VOV.VN - The government of Vietnam is expected to maintain its economic growth rate of 8% and beyond this year despite a 6.93% rate in the first quarter.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is implementing multiple synchronized measures to respond to the United States’ 46% reciprocal tariff, aiming to cushion its negative impact on exports and the economy in general.

The National Financial Supervisory Commission has forecast that FDI inflows into Vietnam will remain strong, particularly in high-value sectors such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and logistics.

Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 6.93% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, the highest Q1 rate since 2020, the National Statistics Office (NSO) reported at a press conference in Hanoi on April 6.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam (MoIT) the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of the Republic of Korea (RoK) held a conference in Hanoi on April 4 to mark the third anniversary of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement’s entry into force.

The American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AmCham) on April 4 issued a statement outlining the wide-ranging impact of the US’s new tariff policy on Vietnamese exports.

VOV.VN - Many of Vietnam’s export commodities, including agricultural products, enjoy advantages when entering the US market. However, the newly announced reciprocal tariff of up to 46% by the United States on Vietnamese goods affects not only industry but also agriculture.

VOV.VN - The Hai Phong People's Committee, in collaboration with the Hateco Group on April 5 inaugurated the Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal (HHIT) at Lach Huyen Port, marking one of Vietnam's deep-water port infrastructure projects fully funded by private capital.

VOV.VN - The 33rd Vietnam International Medical and Pharmaceutical Exhibition (Vietnam Medipharm Expo 2025) and the International Exhibition on Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices & Healthcare (Vietmedicare Expo 2025) will take place from November 27-29 at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - The April 4 phone call between Party General Secretary To Lam and US President Donald J. Trump on tariff reduction has been hailed by economic experts, businesses, and industry associations as a positive step toward stronger Vietnam–US trade ties.

VOV.VN - A representative from the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (Vitas) has provided insights into the current situation and proposed solutions in response to the 46% reciprocal tariff that the US is set to impose on goods imported from Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has updated WTO members on its legal framework and cooperation efforts in applying rules of origin, reaffirming its commitment to transparency and fair trade practices.

VOV.VN - The government of Vietnam has requested that the United States temporarily suspend the imposition of the newly unveiled reciprocal tariff on Vietnamese commodities exported into the United States for 1 to 3 months to allow for negotiations, to ensure fairness and mutual benefit for both sides.

Ho Chi Minh City will actively support enterprises in promoting and introducing their products in new markets, seeking customers, expanding export markets, and improving product quality and added value.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has confirmed that it has yet to consider adjusting the export growth target for 2025 after the Trump administration announced a 46% tariff on Vietnamese goods exported to the United States.

VOV.VN - Vietnam recorded US$10.98 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first quarter of the year, representing a year-on-year rise of 34.7%, according to the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Finance.

VOV.VN - 2024 saw Vietnam earn US$119.5 billion from its exports to the United States, with top 10 export commodities bringing in US$98.54 billion.

VOV.VN - Voicing concerns about the newly unveiled US reciprocal tariff of 46% on Vietnamese exports to this market, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) has urgently petitioned the Prime Minister and relevant ministries for support.

Ho Chi Minh City’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) expanded 7.51% in the first quarter compared to the same period last year, the fastest pace for Q1 since 2020, heard a recent meeting held by the municipal People's Committee.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has decided to establish a special task force to strengthen cooperation and proactively respond to adjustments in US economic and trade policies.

American chipmaker Qualcomm has acquired a 65% stake in Vietnamese artificial intelligence firm Movian AI from conglomerate Vingroup.

In the wake of the US' fresh announcement of a 46% tariff on Vietnamese exports, Director of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Department of Foreign Market Development Ta Hoang Linh remains optimistic about the potential for negotiations to achieve a mutually beneficial outcome.

A delegation from the Ministry of Finance led by Deputy Minister Ho Sy Hung has attended meetings with French agencies to learn experiences to prepare for the coming launch of a pilot carbon trade exchange in Vietnam.

The March consumer price index (CPI) in Hanoi rose by 0.08% from the previous month and 2.69% year-on-year, statistics show.

VOV.VN - Many businesses are flexibly diversifying markets, reducing costs, and adjusting their business strategies accordingly in response to the US imposing a 46% reciprocal tariff on Vietnamese goods.

VOV.VN - The average tariff rate for US exports to Vietnam is currently around 15%, far lower than the 90% figure claimed by the US, a representative of the Ministry of Finance stated in response to the US decision to impose a 46% reciprocal tariff on Vietnamese goods.

VOV.VN - In the first quarter of the year, the total import-export turnover at the Mong Cai International Border Gate exceeded US$1.3 billion, marking a 45% increase compared to the same period last year, according to Tran Bich Ngoc, head of the Mong Cai Border Gate Management Board in Quang Ninh province.

VOV.VN - The retail prices of petrol were revised upward on the afternoon of April 3 following the latest adjustment by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA) organized a business delegation to participate in Hannover Messe, the world leading industrial, technology, and IT fair get underway in Niedersachsen, Germany from March 31 to April 4.

A Vietnam-Belarus business forum was held in Hanoi on April 2, aiming to promote economic and trade cooperation between the two countries.