VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is projected to expand by 6.8% this year and 6.5% in 2026, according to the World Bank’s (WB) latest economic update report for Vietnam, Taking Stock, released at a press conference in Hanoi on March 12.

VOV.VN - The domestic gold market continued its upward trajectory on March 12, with gold ring prices soaring to a historic peak of VND94.1 million per tael, surpassing all previous records.

VOV.VN - GENTEXH Vietnam, a global exhibition on nonwoven and hygiene fabric technologies, provides a key platform for Vietnamese businesses to access advanced innovations, connect with international partners, and enhance the competitiveness of the nonwoven fabric industry.

VOV.VN - The International conference on Artificial Intelligence and Semiconductors 2025 (AISC 2025) has brought together over 1,000 experts and leaders from top global technology firms, highlighting Vietnam’s growing role in AI and semiconductor innovation.

While the overall macro policies on environmental protection and sustainable development are creating favourable conditions for green e-commerce, the actual implementation of green transformation still faces numerous challenges.

VOV.VN - On March 12, National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man attended a groundbreaking ceremony for the VSIP II Quang Ngai Industrial Park, an investment, construction, and infrastructure development project.

VOV.VN - Singapore’s YCH group highly appreciates the development potential of Da Nang city and wishes to invest in a multimodal logistics center in the Lien Chieu port area, said Robert Yap, executive chairman of YCH Group, during his recent meeting with the Da Nang leadership.

VOV.VN - New Zealand’s news website RNZ published an article on March 12 titled "Why we want to be mates with Vietnam," shedding light on Vietnam’s impressive economic growth and its expanding trade ties, including with New Zealand.

The International Trade Conference “Connecting and Elevating Vietnamese Coffee” was held in the Central Highland province of Dak Lak on March 11 as part of the 9th Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival, seeking ways to improve the value and brand of Vietnamese coffee.

Vietnamese food has drawn much attention from Japanese consumers as it has been featured at the Foodex Japan 2025 - one of the largest international food and beverage exhibitions in Asia, which kicked off in Tokyo on March 11.

The Korean Exchange (KRX) trading system is expected to be operational this May or June, following a testing phase, the State Securities Commission (SSC) has said.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City plans to build its international financial centre in the Thu Thiem New Urban Area, covering a total area of 9.2ha, according to the Municipal Department of Science and Technology.

VOV.VN - Two delegations consisting of 23 exporting companies from Jeonnam and Chungbuk provinces of the Republic of Korea will visit Vietnam and engage in an Korea-Vietnam trade exchange in Hanoi, according to the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA Hanoi).

The 14th Liaison Officials' Meeting of the China (Guangxi) - ASEAN Mining Cooperation Conference was held in Hanoi on March 11, bringing together officials from ASEAN member states and China to review past collaboration and set future priorities.

Global IT firm FPT officially signed a US$67 million Master Service Agreement with KMP Aryadhana, Indonesia's leading cooperative for innovation.

VOV.VN - Vietnam spent approximately US$378 million on importing 17,671 completely built-up (CBU) cars in February, up 44.5% in volume and 31.4% in value compared to January, with automobiles from Indonesia and Thailand dominating the local market.

Localities across Vietnam are working hard to develop GRDP growth scenarios to meet the "growth quotas" set by the Government, all aimed at economic breakthroughs in 2025.

The European Union will not impose tax or non-tax defensive measures on Vietnam after the country signed an international agreement to country-by-country reporting with partner countries and EU member states.

VOV.VN - Aquatic exports surged 18.2% to more than US$1.4 billion on year in the first two months of this year, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

After many consecutive sessions of net withdrawal, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) last week net injected more than VND5.09 trillion (US$199.7 million) through the open market operation (OMO) and bill channels to support liquidity in the banking system.

The 18th International Exhibition on Processing, Packaging, and Packaging Technology - ProPak Vietnam 2025 will take place from March 18 to 20 in Ho Chi Minh City, according to the Vietnam Beer - Alcohol - Beverage Association (VBA).

Import and export activities between Vietnam and China were moderate in the first two months of the year, with a value exceeding US$31 billion, data from the National Statistics Office showed.

Vietnam's automaker VinFast secured the 101st position in the list of "Asia-Pacific's Best Companies of 2025" that features 500 standout firms across the region, according to the US's TIME magazine.

Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang has invited French businesses and local representatives to Vietnam to experience the country first-hand and better understand its people.

Despite the Vietnamese Government's recognition of hydrogen energy's potential and the launch of a national strategy, the adoption of hydrogen in Vietnam remains limited, experts have said.

Vietnamese Trade Counselor in India Bui Trung Thuong has urged Vietnamese rice exporters to strengthen their global competitiveness and diversify markets and sales channels following New Delhi’s recent decision to lift its ban on 100% broken rice export.

The Vietnamese coffee industry made a distinct impression in the first two months of this year, with export turnover rising by 26.2% year-on-year to US$1.58 billion while volume falling by 28.4% to 284,000 tonnes, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

VOV.VN - Trung Nguyen Legend commenced construction of its energy coffee factory on March 10 at Tan An Industrial Cluster in Buon Ma Thuot City, in the central highland province of Dak Lak.

VOV.VN - The United States remains Vietnam’s largest export market, with two-way trade surpassing US$22 billion in the first two months of the year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

VOV.VN - Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, chairman of conglomerate Vingroup, has significantly advanced in Forbes' latest ranking of the world's wealthiest individuals, released on March 10.