Vietnam’s economy expanded by 7.5% in the first half of 2025, one of the fastest rates in the region, reflecting strong momentum despite continued global uncertainties, according to the latest Vietnam Economic Update by the World Bank (WB), released on September 8.

VOV.VN - After nearly four decades of reforms and global integration, Vietnam, from a poor country facing many challenges, has risen strongly to become a country approaching a high-middle-income status.

VOV.VN - A Vietnam – Cambodia business networking conference on production, distribution, and logistics will take place in the southern province of Tay Ninh on September 12-14, according to Vietnam's Trade Counselor in Cambodia Do Viet Phuong.

VOV.VN - Authorities will set up an inspection team on September 9 to examine gold businesses and credit organisations’ compliance with policies and laws in gold trading in response to the recent sharp rise in domestic gold prices.

VOV.VN - Vietnam spent about US$3.021 billion importing 136,490 completely built unit (CBU) cars in the opening eight months of this year, marking strong growth with a 38.3% increase in value and a 28.1% rise in volume, according to the Ministry of Finance.

VOV.VN - Around 550 delegates from 33 countries and territories across Asia and beyond are expected to attend the eighth Organic Asia Congress (OAC), to be held in Ninh Binh province, Vietnam, from September 16 - 19.

VOV.VN -Vietnam’s lychee exports reachedto an all-time high of US$80 million during the seven-month period, more than tripling the value recorded in the same period last year.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued an Official dispatch, setting forth directions for the coordination of fiscal and monetary policies, with a clear focus on sustaining macroeconomic stability while driving economic growth.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s total trade with ASEAN exceeded US$60 billion in the first eight months of 2025, with imports accounting for US$35 billion and exports reaching US$25.6 billion.

In the 2024-2025 crop, Vietnam maintained its position as the regional leader in sugar productivity, reaching 6.69 tonnes of sugar per hectare, outpacing other major producers such as Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines.

VOV.VN - Last week, Vietnam’s gold market witnessed unprecedented developments as SJC gold bars soared above VND135 million per tael, setting a new record and leaving far behind the converted price from the global market.

VOV.VN - Surging foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction and ongoing business reforms are positioning Vietnam as a strategic investment destination for global corporations.

The global Halal industry is expanding rapidly, but Vietnamese exporters have yet to fully capitalise on its opportunities. Experts believe Vietnam needs a comprehensive, long-term strategy to develop its Halal sector, covering certification, market access, and capacity building.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested the Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) to take the lead in researching and mastering core, key technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, Cloud, IoT, and 5G/6G, and ensuring cybersecurity, while attending its 80th traditional day on September 6.

Work has started on a key section of the Belt Road No. 4 – Hanoi Capital Region expressway, one of the largest infrastructure projects in northern Vietnam, with a total investment of more than VND 56 trillion (around US$2.2 billion).

VOV.VN - Vietnam saw 128,200 new enterprises registered with total capital of VND1,254.5 trillion in the first eight months of 2025, marking a 15.7% increase in the number of businesses and a 26.1% rise in capital compared to the same period last year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

VOV.VN - Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Duc Tam has emphasized the role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), digital transformation, and green initiatives in promoting sustainable and inclusive growth across the APEC region.

VOV.VN - Vietnam attracted US$26.14 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the Jan-August period of this year, up 27.3% year on year, according to the General Statistics Office under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

S&P Global Ratings has raised the long-term credit ratings of three major banks, reflecting the stronger resilience of the country’s financial system and continued above-average economic growth.

Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast on September 4 announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter of this year with robust revenue growth, up 92% year on year.

Vietnam’s public investment disbursement reached VND409.17 trillion (US$15.49 billion) by August 31, equal to 39.9% of the annual plan and 46.3% of the Prime Minister’s target, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) reported.

The official opening of Lego’s new factory in Vietnam is helping the Danish toy giant establish a regional supply chain as it seeks to capitalise on the rising middle class in Asia - a key driver of consumer demand.

VOV.VN - The Can Tho City People’s Committee received a delegation from the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Ho Chi Minh City on the afternoon of September 5.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s coffee industry set a new export record in the first eight months of the year, shipping 1.2 million tons worth US$6.42 billion, up 8.7% in volume and 59.1% in value compared to the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

VOV.VN - At the ongoing 80-year national achievement exhibition in Hanoi, private economic sector enterprises present 'Made in Vietnam' high-tech products and demonstrate their production capacity, creativity, and international integration, supported by Resolution 68, which clearly defines the sector’s role in promoting a model of cooperation, innovation, efficiency, and sustainability while aspiring to reach regional and global markets.

Ho Chi Minh City will begin construction of a long-planned international financial centre (IFC) in September, part of Vietnam’s push to position itself as a regional financial hub alongside Singapore and Hong Kong (China).

VOV.VN - The Swedish fashion giant H&M, one of the world's largest fashion corporations, plans to expand its retail network in Ho Chi Minh City, said Saed El-Achkar, regional manager and CEO of H&M Greater China & East Asia Regions.

VOV.VN - Green logistics has emerged as an irreversible trend, serving as a key driver to enhance competitiveness and ensure sustainable development for Vietnamese exporters.

Vietnamese fruits are drawing significant international interest at Asia Fruit Logistica 2025, taking place from September 3–5 at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong, China.

VOV.VN - Domestic gold prices in Vietnam soared to a record high on the morning of September 5, defying a drop in global gold rates.