HCM City businesses attend Saudi Food Show in Riyadh
HCM City businesses attend Saudi Food Show in Riyadh

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.

HCM City businesses attend Saudi Food Show in Riyadh
VinSpeed proposes US$61.35 billion investment for North–South high-speed railway
VinSpeed proposes US$61.35 billion investment for North–South high-speed railway

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.

VinSpeed proposes US$61.35 billion investment for North–South high-speed railway
Vietnam re-elected Chair of WCO’s Permanent Technical Committee for 2025–2026
Vietnam re-elected Chair of WCO’s Permanent Technical Committee for 2025–2026

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.

Vietnam re-elected Chair of WCO’s Permanent Technical Committee for 2025–2026
Rising pepper prices shadowed by looming US tariffs
Rising pepper prices shadowed by looming US tariffs

VOV.VN - The pepper sector is facing growing challenges despite a surge in export prices, as the US is set to raise tariffs on Vietnamese pepper from the current 10% to between 25% and 30% in the third quarter, according to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA).

Rising pepper prices shadowed by looming US tariffs
VinFast to establish over 100 service centres in Philippines
VinFast to establish over 100 service centres in Philippines

Vietnam’s electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast on May 13 announced a partnership with four major Philippine firms to establish more than 100 authorised service centres across the country in 2025.

VinFast to establish over 100 service centres in Philippines
State President attends inauguration of int’l container terminals in Hai Phong
State President attends inauguration of int’l container terminals in Hai Phong

State President Luong Cuong attended a ceremony to inaugurate Lach Huyen International Container Terminals No.3 & No.4 at the Port of Hai Phong in the northern city of Hai Phong on May 13.

State President attends inauguration of int’l container terminals in Hai Phong
Tra fish exports to Brazil total US$55 million by mid-April
Tra fish exports to Brazil total US$55 million by mid-April

VOV.VN - Tra fish (pangasius) shipments to Brazil between early January and April 15 soared by 67% to US$55 million, making the country Vietnam’s third-largest export market for the product, following China and the US, according to Vietnam Customs.

Tra fish exports to Brazil total US$55 million by mid-April
VinFast officially unveils new compact electric cargo van
VinFast officially unveils new compact electric cargo van

Vietnamese automaker VinFast on May 13 officially introduced its new compact electric cargo van – EC Van, marking the company’s step toward a green revolution in short-distance goods transport.

VinFast officially unveils new compact electric cargo van
Vietnamese businesses eye investment opportunities at SelectUSA Summit 2025
Vietnamese businesses eye investment opportunities at SelectUSA Summit 2025

VOV.VN - More than 100 Vietnamese businesses are taking part in the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2025 in Maryland from May 11 to 14, aiming to expand cooperation and explore a wealth of investment opportunities in the United States.

Vietnamese businesses eye investment opportunities at SelectUSA Summit 2025
Government orders drafting of 2025 FTA negotiation plan
Government orders drafting of 2025 FTA negotiation plan

VOV.VN - Continuing efforts to diversify export markets, promote balanced and sustainable trade relations, boost domestic consumption and fully tap into the domestic market are key directives highlighted in the Government’s resolution from its April 2025 regular meeting.

Government orders drafting of 2025 FTA negotiation plan
Business forum to foster Vietnam – Thailand economic ties
Business forum to foster Vietnam – Thailand economic ties

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Finance will host a Vietnam - Thailand business forum in Hanoi on May 16, aiming to strengthen economic collaboration and create favorable conditions for businesses from both countries to expand investment and enhance operations.

Business forum to foster Vietnam – Thailand economic ties
UAE-based Group eyes agriculture and infrastructure investment in Vietnam
UAE-based Group eyes agriculture and infrastructure investment in Vietnam

UAE-based JMM Group is exploring opportunities to invest in Vietnam, particularly in agriculture, renewable energy and infrastructure, as part of its expansion strategy in Southeast Asia.

UAE-based Group eyes agriculture and infrastructure investment in Vietnam
Vietnam's flower export turnover surpasses US$100 million mark
Vietnam's flower export turnover surpasses US$100 million mark

Vietnam’s flower export industry has officially surpassed US$100 million in turnover, marking a significant milestone for one of the country’s fastest-growing agricultural sectors, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Hoang Trung announced.

Vietnam's flower export turnover surpasses US$100 million mark
Party leader visits Minsk Tractor Works
Party leader visits Minsk Tractor Works

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam visited the Minsk Tractor Works (MTZ), the main tractor producer in Belarus, on May 12 afternoon (local time) as part of his state visit to the country.

Party leader visits Minsk Tractor Works
Ca Mau fertiliser gains top-level export certification from Australia
Ca Mau fertiliser gains top-level export certification from Australia

Petrovietnam Ca Mau Fertiliser JSC (PVCFC) has been awarded the Level One certification for Bulk In-Ship Fertiliser exports by the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

Ca Mau fertiliser gains top-level export certification from Australia
Bac Ninh attracts additional US$856 million in investment capital
Bac Ninh attracts additional US$856 million in investment capital

VOV.VN - The northern province of bac Ninh has secured more than US$856 million in additional investment capital, underlining its strong commitment to improving the local investment climate and supporting business growth.

Bac Ninh attracts additional US$856 million in investment capital
Thai entrepreneurs fear Vietnamese agriculture exports gain ground
Thai entrepreneurs fear Vietnamese agriculture exports gain ground

VOV.VN - Thai newswire The Nation has published an article featuring Vietnam’s rapid rise, driven by consistent government policy and strategic investment, which could soon push it ahead of Thailand in terms of agricultural exports.

Thai entrepreneurs fear Vietnamese agriculture exports gain ground
Lychee growing localities anticipate bumper harvest, work out export plan
Lychee growing localities anticipate bumper harvest, work out export plan

VOV.VN - Lychee growing localities nationwide are anticipating a bumper harvest for the 2025 lychee season, with an estimated output of over 303,000 tonnes, an increase of about 30% compared to 2024, reports the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MoAE).

Lychee growing localities anticipate bumper harvest, work out export plan
Work begins on US$319 million auto factory by Geleximco and Chinese partners in Thai Binh
Work begins on US$319 million auto factory by Geleximco and Chinese partners in Thai Binh

VOV.VN - The consortium led by Vietnam's Geleximco Group and its Chinese partners on May 12 broke ground on the GEL-O&J auto manufacturing plant at Hung Phu Industrial Park in Tien Hai District, Thai Binh province.

Work begins on US$319 million auto factory by Geleximco and Chinese partners in Thai Binh
Vietnam Airlines signs MoU on cooperation with VTB Bank of Russia
Vietnam Airlines signs MoU on cooperation with VTB Bank of Russia

VOV.VN - Vietnam Airlines and Russia’s VTB Bank (International Trade Bank) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance cooperation during Party General Secretary To Lam’s recent official visit to Russia.

Vietnam Airlines signs MoU on cooperation with VTB Bank of Russia
TH Group inaugurates large-scale dairy processing plant in Russia
TH Group inaugurates large-scale dairy processing plant in Russia

Vietnam's TH Group officially inaugurated its state-of-the-art fresh milk processing plant in Borovsk district in Kaluga oblast of Russia on May 11, marking a significant milestone in its high-tech dairy farming and milk production project in Russia.

TH Group inaugurates large-scale dairy processing plant in Russia
Vietnam breaks ground on key expressway connecting northern localities
Vietnam breaks ground on key expressway connecting northern localities

VOV.VN - A groundbreaking ceremony was held on May 12 in the Red River Delta province of Thai Binh for the Ninh Binh – Hai Phong expressway project running through Nam Dinh and Thai Binh provinces under the public-private partnership (PPP) model, as well as the Hung Phu Industrial Park project.

Vietnam breaks ground on key expressway connecting northern localities
Vietnam opens first international marina in Nha Trang
Vietnam opens first international marina in Nha Trang

Vietnam has inaugurated its first international marina in the resort city of Nha Trang, located in the south-central coastal province of Khanh Hoa.

Vietnam opens first international marina in Nha Trang
Ample room remains for Vietnam-Belarus trade cooperation
Ample room remains for Vietnam-Belarus trade cooperation

The traditional friendship, multifaceted cooperation with high trust between Vietnam and Belarus, together the implementation of the free trade agreement (FTA) between Vietnam with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), of which Belarus is a member, have been promoting Vietnam-Belarus bilateral cooperation, especially in economy and trade.

Ample room remains for Vietnam-Belarus trade cooperation
Vietnamese enterprises urged to adopt strategic measures amid US tariff threat
Vietnamese enterprises urged to adopt strategic measures amid US tariff threat

Amid unpredictable fluctuations in US tariff policies, Vietnamese businesses must take a proactive and strategic approach to sustain their exports to this key market, experts emphasised at a workshop held in Ho Chi Minh City last week.

Vietnamese enterprises urged to adopt strategic measures amid US tariff threat
Vietnam–Russia Business Forum spotlights potential for stronger economic ties
Vietnam–Russia Business Forum spotlights potential for stronger economic ties

VOV.VN - The two countries have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation in energy, industry, science and technology, and workforce training, while calling for stronger efforts to promote trade and two-way investment.

Vietnam–Russia Business Forum spotlights potential for stronger economic ties
Three GDP growth scenarios under new US tariff policy
Three GDP growth scenarios under new US tariff policy

VOV.VN - The most optimistic scenario envisions a 10% tariff imposed by the US on Vietnamese goods, under which Vietnam’s GDP growth could reach the target range of 7.5–8%.

Three GDP growth scenarios under new US tariff policy
Conference seeks ways to promote Vietnam-US agricultural trade
Conference seeks ways to promote Vietnam-US agricultural trade

The Ministries of Industry and Trade, and Agriculture and Environment jointly held a conference aimed at boosting trade in agro-fishery-forestry products between Vietnam and the US in Hanoi on May 9.

Conference seeks ways to promote Vietnam-US agricultural trade
PM calls for breakthrough policies for Vietnam’s int’l financial centre
PM calls for breakthrough policies for Vietnam’s int’l financial centre

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has laid stress on penning breakthrough and exceptional policies for an international financial centre to attract investors from the Middle East, China, ASEAN, the US, Europe and beyond.

PM calls for breakthrough policies for Vietnam’s int’l financial centre
Vietnam opens first e-commerce platform for chemical industry
Vietnam opens first e-commerce platform for chemical industry

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Chemical Group (Vinachem) officially launched VinachemMart on May 10 in Hanoi, marking the debut of Vietnam's first specialised e-commerce platform dedicated to the chemical industry.

Vietnam opens first e-commerce platform for chemical industry
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