The Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) on June 11 reported its members’ total sales of 29,210 vehicles in May, marking a modest 1% decline from April but a robust 13% increase compared to the same month last year.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called on the French side to share experience and support Vietnam in developing railway industry during his working session with representatives of the French National Railway Company (SNCF) in Paris on June 11 as part of his bilateral activities in France.

The Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank) has been honoured as one of Southeast Asia’s Top 30 Most Valuable Brands in 2024, as announced by leading global market research company Kantar BrandZ.

Vietnam’s FPT Corporation has become a global strategic partner of Airbus, the world’s leading aerospace manufacturer under a Master Service Agreement (MAS) signed within the framework of the Vietnam – France Business Forum in Paris on June 11.

VOV.VN - Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien affirmed Vietnam’s readiness to open its market and offer greater incentives to US exports, and expected the US to take reciprocal steps at a meeting on June 11 with US Senator Roger Marshall, a Republican from Kansas who holds significant influence in US politics, particularly in economic, trade, and agricultural affairs.

During the first five months of 2025 and in May alone, Vietnam's economy demonstrated many positive indicators, reflecting robust recovery and stable growth as the Government is resolved to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% this year and double-digit expansion beyond.

VOV.VN - Authorised by the Prime Minister, Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang presented a draft resolution of the National Assembly on the establishment of an international financial centre in Vietnam, at the ongoing 9th session of the legislature.

The UK and Vietnam possess significant untapped potential for cooperation in digital trade, services, green technology, fintech, artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductor, quantum technology, and other emerging sectors, heard a workshop held in London on June 9.

Several international institutions have lowered Vietnam’s economic growth forecast from around 7% to between 6% - 6.2% in 2025, due to global policy uncertainty and slowing exports on escalating trade tensions.

VOV.VN - With over 30 participating businesses, Vietnam is making its largest-ever showing at the Seoul Food 2025 expo, which officially opened in the Republic of Korea on June 10.

As Canada seeks to diversify its supply sources and reduce dependence on a single partner like the US, Vietnamese rice enterprises are presented with a golden opportunity to expand their share in this market.

VOV.VN - Green and Smart Mobility (GSM) JSC, Vietnam’s all-electric mobility service provider officially launched its Green GSM electric taxi service in the Philippines on June 10, becoming the first-ever electric taxi brand in the country.

Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien had working sessions with representatives of US businesses on June 9 as part of his working visit to the US.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has officially issued Decision No. 1568/QD-BCT, approving the master plan for national e-commerce development for the 2026–2030 period.

Amid a surge in counterfeit and smuggled goods, efforts by law enforcement forces are crucial, but businesses themselves must also proactively protect their brands and forge strong connections with consumers.

Vietnamese banks have significantly increased their bond issuance in 2025, with a reported total issuance of VND81 trillion (US$3.1 billion) in the first five months of the year.

VOV.VN - Thailand has overtaken China to become Vietnam’s third largest export market for squid and octopus in the first four months of the year, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

VOV.VN - The Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) has reaffirmed its forecast for Vietnam’s economic growth at 6% for 2025 and 6.3% for 2026, according to a UOB report released on June 9.

VOV.VN - In response to changes in US tariff policy and global trade instabilities, Vietnamese businesses are making every effort to expand into new markets, bolster exports and stay resilient in the face of global economic fluctuations.

Vietnam’s index of industrial production (IIP) maintained strong growth momentum, rising 8.8% year-on-year in the first five months of 2025, compared to a 7.1% increase during the same period last year, according to data from the Ministry of Finance's Statistics Office.

With key agricultural products such as lychee, durian, mango, longan and dragon fruit entering the peak harvest season, Vietnamese authorities are stepping up efforts to streamline customs clearance at border gates to prevent congestion and market oversupply.

Vietnam’s garment and textile exports exceeded US$17.58 billion in the first five months of 2025, up 9% compared to the same period last year.

The Vietnamese biotechnology firm, AVAC Vietnam JSC, on June 9 exported its first batch of AVAC ASF LIVE vaccine to Indonesia, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to bring its domestically developed African swine fever (ASF) vaccine to the international market.

VOV.VN - The Political Bureau has recently issued four landmark resolutions, showing the top echelons’ strong political will to lead the country into a new era of development amid an increasingly complex international landscape.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Industry and Trade will organize the Vietnam–New Zealand Business Forum in Auckland on July 15 - 16 to foster deeper trade and investment connections between the two countries.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Industry and Trade is set to launch Vietnam Grand Sale 2025, a nationwide promotional campaign running from June 14 to July 14, with the goal of enhancing trade promotion, strengthening Vietnamese brands, and stimulating domestic consumption.

Da Nang has received a proposal to pilot the use of the cryptocurrency Tether (USDT) for transactions, targeting international tourists.

VOV.VN - Vice President Jorge Marquez has affirmed that the government of Venezuela fully supports and is ready to accompany Vietnamese businesses investing in agriculture.

Authorities in the south central province of Binh Dinh have officially granted an investment registration certificate to Sweden’s SYRE IMPACT AB for a large-scale polyester recycling and production complex valued at around US$1 billion.

Sovico Group, a founding shareholder of budget airline Vietjet Air, has put forward a proposal to invest in Ho Chi Minh City’s metro line No 4, a 47km route linking Hoc Mon district to Nha Be district.