VOV.VN - After a period of decline, Vietnamese pangasius export prices have regained growth momentum in the Chinese market, averaging US$2.13 per kilogram in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

French enterprises and the wider Francophone business community are poised to seize emerging investment and business opportunities in Vietnam, particularly in sectors where France holds advantages such as energy, sustainable development, infrastructure, semiconductors, as well as agriculture, transport, health care, and pharmaceuticals.

The Government has proposed a 2-percentage-point reduction in the value-added tax (VAT) for goods and services currently taxed at 10%, lowering the rate to 8%.

VOV.VN - Deputy Minister of Finance of Vietnam Cao Anh Tuan had a working session with Assistant Secretary for International Finance of the US Department of the Treasury Robert Kaproth in Washington DC on May 14, discussing measures to enhance bilateral economic and financial cooperation between the two countries.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien emphasizes AI's transformative role in trade while dealing with regional cooperation challenges at the APEC 2025 Ministerial Meeting.

With coffee prices consistently high and export markets showing impressive growth, Vietnam’s coffee industry is entering a golden phrase, requiring it to reposition itself on the global map through better quality, branding, transparent traceability, and sustainability, according to insiders.

VOV.VN - With the Chinese market moving to tighten import regulations, Vietnamese fruit and vegetable exports in the first four months of the year endured a sharp decline, especially durian, a product that achieved record-breaking figures last year.

CJ Group of the Republic of Korea (RoK) announced on May 14 that it has provided over VND4.2 billion (nearly US$162,000) to support a project expanding chili farming areas in the south-central province of Ninh Thuan.

The 2025 Vietnam International Electronics and Smart Appliances Expo (IEAE) will take place on May 29-31 in Ho Chi Minh City.

The annual International Exhibition of Chinese Products, Equipment, Tools, Technology, and Services for Family Life in Vietnam is taking place in Ho Chi Minh City.

Convoys carrying electronic components, fresh vegetables, and daily necessities departed simultaneously from Nanning in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Kunming in southwest China's Yunnan province on May 14 morning, heading for Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Trade Office in Algeria, concurrently accredited to Senegal, organised a virtual trade exchange on May 14, aiming to increase business connectivity between Vietnam and Senegal.

VOV.VN - Representatives from the Department of Taxation of Vietnam and the Department of Treasury of the United States discussed several technical issues related to the 2015 Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement between the two countries during a working session in the US on May 13.

VOV.VN - Representatives from approximately 150 businesses of Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) shared market experiences and sought cooperation opportunities at MEET KOREA 2025 held in northern Hung Yen province on May 14.

VOV.VN - As many as 175 leading Thai businesses are currently showcasing their high quality products to local consumers at the four-day Top Thai Brands 2025 exhibition which opened in Ho Chi Minh City on May 14.

VOV.VN - The 21st International Exhibition on Industrial Machinery, Equipment, Technology and Products (VINAMAC EXPO 2025) opened in Hanoi on May 14, attracting the participation of 250 Vietnamese and foreign businesses.

VOV.VN - Scholars and economic experts, while attending a seminar on May 13, affirmed that Resolution 68-NQ/TW of the Politburo on the private sector is a significant document that reflects the Party’s orientations to vigorously promote the development of the private sector.

VOV.VN - Vietnam will send a delegation to participate in the Semiconductor Southeast Asia 2025 Exhibition (SEMICON SEA 2025) to be held in Singapore from May 20 to 22, according to the National Innovation Center (NIC).

VOV.VN - Vietbuild Da Nang, a large international exhibition in the construction industry, kicked off in Da Nang city on May 14, featuring 900 stalls from both domestic and foreign businesses.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), ministries and agencies to implement measures to effectively manage the gold market.

Vietnam’s mollusc exports experienced a remarkable surge in the first quarter of 2025, reaching a total value of over US$63 million, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

VOV.VN - Vietnam exported 760 tonnes of cardamom and nutmeg worth US$6.7 million in the first three months of the year, marking increases of 39% in volume and 37% in value year-on-year, according to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA).

VOV.VN - Nearly 40 Vietnamese and UK enterprises attended a business seminar in London on May 13 to explore ways to bolster cooperation in agriculture, forestry, and fisheries, helping enhance bilateral trade in Vietnam’s key export sectors.

The Government has called for stricter market management, intensified inspections and larger penalties for violations in response to the recent developments in domestic gold prices.

The Vietnamese Embassy in the US and the US Embassy in Vietnam jointly organised an event named "Connect with Vietnam" in Washington D.C., on May 12 (local time), drawing representatives from numerous Vietnamese businesses, and US enterprises, law and consulting firms, and banks.

The Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA) said on May 13 that its members reported sales of 29,585 units in April, down 7% month-on-month but up 21% year-on-year.

VOV.VN - Deputy Minister of Finance Cao Anh Tuan discussed the possibility of cooperation between Vietnam and Intel in developing the semiconductors and Artificial Intelligence ecosystem during his meeting with Sarah Kemp, vice president of International Government Affairs for Intel on May 13.

Fifty two agricultural enterprises based in Ho Chi Minh City are showcasing a diverse range of high-quality products at the 2025 Saudi Food Show taking place from May 12 to 14 in that country’s capital, Riyadh.

VinSpeed High-Speed Rail Investment and Development JSC on May 14 officially announced its registration to invest in Vietnam’s North–South high-speed railway project, with an estimated investment of VND1.562 quadrillion (or US$61.35 billion), excluding costs related to compensation, relocation support.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has won support from members of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) to be re-elected Chair of the organisation’s Permanent Technical Committee for the 2025–2026 term at its recent 247th/248th sessions in Brussels, Belgium.