Vietnam-China bilateral trade has exceeded US$200 billion for four consecutive years, demonstrating the steady progress of economic and trade ties between the two countries, Spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Commerce He Yongqian reported at a regular press briefing in Beijing on April 10.

VOV.VN - Despite global challenges, Vietnam is maintaining its ambitious 8% GDP growth target for the year, and achieving this goal will require the country to strengthen its internal capabilities and fully leverage its external partnerships, said Bruno Jaspaert, chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham).

VOV.VN - The 19th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC 2025), the largest and most established travel event in Vietnam, is set to return from September 4 to 6, promising to open over 12,500 Business-to-Business (B2B) matchings between buyers and exhibitors.

VOV.VN - Container chassis imported from Vietnam are not circumventing a Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) finding on the dumping and subsidising of similar products from China, according to the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV).

VOV.VN - Lotte Mart, a leading retailer of the Republic of Korea, has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Seongju county of Gyeongsangbuk-do province, to promote the export of Korean melons to the Vietnamese market.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has proposed to the United States the exemption of taxes on certain groups of agricultural and aquatic products that do not directly compete in the market.

The National Steering Committee against Smuggling, Counterfeit Goods, and Trade Fraud (National Steering Committee 389) on April 10 issued a document calling for stringent enforcement against goods origin fraud.

VOV.VN - Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) has lowered its forecast for Vietnam’s GDP growth to 6% this year from its previous 7.0 projection due to the significant downside risks of tariff measures imposed by the United States.

Vietnam and India have great potential for cooperation in the garment and textile sector as the US's new reciprocal tax policy could significantly impact exports of both countries to the US market, according to Bui Trung Thuong, Trade Counselor at the Vietnam Trade Office in India.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s fresh local pomelo hit the shelves of supermarket chain Lotte Mart in the Republic of Korea (RoK) for the first time on April 10, affirming businesses’ efforts in further penetrating the Korean market.

The European Union is concerned that Chinese goods, previously destined for the US, could be redirected to the European market due to the reciprocal tariffs, said Nguyen Thi Hoang Thuy, head of the Vietnam Trade Office in Sweden, concurrently in charge of the Nordic market.

English Premier League football club, Chelsea FC, has announced a partnership deal with FPT Corporation, one of Vietnam’s leading technology solutions providers.

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien called for ASEAN to stay united and composed in its cooperation with the United States, emphasising the importance of promoting collaboration with external partners, including the US, in areas of mutual interest.

Vietnam Airlines on April 9 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Citibank, N.A., securing a funding commitment exceeding US$560 million to support its strategic investment initiatives.

The Binh Dinh Economic Zone Authority has granted an investment certificate to Denmark-based MASCOT INTERNATIONAL A/S for a high-quality garment manufacturing project worth more than VND1.29 trillion (approximately US$52 million).

Spain and Vietnam see ample room for comprehensive cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, tourism, science and technology, and cultural exchanges, and both need to take actions to transform this potential into effective collaborations, contributing to strengthening bilateral ties and fostering prosperity between the EU and ASEAN regions.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and the United States have agreed to begin negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement, which will also include tariff discussions, a key pillar of the proposed agreement.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has underscored that negotiations with the US, following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 10% tariff on various trading partners, including Vietnam, with a 90-day delay, must be considered within the broader context of the Vietnam – US relations.

Vietnam’s new-age carrier Vietjet Air and AV AirFinance have signed a financial agreement worth US$300 million, bringing the total trade ties between the airline and the US to US$64 billion.

VOV.VN - The US decision to temporarily suspend the 46% tariff on Vietnamese imports for 90 days has received positive reactions from the business community and economic experts. However, some analysts remain concerned about whether Vietnam can fully capitalize on the opportunity.

VOV.VN - Petrol prices were revised down at 3 p.m. on April 10 by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Industry and Trade, dropping to below VND19,200 per litre.

VOV.VN - Brazilian companies keen on expanding into the Vietnamese market gathered at a business seminar hosted by the Vietnam Trade Office in Sao Paulo on April 9, held in conjunction with the sixth ANUGA Food and Beverage Exhibition.

VOV.VN - Price trends, tourist booking behavior, and technological solutions to support hotel business operations amid a volatile market were the key topics discussed at a seminar which was jointly held on April 9 in Quang Ninh province by the Global Tourism Promotion Organization (GTDO), Trip2vn, and STR.

VOV.VN - An exhibition showcasing OCOP (One Commune, One Product) fine art woodwork and gemstone products from northern Vietnam has opened in Bac Ninh province, drawing participation from numerous enterprises from China, the Republic of Korea, and Thailand.

In the context of the complicated global political and economic situation, German businesses affirm that Vietnam is a top reliable partner, according to an event recently organised by the German Association for Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises (BVMW).

The Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) on April 9 officially announced its transformation into the Vietnam National Industry - Energy Group with the same abbreviated English name of Petrovietnam, marking a pivotal step in its strategic evolution.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) and the French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) on April 9 signed Appendix VI to their technical cooperation agreement, which outlines bilateral cooperation in strategic planning, monitoring systems, national aviation safety programmes, and technical training.

Around 50 Vietnamese and Thai companies gathered at a business networking event held by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (VietCham Thailand) in Bangkok on April 9.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung held meetings with ministers of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and leaders of the UAE and international agencies and organisations as part of his participation in the 14th Annual Investment Meeting (AIM Congress 2025) in Abu Dhabi and his working visit to the country on April 7-9.

The US has agreed to begin negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement with Vietnam, as proposed by Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc at his meeting with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on April 9.