VOV.VN - The 8th Organic Asia Congress (OAC) opened in Ninh Binh on September 17, gathering 550 delegates from 33 countries and territories to discuss policies, markets and organic farming practices, and positioning Vietnam as a bridge for deeper regional and global integration.

VOV.VN - The national economy continued to post robust growth during the eight-month period, propelled by consumption and investment, while inflation was brought under control.

VOV.VN - As many as 65 Vietnamese enterprises are participating in the 34th International Autumn Food Exhibition – WorldFood Moscow 2025, which opened at the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre in Moscow on September 16.

The Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank) has been recognised as one of the most valuable banking brands in Vietnam for the third consecutive year, while ranking among the nation’s top two strongest brands.

A visiting delegation from the Ministry of Construction led by Deputy Minister Pham Minh Ha held a meeting with the French Authority for Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection (ASNR) on September 15.

Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank) has become the first bank in Vietnam to successfully issue US$300 million in sustainable bonds on the international market.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s official visit to Malaysia for the 46th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-46) underscores their resolve to deepen ties and is expected to unlock fresh opportunities in economic and trade cooperation.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Permanent Mission in Geneva, in coordination with the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Import and Export Department has recently hosted a workshop on rules of origin with leading international experts, aiming to boost the country’s trade capacity and dispute settlement skills.

VOV.VN - Vietnam continues to attract high-quality foreign direct investment to support industrial restructuring and productivity growth, while also drawing indirect investment via the stock market to diversify funding sources, optimise financial structures, and enhance market liquidity, stability, and sustainability.

Retail giant Lotte Shopping from the Republic of Korea (RoK) has unveiled plans to open an additional two to three large-scale shopping malls in major Vietnamese cities by 2030, underscoring the country’s growing role in the group’s international expansion strategy.

Finance Minister Nguyen Van Thang has affirmed Vietnam’s commitment to improving its investment environment and creating favourable conditions for foreign enterprises, including those from the United Kingdom.

Despite positive production signals with growth in 2025 projected at 4.25%, Vietnam's aquatic sector is facing mounting export pressures, particularly strict technical barriers in major markets such as the European Union (EU) and the US.

Cross-border e-commerce is set to become one of the strategic pillars in Vietnam’s national master plan for e-commerce development during 2026–2030, as the country looks to build a sustainable digital export ecosystem and enhance global competitiveness for its businesses.

Given that the growth task for 2025 still faces many challenges, achieving the growth target of 8.3-8.5% relies heavily on the acceleration of localities that are key economic drivers of the country.

The Vietnam Private Sector Forum 2025 (VPSF 2025) opened in Hanoi on September 15, packing in over 1,500 entrepreneurs, economists, and international organisations across four thematic sessions to reshape Vietnam’s private sector landscape.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s handicrafts made from rattan, bamboo, and sedge remain in high demand in major markets such as the US, Japan, and Spain, bringing eight-month export revenue to US$574 million, up 5.4% year-on-year, according to Vietnam Customs.

VOV.VN - The leadership of the London Stock Exchange (LSE) has affirmed their commitment to accompany and support Vietnam in upgrading its stock market from “frontier” to “emerging” status.

The 13th Mekong–Republic of Korea (RoK) Business Forum opened in Ho Chi Minh City on September 15, centring discussions on digitalisation and innovation as drivers of transformation and cooperation.

The Malaysia–Vietnam Association (MVFA), together with Vietnamese enterprises operating both domestically and in Malaysia, is taking an active part in the National Entrepreneurs Day (HUN) 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, held from September 12-16.

Vietnam Report, in collaboration with VietNamNet newspaper, has announced the 2025 PROFIT500 Ranking – the Top 500 Most Profitable Companies in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s tra fish (pangasius) exports are projected to surpass US$2 billion this year after earning more than US$1.4 billion over the period January-August, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

VOV.VN - On September 15, Vietnam officially deposited its Instrument of Acceptance of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies (Fish 1) at the WTO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, a decisive step that brings the total number of members ratifying the agreement to 111- the minimum required for it to enter into force globally.

From September 15, commercial banks and foreign bank branches must maintain a minimum capital adequacy ratio (CAR) of 8%, including at least 4.5% in Tier 1 core capital and 6% in Tier 1 capital.

Vietnam expects to mobilise around US$370 million in official development assistance (ODA) and foreign concessional loans in the last four months of 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh recently issued a decision, giving a go-head for a project to upgrade the stock market, aiming at transforming it into an important channel for medium- and long-term capital mobilisation, completion of a market mechanism with state management, and deeper international integration.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade has recently hosted a networking seminar in Osaka, Japan, as part of the World Expo Osaka 2025, to enhance trade exchanges between Vietnam and Japan.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Finance and Investment Association in the UK (VIFA) recently hosted Financial Insights 2025 in London’s financial district, drawing over 50 participants, including financial experts, asset managers, and members of the Vietnamese business community in the UK.

The paper packaging industry is entering a period of strong growth, with an average annual growth rate forecasted at 10% until 2030.

From September 14 to 21, Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang will lead a delegation to the United Kingdom and Italy to promote investment and strengthen economic ties.

Vietnam’s stock market has emerged as a key driver of economic growth, serving as a channel for medium- and long-term capital mobilisation and a launchpad for businesses to enhance governance and financial transparency, said insiders.