VOV.VN - Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable industry is facing mounting pressure to restructure amid global market uncertainties, rising competition, and stricter import standards, according to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association (Vinafruit).

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City is committed to creating a transparent, investor-friendly environment and is open to a new wave of high-tech investment from France, one of its key economic partners, said Nguyen Van Dung, vice chairman of the municipal People’s Committee.

Senior executives from the Vietnam National Chemical Group (Vinachem) reported on the progress of a major potash mining and processing project in Khammouane province to Lao Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith in Vientiane on May 27.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has expressed his hope that the CMA-CGM Group will invest in projects developing green and smart seaports with infrastructure capable of supporting the transition to green fuels and renewable energy.

Can Tho city is eager to welcome US investors, especially in agricultural processing, the green economy, and the digital economy, stated Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Truong Canh Tuyen during a meeting with US Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Susan Burns on May 27.

The nation's maritime and inland waterway transport sectors have continued to demonstrate robust growth during the first four months of 2025, signalling a steady recovery in trade and logistics activities after a period of economic uncertainty.

Vietnamese industrial conglomerate Truong Hai Group Corporation (Truong Hai Group) has submitted a formal proposal to the Prime Minister to invest more than VND1.56 trillion (some US$61.35 billion) in the country’s high-speed railway linking Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc has affirmed the Vietnamese Government’s commitment to creating favourable conditions for foreign enterprises, including those from France, to accelerate operations and achieve greater successes in the Vietnamese market.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese exports of processed agricultural products, particularly fresh fruit and seafood, to Japan have witnessed significant growth, thanks to expanded market access and improved product quality standards in line with Japanese requirements.

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has called for clearer regulations on import tax for goods traded via e-commerce.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is increasingly attracting major Japanese retailers like AEON, Uniqlo, Takashimaya, and Muji as they seek to expand their presence to tap into the country’s booming consumer market.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Centre for E-commerce and Digital Technology (eComDX) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with leading e-commerce enterprises, including Shopee and TikTok Vietnam, along with departments of industry and trade from Lai Chau, Thai Nguyen, Lang Son, Yen Bai and Dien Bien provinces.

VOV.VN - Vietnam boasts great potential for semiconductor industry development, and it is ready to attract global tech giants into this strategic industry, said Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung during his working session with the leadership of Kioxia Holdings Corporation in Japan’s Mie Prefecture on May 27.

Vietjet signed an aircraft purchase agreement with European aerospace giant Airbus for 20 A330-900 wide-body jets on May 26, marking a milestone in the carrier’s development plan for the next decade.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and his Malaysian and Singaporean counterparts Anwar Ibrahim and Lawrence Wong witnessed the signing of an agreement on cooperation in exporting renewable energy, on the occasion of attending the 46th ASEAN Summit and related high-level meetings in Kuala Lumpur, on May 26.

Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Danh Huy had a working session in Hanoi on May 27 with Director General of the French Development Agency (AFD) Rémy Rioux and representatives of the European Union Delegation in Vietnam to discuss cooperation in transport and construction, within the framework of French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Vietnam.

As Vietnam’s export turnover has yet to fully reflect its potential within the ASEAN region, enhancing the presence of Vietnamese goods and seizing opportunities in this market is essential, particularly amid tariff fluctuations.

As of mid-May 2025, Vietnam exported over 736,000 tonnes of coffee, earning US$4.2 billion, according to the Department of Customs.

A seminar on Vietnam–Singapore Halal trade has been held recently in a hybrid format, aiming to highlight Vietnam’s potential and attract foreign investment in Halal-related industries.

VOV.VN - Vietnam National Brand Week opened on May 26 at World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, spotlighting the country’s image as a nation of innovation and global integration.

VOV.VN - Vietnam holds great potential to become a key link in the global technology supply chain, particularly in artificial intelligence applications for defence and cybersecurity.

Given the evolving landscape of global monetary security and technological cooperation, El Salvador has expressed a strong interest in partnering with Vietnam’s Q&T Hi-tech Polymer, a company rapidly gaining international recognition for its advanced technology used in banknote printing.

VOV.VN - Amid mounting tariff pressure from the US, Vietnamese businesses are shifting their focus to Germany, Europe’s largest economy, known for its strong purchasing power, modern distribution network, and transparent, stable business environment.

Vietnamese mangoes have made remarkable strides in the Chinese market, surpassing major exporters such as Thailand, Peru and Australia to capture an impressive 97% of China’s mango import market share in the first quarter of this year.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to intensify oversight of the gold market, aiming to narrow the gap between domestic and global gold prices to a slim 1-2% margin, as part of a broader effort to stabilise the economy, tame inflation, and spur growth.

The newly-issued Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW of the Politburo on the development of the private economic sector has garnered strong support from experts and the business community, being hailed as a potential turning point in Vietnam's economic situation.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasised the principle of “harmonising benefits, sharing risks” and ensuring Vietnam's core interests in the continued trade talks with the US while presiding over a meeting of permanent Government members in Hanoi on May 24.

Bilateral trade between Vietnam and Malaysia has recorded remarkable growth over the past decade, rising from US$8 billion in 2015 to US$14.2 billion in 2024, and is well on track to reach the target of US$18 billion ahead of schedule.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese and Indian textile sectors stand at the threshold of a new strategic partnership, with both sides positioned to complement each other in the global supply chain.

A hybrid forum on promoting the East-West economic corridor and a trade-tourism fair took place in the Lao southern province of Sekong on May 23, co-organised by the Vietnamese Consulate General in Pakse and Sekong authorities.