Petrovietnam deepens partnership with China in fibre, petrochemical production
Petrovietnam deepens partnership with China in fibre, petrochemical production

A delegation from the Vietnam National Industry - Energy Group (Petrovietnam) led by its Deputy General Director Dr. Le Xuan Huyen has visited and held discussions at the headquarters of China's Xinfengming Group (XFM).

Petrovietnam deepens partnership with China in fibre, petrochemical production
Viettel expands into logistics in Laos with Unitel Logistics
Viettel expands into logistics in Laos with Unitel Logistics

Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel) on October 15 announced the launch of Unitel Logistics in Laos, marking its strategic expansion into the logistics and international transportation infrastructure sector as it moves towards becoming a global technology corporation.

Viettel expands into logistics in Laos with Unitel Logistics
Panamanian ship detained at Vietnam port over cargo damage claim
Panamanian ship detained at Vietnam port over cargo damage claim

VOV.VN - Panama-flagged vessel Zhi Ying Chang Shun has been detained at Quy Nhon port in Vietnam’s Gia Lai province to settle a cargo damage claim filed by a Vietnamese company.

Panamanian ship detained at Vietnam port over cargo damage claim
Cross-border e-commerce platforms help Vietnamese products reach more markets
Cross-border e-commerce platforms help Vietnamese products reach more markets

In recent years, international e-commerce platforms have helped Vietnamese products to reach more customers and markets, becoming an important export channel for domestic manufacturers.

Cross-border e-commerce platforms help Vietnamese products reach more markets
Hai Phong sets up northern Vietnam’s first comprehensive free trade zone
Hai Phong sets up northern Vietnam’s first comprehensive free trade zone

VOV.VN - Hai Phong has announced the establishment of its first comprehensive Free Trade Zone (FTZ), covering approximately 6,292 hectares across three key locations within the city’s coastal economic zones.

Hai Phong sets up northern Vietnam’s first comprehensive free trade zone
Petrol prices rise again after a sharp decrease last week.
Petrol prices rise again after a sharp decrease last week.

VOV.VN - Following a significant decrease a week ago, the retail price of petrol climbed in a new price adjustment by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance.

Petrol prices rise again after a sharp decrease last week.
Localities asks for help with bottleneck removal to boost ODA disbursement
Localities asks for help with bottleneck removal to boost ODA disbursement

Localities have called for continued support from the Government and the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to settle procedural and institutional challenges hindering the speed of ODA disbursement in 2025.

Localities asks for help with bottleneck removal to boost ODA disbursement
Hanoi to host Vietnam Agricultural Week 2025
Hanoi to host Vietnam Agricultural Week 2025

Vietnam Agricultural Week 2025 will take place at the Exhibition House in Hoan Kiem ward, Hanoi, from on October 24–25.

Hanoi to host Vietnam Agricultural Week 2025
Vietnamese pineapple exports in August skyrocket over 400%
Vietnamese pineapple exports in August skyrocket over 400%

VOV.VN - Pineapple has emerged as one of Vietnam’s leading agricultural export products, with its export value in August alone soaring over 400% to US$950,000, according to the Vietnam Customs.

Vietnamese pineapple exports in August skyrocket over 400%
Domestic gold prices keep soaring amid global market surge
Domestic gold prices keep soaring amid global market surge

VOV.VN - Domestic prices of gold bars and rings again rose to historic peaks on the morning of October 16 as global rates keep going up.

Domestic gold prices keep soaring amid global market surge
Deputy Minister pushes for fair, balanced trade deal with US
Deputy Minister pushes for fair, balanced trade deal with US

Vietnam wishes to work closely with the US to advance negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement that is fair, balanced and mutually beneficial, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan told newly-appointed Deputy US Trade Representative Bryan R. Switzer during a virtual call on October 14.

Deputy Minister pushes for fair, balanced trade deal with US
China's Shenzhen eyes deeper tech, trade ties with Hai Phong
China's Shenzhen eyes deeper tech, trade ties with Hai Phong

The Development and Reform Commission of Shenzhen Municipality of China held a working session on October 15 with Shenyue Joint Investment Co. Ltd., the developer behind An Duong industrial park in Hai Phong, spotlighting Shenzhen’s corporate products and services in the northern port city.

China's Shenzhen eyes deeper tech, trade ties with Hai Phong
Petrovietnam posts double-digit revenue growth despite global oil price decline
Petrovietnam posts double-digit revenue growth despite global oil price decline

Despite global economic turbulence and a 14% year-on-year plunge in crude oil prices in the first nine months of 2025, the Vietnam National Industry - Energy Group (Petrovietnam) posted robust results, with consolidated revenue climbing by double digits compared to the same period in 2024.

Petrovietnam posts double-digit revenue growth despite global oil price decline
Deputy PM urges stronger measures to prevent money laundering on real estate
Deputy PM urges stronger measures to prevent money laundering on real estate

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc highlighted the importance of implementing anti-money laundering measures in transactions on real estate and virtual currency trading platforms while chairing a meeting of the National Anti-Money Laundering Steering Committee on October 15.

Deputy PM urges stronger measures to prevent money laundering on real estate
23rd Vietnam int’l textile, garment expo opens in HCM City
23rd Vietnam int’l textile, garment expo opens in HCM City

The 23rd Vietnam International Textile and Garment Industry Exhibition (VTG 2025) opened on October 15 in Ho Chi Minh City.

23rd Vietnam int’l textile, garment expo opens in HCM City
Socio-economic targets for 2025 likely to be met, surpassed: Official
Socio-economic targets for 2025 likely to be met, surpassed: Official

Vietnam has recorded comprehensive and significant socio-economic achievements across most areas this year, Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Duc Chi reported to the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee during its 50th session on October 15.

Socio-economic targets for 2025 likely to be met, surpassed: Official
Vietnam Airlines launches first-ever Check-in Lounge in Vietnam
Vietnam Airlines launches first-ever Check-in Lounge in Vietnam

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines officially introduced its Check-in Lounge service on October 15 at Terminal T3 of Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, the first of its kind in Vietnam, designed exclusively for high-class passengers.

Vietnam Airlines launches first-ever Check-in Lounge in Vietnam
Vietnam, Pakistan launch negotiations on preferential trade agreement
Vietnam, Pakistan launch negotiations on preferential trade agreement

VOV.VN - Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien co-chaired the Vietnam-Pakistan Business Forum and the signing ceremony of a joint declaration to launch negotiations on the Vietnam-Pakistan Preferential Trade Agreement (VPPTA) in Hanoi on October 14.

Vietnam, Pakistan launch negotiations on preferential trade agreement
Vietnam strengthens law enforcement to combat IUU fishing
Vietnam strengthens law enforcement to combat IUU fishing

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has directed the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment to urgently finalise and submit to the Prime Minister an emergency action plan to implement the European Commission’s (EC) recommendations on combating IUU fishing, in preparation for the EC’s fifth inspection mission.

Vietnam strengthens law enforcement to combat IUU fishing
Vietnam proactively prevents money laundering from cryptocurrency transactions
Vietnam proactively prevents money laundering from cryptocurrency transactions

The Government’s Resolution No.05/2025/NQ-CP on the pilot implementation of the cryptocurrency market in Vietnam, issued and effective from September 9, 2025, serves as a foundation for the establishment of the domestic cryptocurrency market.

Vietnam proactively prevents money laundering from cryptocurrency transactions
Autumn Fair 2025 hoped to stimulate consumption, boost production and business
Autumn Fair 2025 hoped to stimulate consumption, boost production and business

The Autumn Fair 2025, Vietnam’s largest-ever fair to be held, is expected to help stimulate consumption, boost production and business, expand foreign trade, and contribute to achieving this year's growth target of over 8%.

Autumn Fair 2025 hoped to stimulate consumption, boost production and business
Equitisation aims to enhance business capacity: Deputy PM
Equitisation aims to enhance business capacity: Deputy PM

Equitisation is not aimed at selling land or assets but improving the capacity and efficiency of State-owned enterprises (SOEs) to strengthen the national economy, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc said at a meeting in Hanoi on October 14.

Equitisation aims to enhance business capacity: Deputy PM
Apple to launch a new line of smart home devices in Vietnam
Apple to launch a new line of smart home devices in Vietnam

VOV.VN - Apple is set to introduce a brand-new lineup of smart home devices, with Vietnam selected as the final assembly location - a strategic move that signals a significant shift in the US tech giant’s global supply chain, reported The Business Times.

Apple to launch a new line of smart home devices in Vietnam
HCM City pursues top-100 global innovation ecosystem with US$2 billion AI, data center project
HCM City pursues top-100 global innovation ecosystem with US$2 billion AI, data center project

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City is pursuing three strategic breakthroughs to reach the global top 100 innovation ecosystems, highlighted by plans to attract a nearly US$2 billion AI and data center project from the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s G42 Group.

HCM City pursues top-100 global innovation ecosystem with US$2 billion AI, data center project
Conference seeks to boost Vietnam – Cambodia cross-border trade
Conference seeks to boost Vietnam – Cambodia cross-border trade

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Industry and Trade will host a Vietnam-Cambodia trade and investment conference in An Giang province on October 17, aiming to boost trade promotion, import-export activities, and regional cooperation.

Conference seeks to boost Vietnam – Cambodia cross-border trade
Korean firm expands partnership with Vietnam in exhibition industry
Korean firm expands partnership with Vietnam in exhibition industry

The Busan Exhibition and Convention Centre (BEXCO) announced on October 14 that it is expanding its exhibition industry network across Asia, through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) and Becamex IDC Corporation.

Korean firm expands partnership with Vietnam in exhibition industry
Vietnam encourages TCL to transfer technology, support local enterprises
Vietnam encourages TCL to transfer technology, support local enterprises

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung received TCL Group CEO Wang Cheng in Hanoi on October 14, calling on the Chinese firm to expand technology transfer and strengthen cooperation with Vietnamese partners.

Vietnam encourages TCL to transfer technology, support local enterprises
Vietnam–Francophonie Economic Forum promotes partnership for shared growth
Vietnam–Francophonie Economic Forum promotes partnership for shared growth

The Vietnam–Francophonie Economic Forum took place in Hanoi on October 14, drawing a large number of Vietnamese businesses and enterprises from French-speaking countries.

Vietnam–Francophonie Economic Forum promotes partnership for shared growth
European firms show strong optimism in Vietnam as BCI hits three-year high
European firms show strong optimism in Vietnam as BCI hits three-year high

The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) on October 14 unveiled the Q3 2025 edition of the Business Confidence Index (BCI), which reveals a renewed surge of optimism among European firms operating in Vietnam.

European firms show strong optimism in Vietnam as BCI hits three-year high
State bank steps in to cool overheated gold market amid record highs
State bank steps in to cool overheated gold market amid record highs

VOV.VN - Amid soaring domestic gold prices and strong fluctuations in the global market, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has introduced measures to control and stabilise the gold market, aiming to prevent instability that could negatively impact the economy.

State bank steps in to cool overheated gold market amid record highs
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