VOV.VN - Gold prices in Vietnam soared to new historic peaks on the morning of March 18, tracking a sharp uptrend in global markets.

Vietnam exported 309,505 tonnes of coffee, earning approximately US$1.72 billion in the first two months of this year, according to the Department of Customs.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and the UK discuss economic cooperation, with a focus on trade, investment, and financial center development, as Deputy PM Nguyen Hoa Binh seeks British expertise in legal reforms, offshore wind power and green finance.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh reaffirmed Vietnam’s commitment to enhancing its investment environment during a business roundtable with foreign direct investors (FDI) in the UK on March 17.

Vietnam has emerged as the second largest supplier of seafood to Brazil, representing 17.33% of the total volume and 8.69% of the total value of seafood imports, according to data from the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Swiss government have launched the second phase of their supply chain finance (SCF) programme in Vietnam, aiming to improve access to working capital for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Vietnam’s electronic tax system has resumed full operations starting at 8am on March 17, after a temporary suspension for system upgrades and data restructuring, the tax authority announced.

Vietnam's import-export value reached US$1.05 billion, with over 20,300 declarations processed on March 15, the first day of implementing the newly restructured customs model, according to the Department of Customs.

VOV.VN - The expanded visa exemption policy and strong growth recorded in international visitors from traditional markets are expected to bring great prospects for the tourism industry this year and beyond.

Domestic flights of the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and the new-generation carrier Vietjet Air will officially operate from Terminal 3 of Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport from May 5.

VOV.VN - The current personal income tax deductions and progressive tax brackets are increasingly outdated amid rising living costs, increasing minimum wages, and fluctuating real incomes, all of which requires tax policy reforms to ensure fairness and encourage labour participation.

VOV.VN - As many as 350 renowned international brands will join the Café Show Vietnam 2025 & Tea Show Vietnam 2025, due to run in Ho Chi Minh City from April 17 to April 19.

Vietnam's pepper price has surged to around VND160,000 per kilo in the Central Highlands and Southeast regions even though it is the pepper harvest season, according to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association.

Video shopping is emerging as a new trend, compelling sellers to adopt multi-channel strategies while enhancing key services such as express delivery, after-sales support and exclusive promotions.

Vietnam has the foundation and potential to successfully build an international financial centre, according to Associate Professor Nguyen Dang Bang, a finance expert at the University of Cambridge’s Judge Business School.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is among the world’s top tea exporters, yet its export value remains far behind countries like India and Sri Lanka. Unlocking its full potential is key to elevating Vietnamese tea on the global stage.

Vietnam does not need to choose between a specialised or a comprehensive regional financial centre but can instead adopt a flexible approach to seize opportunities, said Dr. Ho Quoc Tuan, Senior Lecturer in Finance and Accounting at the UK’s University of Bristol.

Steel products of Hoa Phat Group will not be subject to the European Union (EU)’s provisional anti-dumping duties on certain hot rolled coil (HRC) steel products imported from Egypt, India, Japan, and Vietnam, according to a recent announcement from the European Commission (EC).

VOV.VN - Economic experts emphasize that achieving Vietnam’s net-zero emissions target by 2050 requires a clear and stable legal framework for green growth and the green transition.

VOV.VN - The Japan-Thailand-Vietnam Trade and Tourism Connection Forum was held on March 15 in Udon Thani, Thailand with a view to boosting economic and tourism cooperation while opening new business opportunities across key sectors.

The steering committee for the building of a project on the private economic sector's development convened its inaugural session on March 15 to outline the framework, objectives, and orientations of the project, which will be submitted to the Politburo.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s economic potential and growing ties with Italy were the focus of the “Meeting Asia” conference in Rome, where experts highlighted the country’s role as Italy’s top ASEAN trade partner and a key market for future cooperation.

VOV.VN - Amid the growing ties between Vietnam and Luxembourg, the working visit of Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is expected to unlock new avenues for cooperation, particularly in green finance and sustainable development.

A business networking event was held in Lao Cai province on March 14 to advance the Prime Minister’s vision of transforming the northern border locality into a trade and economic hub connecting Vietnam and ASEAN with southwest China.

Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu on March 14 met with Airbus Executive Vice President International Wouter van Wersch, during which the host official suggested Airbus expand its cooperation with Vietnam, especially in high-tech industries and human resource training.

A conference was held in Vientiane on March 14 to promote the use of the Lao kip (LAK) and the Vietnam dong (VND) in payments for goods and services between the two countries.

VOV.VN - Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien has affirmed that after 30 years of diplomatic relations, 10 years of comprehensive partnership, and two years of upgrading to a comprehensive strategic partnership, Vietnam–US relations have been growing steadily across a variety of fields.

The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA Hanoi) on March 13 hosted a direct business matching event at Lotte Hotel Hanoi, connecting enterprises from Jeonnam and Chungbuk provinces in the Republic of Korea (RoK) with Vietnamese importers.

VOV.VN - The price of gold rings continued to soar beyond gold bars on March 14, reaching a historic peak of VND96.5 million per tael, surpassing all previous records.

VOV.VN - Oil and gas cooperation remains a bright spot in the partnership between Vietnam and Algeria, with the joint exploration and production project in Algeria, undertaken by the Petrovietnam Exploration Production Corporation (PVEP), Algeria’s Sonatrach, and Thailand’s PTTEP progressing effectively and now entering its second phase.