VOV.VN - Vietnamese travelers visiting six Asian countries – China, Singapore, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, and Indonesia – can now make payments easily with the Zalopay app, without the need to exchange foreign currency or open an international credit card.

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh on September 22 highlighted the need to establish a transparent legal framework with outstanding preferential policies that are predictable and in line with international practices for investors engaging in developing Vietnam’s international financial centre.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has pressed for answers on why apartment prices remain persistently high and ordered clarification on whether real estate market manipulation, including hoarding, price rigging, and speculative practices, has occurred.

After over a year of operations in Vietnam, China Design Group Co. Ltd. (Huatie) has hailed the country’s business and investment environment as “well beyond initial expectations”, noting that Vietnam’s socio-economic development is just five years behind China, instead of 15 years as earlier estimated.

The Politburo has issued Resolution 70-NQ/TW, setting a long-term strategy for national energy security until 2030 with a vision to 2045. The landmark policy positions renewable and clean energy at the forefront, paves the way for a competitive electricity market, and aims to draw investment from all social sources.

VOV.VN - In the first half of September, Vietnam’s import-export turnover reached US$39 billion, bringing the country’s year-to-date trade value to over US$637 billion, according to the Department of Customs.

VOV.VN - National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced plans to acquire 30 additional wide-body aircraft as part of its long-term fleet expansion strategy, with the potential investment estimated at over US$10 billion.

VOV.VN - LG Innotek, a subsidiary of LG Group, has completed the expansion of its camera module facility in Hai Phong, Vietnam, as part of a broader cost-cutting and global manufacturing strategy, the Korea Times reported.

Vietnam and China hold vast potential to further deepen tourism and investment cooperation, Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pham Thanh Binh stated at a forum in Beijing on September 21.

Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports are estimated to reach more than US$6.11 billion in the first nine months of 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 8.3%, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

This year's export target of US$4.5 billion for cashews is feasible, given the commodity’s double-digit growth and rising demand during the year-end festive season, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE).

VOV.VN - Vietnam's aviation sector recorded strong growth over the past nine months, transporting more than 64 million passengers, up nearly 11% year-on-year, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

VOV.VN - Singapore-headquartered Nexif Ratch Energy SE Asia Co., Ltd, one of the leading clean energy developers in the Asia-Pacific region has received an investment registration certificate for its Van Canh Binh Dinh wind power plant project totally capitalized at more than VND5,700 billion (nearly US$216 million).

Computers, electronic products and components continued to dominate Vietnam’s trade in August, both in exports and imports, according to the Department of Customs under the Ministry of Finance.

State President Luong Cuong received President and Chief Executive Officer of Costco Ron Vachris on September 21 (local time) as part of his bilateral activities in Seattle, the US, during which, the former welcomed Costco’s proposal to establish an official presence and make long-term investment in Vietnam.

As part of his bilateral activities in Seattle, US, State President Luong Cuong and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam attended an aircraft handover ceremony between Boeing and Vietnamese carrier Vietjet at Boeing’s factory on September 21 (local time).

The Vietnamese Trade Office in India and several Vietnamese businesses participated in Raj Plast 2025 – the 2nd International Exhibition on the Plastic & Agro Industry – from September 19-21, marking their first presence in one of India’s largest events for the plastics industry and related sectors.

VOV.VN - The Government’s proactive measures, combined with farmers’ and businesses’ responsive efforts, have laid a solid foundation for Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable sector to overcome challenges and aim for a US$10 billion export target.

The Investment Connectivity Forum 2025 has been held in Milan, Italy, drawing nearly 200 representatives from Italy's corporations, banks, and investment funds.

VOV.VN - Vietnam-Russia trade has maintained steady growth despite global challenges, creating fresh opportunities in the Eurasian market.

The 10th Congress of the Vietnam Seaports Association (VPA) for the 2025–2030 tenure was held in Hai Phong on September 18, setting priorities for the development of modern and sustainable seaports driven by technology and digital transformation to strengthen competitiveness and contribute to national economic growth.

Toan Phat Logistics Joint Stock Company (TPL) based in Tay Ninh signed a strategic alliance with Japan’s Kawanishi Warehouse Co., Ltd and MOL Logistics Co., Ltd, a member of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, on September 18 to create the Mekong Logistics Hub, designed to pioneer a closed-loop and cold-chain system in Vietnam.

Vietnam remains one of the countries with the largest number of booths at the 22nd China - ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO), which is taking place in Nanning, Guangxi, China, from September 17 – 21.

The Vietnamese Government’s Resolution No. 05/2025/NQ-CP on the five-year pilot of crypto asset trading goes beyond keeping pace with global fintech trends to reflect the country’s pioneering role in setting international governance standards for this area, according to insiders.

VOV.VN - Amid global uncertainties, Vietnam is holding firm to its goal of diversifying export markets, products and import sources, which is seen as the key to sustaining long-term growth.

Vietnam is forging powerful development momentum for a new era through sweeping reforms and transformative policies to create fresh impetus for its economic growth while opening unprecedented cooperation opportunities with international partners, including Italy, according to Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang.

Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on September 18 received representatives from several Malaysian associations and enterprises to promote bilateral trade and investment cooperation in general and the development of the Halal industry in particular.

Vietnam is moving to position itself as a strategic hub in global supply chains, as the Hanoi Supporting Industry Exhibition (FBC ASEAN 2025) officially opened on September 18 at the newly inaugurated Vietnam Exhibition Centre (VEC) in Dong Anh, Hanoi.

The Vietnam–Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) on September 17 announced it signed a direct power purchase agreement (DPPA) with LEGO Manufacturing Vietnam (LEGO) for the new LEGO factory that opened in April 2025 this year.

The first turbine of the Vung Ang II thermal power plant was inaugurated on September 18 at Vung Ang Economic Zone in Ha Tinh province.