The Vietnamese Embassy in Italy has operated a booth showcasing a rich and varied array of agricultural products from Vietnam at the 42nd Macfrut Fruit & Veg Professional Show, which took place in Rimini, in the Emilia Romagna region of northern Italy, from May 6 to 8.

VOV.VN - On May 4, 2025, on behalf of the Politburo, Party General Secretary To Lam signed Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on private economic sector development, which underscores that “the private economic sector is one of the most important drivers of the national economy.

VOV.VN - Pham Nhat Vuong, chairman of conglomerate Vingroup (VIC), has become the first Vietnamese billionaire with assets exceeding US$9 billion, according to Forbes in the latest update on May 8.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is increasingly seen as a bright spot on FDI attraction amid global economic uncertainties, thanks to its strong post-pandemic recovery and dynamic industrial real estate market, said Trang Bui, head of Cushman & Wakefield Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Retail petrol prices fell for the second time in Vietnam this week, keeping them at their lowest levels in four years.

VOV.VN - Millions of “Made in Vietnam” bird's nest products have been sold in the Chinese market since the signing of the protocol between the two countries in 2022.

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien on May 7 chaired a working session with major Vietnamese enterprises to implement the Prime Minister's directive on promoting trade agreements to help balance the trade relationship between the US and Vietnam.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha urged ministries, sectors, and localities to identify and resolve bottlenecks hindering the disbursement of public investment capital while presiding over a meeting of the Prime Minister’s task force No.2 on the work in Hanoi on May 7.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese shellfish exports surged by 109% to US$63 million in value in the first quarter of the year, with exports to the Chinese and Hong Kong markets skyrocketing by nearly 2,000% to over US$23 million, reported the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

VinFast has officially launched a mid-size electric vehicle, the VF 6, in Indonesia, offering attractive incentives for those who buy early.

VOV.VN - The Tra Vinh Farm Co. Ltd (Sokfarm), based in the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh, officially exported its first shipment of over seven tonnes of organic coconut flower nectar to the US on May 7.

Vietnam’s aquatic product exports in the early months of 2025 have continued to show steady growth, although performance has varied across product segments and markets, amid mounting challenges posed by reciprocal tariff measures of the US.

Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Dao Minh Tu provided further details on the direction, mechanism, and expected timeline of the preferential credit package worth VND500 trillion (about US$20 billion) to support businesses investing in infrastructure and digital technology, at the Government’s monthly regular press conference.

Vietnam has made a bold impression at Sydney Build Expo 2025 with its largest and most diverse presence to date, showcasing over 30 leading companies in construction and building materials.

The Vietnam International Paper and Packaging Exhibition (VPPE 2025) officially opened in the southern province of Binh Duong on May 7, highlighting the sector’s shift from traditional manufacturing to smart, sustainable production.

The first months of 2025 have seen increases in both new business registrations and firms returning to the market, Deputy Finance Minister Tran Quoc Phuong said at the Government’s regular press briefing for April on May 6.

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) committees on trade defence held a series of meetings from April 28 to May 1, the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations, the WTO, and other international organisations in Geneva, Switzerland, announced on May 6.

Since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1992, Vietnam and Azerbaijan have witnessed increasingly positive developments in their bilateral relations, with economic and trade cooperation emerging as a highlight.

The Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) has announced that it held 20 government bond auctions on the primary market in April, successfully raising over VND42.42 trillion (about US$1.69 billion).

VOV.VN - Cuba’s Cubavisión Internacional television channel recently aired a nearly 30-minute segment analyzing Vietnam’s impressive economic progress, describing the country as one of the fastest-growing economies in Asia.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 6 chaired a meeting between permanent cabinet members and leaders of ministries and sectors to assess the current trade situation in the new context and negotiations for balanced and sustainable trade ties with the US.

Vietjet and Qazaq Air have announced a strategic partnership to launch a new airline brand, Vietjet Qazaqstan, at the Kazakhstan-Vietnam Business Roundtable.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s industrial production index (IIP) during the opening four months of this year rose by 8.4% year on year, with 62 out of 63 provinces nationwide recording increases, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO).

VOV.VN - The Vice Chairman and the Global Head of Capital Markets at Nasdaq, Bob McCooey, voiced the firm’s commitment to sharing stock market experience with Vietnam, during his meeting with Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, head of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations, at the Nasdaq headquarters in New York on May 5.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam urged businesses from Vietnam and Kazakhstan to leverage their respective strengths to build and form value chains, connecting not only with each other but also with the global market, in order to expand investment and trade cooperation in the time to come.

The northern port city of Hai Phong has, for the first time, topped the 2024 Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) with a score of 74.84, marking a significant milestone in its economic governance journey.

VOV.VN - Vietnam recorded US$13.82 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) as of April 30, representing a year-on-year rise of 39.9%, according to the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Finance.

Vietjet Aviation JSC (HOSE: VJC) reported a 24% year-over-year increase in consolidated profit for Q1/2025, driven by strong international expansion and operational excellence, reinforcing its leadership in regional connectivity.

Despite the geographical distance, the Vietnam–Cuba friendship has been continously fostered through practical cooperation projects, notably a high-tech intensive shrimp farming model in Camagüey province.

VOV.VN - The consumer price index (CPI) in April rose by 0.07% compared to March, fueled by rising apartment rental and food prices amid growing consumer demand.