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.

VOV.VN - Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Nguyen Ngoc Canh held a bilateral meeting with US Department of the Treasury Deputy Assistant Secretary for Asia and the Pacific Robert Kaproth in Malaysia recently, discussing macroeconomic conditions and current monetary policy management.

The Vietnam Saigon Textile & Garment Industry – Fabric & Garment Accessories Expo (Saigontex - Saigonfabric 2025) kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on April 9, bringing together 1,100 exhibitors from 25 countries and territories worldwide.

VOV.VN - An economic expert has projected that Vietnam’s GDP growth could be affected, with an estimated decrease of 2-3 percentage points if the United States imposes a 46% reciprocal tariff on Vietnamese imports, starting on April 9.

VOV.VN - LEGO, the Danish construction toy production company, officially inaugurated its manufacturing factory at the Vietnam – Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP III) in southern Binh Duong province, with a total investment of US$1.3 billion.

VOV.VN - Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc called on Marvell to expand cooperation in training the workforce for the semiconductor industry in Vietnam at a reception in Hanoi on April 7 for Noam Mizrahi, executive vice president and corporate chief technology officer at Marvell.

VOV.VN - Suedwolle Group of Germany inaugurated its Ninh Thuan Dyeing Textile factory on April 9 at the Du Long Industrial Park in Thuan Bac district, Ninh Thuan province.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City has developed three growth scenarios after the Trump administration announced a 46% reciprocal tariff on Vietnamese commodities to be exported to the United States.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s economy is forecast to grow at 6.6% and 6.5% in 2025 and 2026, respectively, following a robust 7.1% growth last year, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s flagship annual economic publication released on April 9.

High export prices helped the pepper export value remain positive in the first quarter of 2025, despite a decrease in export volume, however, with the US announcing base and reciprocal tariffs on imported goods, exporters are concerned about facing significant losses in the coming time.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has set a target for the agro-forestry-fishery sector to grow by at least 4% in 2025, with export turnover expected to reach US$65 billion, striving for US$70 billion.

VOV.VN - The United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) announced on April 8 that it will increase its charter capital of its Vietnam subsidiary to VND10 trillion, a move which reaffirms its commitment to the country with a fresh capital injection and new headquarters in Ho Chi Minh City.

Economists underlined the need for Vietnamese Government and businesses to apply measures to adapt to the new tariff policy of the US to maintain growth during a meeting held by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Industry and Trade on April 8.

VOV.VN - The first quarter of 2025 saw Vietnamese economy record positive outcomes as the gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 6.93%, whilst foreign arrivals to the country surged by 29.6% on-year.

In response to US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a minimum 10% import tariff on all goods and a 46% countervailing duty on Vietnamese imports, the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AmCham Vietnam) has put forward proposals aimed at balancing the interests of both nations.

VOV.VN - The index of industrial production (IIP) during the first quarter of this year recorded an impressive growth rate of 7.8% year - on - year, recording the highest figure since 2020.