The US has officially imposed steep tariffs on solar energy products imported from four Southeast Asian countries - Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and Cambodia.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Government has set an 8% growth target for 2025 and aims for double-digit growth in the following years, which presents huge challenges for the power sector.

As Vietnam emerges from the shadows of the COVID-19 pandemic, the air transport sector has shown remarkable resilience and growth, surpassing pre-pandemic passenger levels.

Nestlé Vietnam announced on April 21 that the company will increase its operational capital in the country, with a nearly VND1.9 trillion (US$73.4 million) investment to expand its Tri An factory in the southern province of Dong Nai – one of the group’s most advanced coffee processing plants worldwide.

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation with Amadeus IT Group, a Spanish multinational technology company, as an effort to become a digital airline that provides 5-star service experiences and meets the strategic objectives of the SkyTeam airline alliance.

As the US has paused its 46% reciprocal tariff on imports from Vietnam, the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment (ISPRONE) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has penned several agricultural growth scenarios and solutions in response to the US tariff policy.

VOV.VN - Vietnam earned US$8.08 billion from exporting agricultural products and spent US$3.89 billion on imports from Jan. 1 to mid-April, 2025, resulting in a trade surplus of US$4.19 billion, up 11.4% year on year, according to Vietnam Customs.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has emerged as a magnet for financiers from Dubai, especially in the spheres of real estate, tourism, and digital infrastructure, according to industry insiders.

Construction on the VND5.4 trillion (US$208.7 million) Aeon Mall project will start on April 26 in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975-2025).

Decision Lab, the exclusive partner of YouGov in Vietnam, has released its annual Bank Satisfaction Rankings 2025, recognising Techcombank for rising to the leading position, and SHB as the biggest improver in customer satisfaction.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast says it has reached the milestone of delivering 400 VF 3 EVs to Indonesian dealers and customers in just two months following its launch.

VOV.VN - Pressures are building up on Vietnamese exporters seeking to penetrate deeper into the European Union (EU) as the bloc imposes stricter requirements for imported agricultural, aquatic, and industrial products, according to insiders.

Despite escalating global uncertainties and the looming threat of reciprocal tariffs from the US, Vietnam remains committed to its ambitious GDP growth target of 8% for 2025.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested that the Can Tho-Ca Mau expressway project must be completed by December 19, 2025 to welcome National Resistance Day, during his working trip to inspect the project on April 20.

A wide range of US agricultural products will soon enter the Vietnamese market at more competitive prices, following a significant reduction in import tariffs which took effect on March 31, 2025.

As the impacts of climate change and environmental pollution worsen, the Vietnamese Government is ramping up support for green transport, particularly electric vehicles (EVs). However, the rapid growth in EV adoption is outpacing the development of charging infrastructure.

AEON Vietnam began the construction of AEON Hai Duong Shopping Centre in the northern province of Hai Duong on April 19.

VOV.VN - Beyond its traditional agricultural strengths, Vietnamese enterprises are working to expand the market share of high-potential products such as rubber, pepper, and cassava in strategic export destinations.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese exporters of fresh/chilled fruits and vegetables to Singapore are advised to proactively connect and cooperate with their partners to promptly obtain laboratory test results via the electronic service platform (e-Service).

VOV.VN - At the Sao Khue Awards ceremony, Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA) Chairman has affirmed that Vietnamese tech enterprises are no longer confined to the domestic market, but are taking Vietnamese intelligence global.

The local motorcycle market is experiencing a significant recovery in the first quarter of 2025, with sales surpassing 673,000 units, reflecting an impressive increase of 11.48% compared to the same period last year.

The leading trade event for Vietnam’s food, beverage, and processing-packaging industries is set to return this August, bringing together over 1,000 businesses from more than 20 countries.

The Vietnam Offshore Wind Energy Technical Potential Report 2025 was announced at a ceremony held in a hybrid format in Hanoi on April 18, which was connected with 28 coastal provinces and cities, and hydrometeorological stations nationwide.

Nam Tien Craft Village Industrial Cluster in Hanoi’s outlying district of Phu Xuyen will be built with a total investment capital of VND623 billion (about US$254 million), according to the municipal People’s Committee.

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), Vietnam needs between 100,000 and 350,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations over the next 15 years – roughly one for every ten EVs – to keep pace with demand.

The World Bank (WB) remains strongly committed to supporting infrastructure development in Vietnam, particularly in the field of transport, said Mariam Sherman, WB Country Director for Vietnam, Cambodia, and Lao, during a working session with Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh in Hanoi on April 18.

Vietnam Airlines has officially introduced a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with a special livery featuring the chim Lac (Lac bird) – a sacred symbol of the Vietnamese culture that is deeply connected to the nation’s origins and embodies aspirations for growth and longevity.

VOV.VN - More than 1,000 domestic and international beauty brands from 15 countries and regions are showcasing their latest products at the 2025 Vietnam Beautycare Expo, which opened on April 17 in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - On the morning of April 18, domestic gold prices surged by 2 million VND per tael, reaching a new peak of VND 120 million per tael, the highest ever, despite a decline in global gold prices.

VOV.VN - From April 24 to 26, the Vietnam Energy Association (VEA) and the China Electricity Council (CEC) will co-host the Vietnam – China – ASEAN Energy Expo 2025 (VCAE EXPO 2025) and the Vietnam – China – ASEAN International Energy Forum 2025 (VCAE IF 2025) at the Hanoi International Exhibition Center.