minh City with over 3,000 brands

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.

Beauty trade show opens in Ho Chi Minh City with over 3,000 brands
Strong growth pushes Vietnamese seafood to over 10% market share in Singapore
Strong growth pushes Vietnamese seafood to over 10% market share in Singapore

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.

Strong growth pushes Vietnamese seafood to over 10% market share in Singapore
Germany moves to ratify EVIPA with Vietnam
Germany moves to ratify EVIPA with Vietnam

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).

Germany moves to ratify EVIPA with Vietnam
AMRO raises 2025 economic growth forecast for Vietnam to 7%
AMRO raises 2025 economic growth forecast for Vietnam to 7%

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.

AMRO raises 2025 economic growth forecast for Vietnam to 7%
Vietnamese pepper exports surge in value despite decline in volume
Vietnamese pepper exports surge in value despite decline in volume

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).

Vietnamese pepper exports surge in value despite decline in volume
Singapore is third largest buyer of Vietnamese rice
Singapore is third largest buyer of Vietnamese rice

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.

Singapore is third largest buyer of Vietnamese rice
Brighter FDI prospects hinge on upcoming US tariff decision
Brighter FDI prospects hinge on upcoming US tariff decision

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.

Brighter FDI prospects hinge on upcoming US tariff decision
Over 100 global enterprises to participate in BIFA WOOD VIETNAM 2025
Over 100 global enterprises to participate in BIFA WOOD VIETNAM 2025

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.

Over 100 global enterprises to participate in BIFA WOOD VIETNAM 2025
Exploring ecosystem of privileges for PVcomBank Premier customers
Exploring ecosystem of privileges for PVcomBank Premier customers

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.

Exploring ecosystem of privileges for PVcomBank Premier customers
World Bank commends Vietnam’s public debt management performance
World Bank commends Vietnam’s public debt management performance

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.

World Bank commends Vietnam’s public debt management performance
Mega Us Expo 2025 to boost Vietnam–RoK trade, innovation cooperation
Mega Us Expo 2025 to boost Vietnam–RoK trade, innovation cooperation

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.

Mega Us Expo 2025 to boost Vietnam–RoK trade, innovation cooperation
Deputy PM pledges support for German group's vocational projects
Deputy PM pledges support for German group's vocational projects

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.

Deputy PM pledges support for German group's vocational projects
Petrolimex to pilot E10 biofuel sales in HCM City from August 1
Petrolimex to pilot E10 biofuel sales in HCM City from August 1

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.

Petrolimex to pilot E10 biofuel sales in HCM City from August 1
VinFast launches all-electric VF 7 SUV in Indonesia
VinFast launches all-electric VF 7 SUV in Indonesia

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.

VinFast launches all-electric VF 7 SUV in Indonesia
Vietnam, Senegal strengthen economic ties at policy dialogue
Vietnam, Senegal strengthen economic ties at policy dialogue

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.

Vietnam, Senegal strengthen economic ties at policy dialogue
Vietnam-Singapore trade maintains strong upward trend
Vietnam-Singapore trade maintains strong upward trend

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.

Vietnam-Singapore trade maintains strong upward trend
HCM City’s tourism revenue surges, on track to hit yearly target
HCM City’s tourism revenue surges, on track to hit yearly target

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.

HCM City’s tourism revenue surges, on track to hit yearly target
Vietnamese product listings on Amazon triple in just five years
Vietnamese product listings on Amazon triple in just five years

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).

Vietnamese product listings on Amazon triple in just five years
Steel exports plunge in first half on weak market demand
Steel exports plunge in first half on weak market demand

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.

Steel exports plunge in first half on weak market demand
Vietnam increases trade promotion, market connections in RoK
Vietnam increases trade promotion, market connections in RoK

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.

Vietnam increases trade promotion, market connections in RoK
ADB lowers Vietnam’s GDP growth projection to 6.3% in 2025
ADB lowers Vietnam’s GDP growth projection to 6.3% in 2025

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.

ADB lowers Vietnam’s GDP growth projection to 6.3% in 2025
Wood and wood product exports continue to grow amid tariff uncertainty
Wood and wood product exports continue to grow amid tariff uncertainty

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.

Wood and wood product exports continue to grow amid tariff uncertainty
Vietnam Airlines partners with ACB and Visa to launch Lotusmiles Pay
Vietnam Airlines partners with ACB and Visa to launch Lotusmiles Pay

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

Vietnam Airlines partners with ACB and Visa to launch Lotusmiles Pay
China emerges as top buyer of Vietnamese shrimp in first half
China emerges as top buyer of Vietnamese shrimp in first half

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).

China emerges as top buyer of Vietnamese shrimp in first half
US reviews anti-dumping, countervailing duties on certain Vietnamese products
US reviews anti-dumping, countervailing duties on certain Vietnamese products

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.

US reviews anti-dumping, countervailing duties on certain Vietnamese products
Early warnings needed ahead of trade‑defence probes
Early warnings needed ahead of trade‑defence probes

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.

Early warnings needed ahead of trade‑defence probes
Postal and delivery services: high revenue, slim profits
Postal and delivery services: high revenue, slim profits

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.

Postal and delivery services: high revenue, slim profits
Bac Ninh offers optimal support for Samsung Vietnam to expand business
Bac Ninh offers optimal support for Samsung Vietnam to expand business

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.

Bac Ninh offers optimal support for Samsung Vietnam to expand business
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