Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of Japan’s three core financial and banking institutions and among the world’s largest financial groups, has raised its forecast for Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 7.7% in 2025 and 8.2% in 2026, up from 6.9% and 7.4% projected in August.

Market inspectors uncovered more than 23,000 violations across Vietnam in 2025, collecting VND372 billion (US$14.3 million) in fines as authorities intensified enforcement against counterfeit products and online fraud.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Embassy in Brazil has recently hosted a seminar on opportunities for developing the Vietnam-Brazil smart agriculture value chain both in person and online, featuring the participation of over 50 delegates from government agencies, research institutions, industry associations, and business communities of both countries.

VOV.VN - A national festival promoting One Commune-One Product (OCOP) is scheduled to take place at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi from December 20 to 23, to foster rural economic development and global integration.

Policymakers, scientists, domestic and international experts, businesses and local communities gathered at a forum in Quang Tri on December 17 to exchange views on the sustainable use of marine resources, biodiversity conservation and marine ecosystem protection, with a view to promoting sustainable development.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s textile and garment exports are estimated to reach US$46 billion in 2025, up 5.6% year on year, helping the country maintain its position among the world’s top three textile and garment exporters, according to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS).

Vietnam’s trade is poised to hit a new record this year, underscoring the country’s growing role in global market but also exposing persistent structural weaknesses that could weigh on long-term sustainability, experts said at a conference on December 16.

The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh has temporarily established 10 fishing vessel inspection and control points at ports, wharves and storm shelters in line with recommendations from the European Commission (EC) to strengthen oversight and improve the traceability of seafood products.

VOV.VN - Vietnam spent US$1.27 billion on importing milk and dairy products over the past 11 months, marking a year-on-year increase of 23%, reported Vietnam Customs.

VOV.VN - The Republic of Korea’s LS Eco Energy, a subsidiary of LS Cable & System, has approved a plan to expand its rare earth metals business in Vietnam as part of its long-term growth strategy in the strategic materials sector.

Despite ongoing global economic uncertainties, rising trade protectionism, and strong supply chain restructuring, Vietnam continues to maintain its position as a strategic destination for foreign investment flows, according to Russia's news agency Sputnik.

The Swiss-funded Trade Policy and Export Promotion (SwissTrade) Project has supported hundreds of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in improving competitiveness and joining global value chains through innovative export promotion initiatives.

VOV.VN - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has concluded that the only Vietnamese company currently exporting steel strapping to Canada did not engage in dumping.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has identified the circular economy as a strategic pillar of a new growth model, serving as a key driver of the country’s green transition in the digital era, said experts at the Vietnam Economic Forum in 2025 and Prospects in 2026 Forum.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 16 chaired the 26th meeting of the National Steering Committee for Combating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing, underscoring that local leaders must bear direct responsibility if IUU fishing violations occur in their localities.

VOV.VN - C.P. Vietnam Joint Stock Company announced the first export shipment of its processed chicken to Singapore on December 16 at Becamex Binh Phuoc Industrial Park in southern Binh Phuoc province, while also receiving three awards at the FMCG Asia Awards 2025 and Manufacturing Asia Awards 2025.

A series of large-scale foreign direct investment (FDI) projects were granted investment registration certificates in November, contributing to Vietnam’s strong FDI performance in the first 11 months of the year.

Vietnam’s securities market in 2025 maintained stronger growth than many regional peers, thanks to flexible direction by the Government and the Ministry of Finance, alongside efforts to reform institutions and modernise information technology infrastructure, according to the State Securities Commission (SSC).

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s pangasius exports surpassed US$2 billion in the first 11 months of the year, marking an increase of 9% year on year, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

VOV.VN - Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into Hanoi continued to rise strongly in 2025, with both scale and quality showing marked improvement. Backed by new mechanisms under the 2024 Capital Law, the city is reinforcing its appeal as a dynamic urban centre with a strategic vision for investment attraction and infrastructure development.

With the Lunar New Year (Tet) set to fall in mid-February 2026, businesses in Ho Chi Minh City are accelerating production, finalising stockpiling plans and rolling out price-stabilisation measures to meet shopping demand amid persistently high input costs.

Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast officially inaugurated its facility in Subang, West Java, on December 15, marking a defining milestone in the company's strategy to expand its global production network and deepen its long-term commitment to Indonesia.

The national programme to support enterprises in improving productivity and product quality for the 2021–2030 period, known as Programme 1322, serves as a core tool to bolster competitiveness, efficiency and standards, helping them meet increasingly stringent demands in both domestic and foreign markets.

Japan and the Republic of Korea (RoK) are among Vietnam’s most important economic partners, with considerable room for further cooperation, but Vietnamese enterprises must adopt clearer strategies and continuously upgrade technological capacity to attract more investment and expand trade, experts said.

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have intensified inspections and law enforcement to prevent fishing vessels that fail to meet regulatory requirements from operating at sea, as part of efforts to curb illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Finance Cao Anh Tuan and Cypriot Minister of Finance Makis Keravnos on December 15 signed an agreement on the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of tax evasion with respect to taxes on income.

Exporters in Vietnam are expanding into new markets with new aquatic product categories, helping the sector overcome global market volatility and achieve unprecedented growth in 2025.

VOV.VN - HanoiTex & HanoiFabric 2025 – the International Exhibition on Textile & Garment Industry, Equipment, Accessories & Fabrics will be held from December 16 to 18, 2025, at the I.C.E Hanoi International Exhibition Center in Hanoi.

As Vietnam and Paraguay are celebrating the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties, multiple positive signals are emerging in the outlook for bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade and investment, according to Vietnam’s Honorary Consul in Paraguay María del Carmen Pérez.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese authorities are intensifying efforts to combat smuggling, trade fraud and counterfeit goods as year-end shopping demand surges ahead of the Lunar New Year, raising risks of market disruptions and consumer harm.