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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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'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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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%.

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.

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.

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.