Vietnam Int’l Electronics & Smart Appliances Expo to kick off in late October
Vietnam Int’l Electronics & Smart Appliances Expo to kick off in late October

The Vietnam International Electronics and Smart Appliances Expo (IEAE) will be held from October 30 to November 1 at the Hanoi International Exhibition Centre (ICE).

Vietnam Int’l Electronics & Smart Appliances Expo to kick off in late October
AI and Smart Manufacturing to take centre stage at VIS 2025
AI and Smart Manufacturing to take centre stage at VIS 2025

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Innovation Summit 2025 (VIS 2025), slated for November 6–7 in Ho Chi Minh City, is poised to become a major action-oriented forum focusing on cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), smart manufacturing, fintech, and green technology.

AI and Smart Manufacturing to take centre stage at VIS 2025
Vietnam and United States aim to finalise tariff talks by November
Vietnam and United States aim to finalise tariff talks by November

VOV.VN - Negotiations on reciprocal tariffs between Vietnam and the United States are progressing quite positively, and both sides are striving to conclude the talks by this November, according to Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan.

Vietnam and United States aim to finalise tariff talks by November
Stock market rebounds strongly following FTSE Russell reclassification
Stock market rebounds strongly following FTSE Russell reclassification

VOV.VN - In stark contrast to the subdued trading atmosphere of the morning session on October 8, Vietnam’s stock market staged an unexpected rebound in the afternoon.

Stock market rebounds strongly following FTSE Russell reclassification
Ho Chi Minh City promotes Vietnam tourism at IMEX America 2025
Ho Chi Minh City promotes Vietnam tourism at IMEX America 2025

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism is hosting “Meet HCM City tourism” programme from October 4 to 12 in Las Vegas and Los Angeles as part of IMEX America 2025.

Ho Chi Minh City promotes Vietnam tourism at IMEX America 2025
Vietnam poised to become ASEAN’s new logistics hub
Vietnam poised to become ASEAN’s new logistics hub

VOV.VN - With a logistics market valued at an estimated US$70–80 billion, over 45,000 logistics enterprises including more than 5,000 international freight forwarders, Vietnam is emerging as a strong contender to become ASEAN’s next logistics hub.

Vietnam poised to become ASEAN’s new logistics hub
Livestock industry strengthens global position amid cost and disease challenges
Livestock industry strengthens global position amid cost and disease challenges

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s livestock industry is asserting its place on the global map, yet still faces major challenges related to production costs, technology adoption, and disease outbreaks, said Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Phung Duc Tien.

Livestock industry strengthens global position amid cost and disease challenges
Standard Chartered expands Hong Kong – Vietnam ties with four new MOUs
Standard Chartered expands Hong Kong – Vietnam ties with four new MOUs

VOV.VN - Standard Chartered said on October 8 that it has signed four Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) in Vietnam to deepen cooperation across relevant business opportunities with a shared vision to foster Hong Kong-Vietnam corridor business.

Standard Chartered expands Hong Kong – Vietnam ties with four new MOUs
Investors cautious despite stock market upgrade boost
Investors cautious despite stock market upgrade boost

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s stock market experienced a brief surge on October 8 after FTSE Russell announced Vietnam’s upgrade from Frontier to Secondary Emerging Market status, but cautious investor sentiment and profit-taking quickly reversed the gains.

Investors cautious despite stock market upgrade boost
Vietnam – Germany forum spotlights sustainable produce, spice trade
Vietnam – Germany forum spotlights sustainable produce, spice trade

A Vietnam – Germany forum on promoting sustainable agricultural and spice trade took place at Anuga 2025, the world’s largest food and beverage trade fair, held in Germany's Cologne city from October 4 to 8.

Vietnam – Germany forum spotlights sustainable produce, spice trade
FTSE Russell hails Vietnam’s upgrade to secondary emerging market status
FTSE Russell hails Vietnam’s upgrade to secondary emerging market status

VOV.VN - FTSE Russell, a leading global index provider, has congratulated Vietnamese market authorities on their progress in aligning with international standards, noting that Vietnam’s reclassification to a secondary emerging market reflects key infrastructure improvements, according to David Sol, Global Head of Policy and Governance at the firm.

FTSE Russell hails Vietnam’s upgrade to secondary emerging market status
Plans to raise per capita GDP to US$8,500 by 2030
Plans to raise per capita GDP to US$8,500 by 2030

The Government has set national development goals for the decade ahead, aiming to raise per capita GDP to around US$8,500 by 2030.

Plans to raise per capita GDP to US$8,500 by 2030
Vietnam pledges investor‑friendly business climate for Thai enterprises
Vietnam pledges investor‑friendly business climate for Thai enterprises

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung has affirmed Vietnam's readiness to support Thai businesses, expand sustainable cooperation, and create favourable conditions for investment.

Vietnam pledges investor‑friendly business climate for Thai enterprises
Vietnam accelerates transmission projects to support power imports from Laos
Vietnam accelerates transmission projects to support power imports from Laos

The National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT) is accelerating two key 220 kV transmission line projects - Tuong Duong–Do Luong and Do Luong–Nam Cam - to strengthen power supply in Nghe An province and enable electricity imports from Laos, with completion targeted for November.

Vietnam accelerates transmission projects to support power imports from Laos
UK–Vietnam business summit to focus on financial hub, renewable energy development
UK–Vietnam business summit to focus on financial hub, renewable energy development

The UK-Vietnam Business Summit 2025 will be held on November 5 in Ho Chi Minh City, with two strategic priorities — developing an international financial centre in Vietnam and advancing renewable energy, key pillars of future bilateral cooperation.

UK–Vietnam business summit to focus on financial hub, renewable energy development
Digital payments power Vietnam’s economy
Digital payments power Vietnam’s economy

Digital payments are emerging as one of the most dynamic drivers of Vietnam’s economy, with the value of cashless transactions soaring to 26 times the country’s GDP and QR payments growing by more than 81% in the first quarter of 2025.

Digital payments power Vietnam’s economy
PM Pham Minh Chinh orders determined battle against IUU fishing
PM Pham Minh Chinh orders determined battle against IUU fishing

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered resolute combat against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU) practices to secure the European Commission's removal of the yellow card against Vietnamese seafood exports this year.

PM Pham Minh Chinh orders determined battle against IUU fishing
FTSE Russell upgrades Vietnam’s stock market to secondary emerging market status
FTSE Russell upgrades Vietnam’s stock market to secondary emerging market status

VOV.VN - Index provider FTSE Russell released its Equity Country Classification report for September 2025 on October 7 (local time), officially upgrading Vietnam’s stock market from frontier to secondary emerging market status.

FTSE Russell upgrades Vietnam’s stock market to secondary emerging market status
Solid trade turnover sustains strong economic growth
Solid trade turnover sustains strong economic growth

VOV.VN - Trade turnover remained a bright spot in the Vietnamese economy over the nine month period of 2025, expanding 17.3% year on year, far exceeding the full year growth target of 12%.

Solid trade turnover sustains strong economic growth
Sun Group and Hilton deepen strategic partnership to transform VN’s hospitality landscape
Sun Group and Hilton deepen strategic partnership to transform VN’s hospitality landscape

Hilton’s President & CEO Chris Nassetta visited Phu Quoc on October 7 to sign a strategic partnership with Sun Group, marking the development of five hotels with over 2,000 rooms across Quang Ninh, Da Nang, and Phu Quoc.

Sun Group and Hilton deepen strategic partnership to transform VN’s hospitality landscape
Retail sales, service revenue up 11.3% in September
Retail sales, service revenue up 11.3% in September

Increasing domestic demand for goods, services, and tourism, especially during major national holidays, and a surge in international tourist arrivals in Vietnam have substantially contributed to the trade and service sector's growth in September and the first nine months of this year, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.

Retail sales, service revenue up 11.3% in September
Rotor for 2nd turbine successfully installed at Hoa Binh hydropower expansion project
Rotor for 2nd turbine successfully installed at Hoa Binh hydropower expansion project

The rotor of the second turbine has been successfully installed at the construction site of the Hoa Binh hydropower plant expansion project in Hoa Binh ward, the northern province of Phu Tho, marking the completion of rotor installation for the entire project.

Rotor for 2nd turbine successfully installed at Hoa Binh hydropower expansion project
All 34 Vietnamese localities report hikes in industrial output in Q3
All 34 Vietnamese localities report hikes in industrial output in Q3

Vietnam's industrial index of production (IIP) jumped 10% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, with gains recorded in all 34 localities, reported the Ministry of Finance's National Statistics Office (NSO).

All 34 Vietnamese localities report hikes in industrial output in Q3
Resolution 68 drives 18.9% rise in new market entrants
Resolution 68 drives 18.9% rise in new market entrants

Vietnam recorded 145,000 newly registered enterprises in the first nine months of this year, an increase of 18.9% year on year, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO).

Resolution 68 drives 18.9% rise in new market entrants
Vietnam set to lead East Asia-Pacific growth in 2025: World Bank
Vietnam set to lead East Asia-Pacific growth in 2025: World Bank

Vietnam is set to top growth charts among developing East Asia and Pacific economies in 2025, with gross domestic product forecast to rise 6.6%, the region's quickest pace, according to the World Bank (WB)'s East Asia and Pacific Economic Update released for October.

Vietnam set to lead East Asia-Pacific growth in 2025: World Bank
Key socio-economic indicators in first nine months of 2025
Key socio-economic indicators in first nine months of 2025

VOV.VN - The first nine months of 2025 witnessed strong growth in the Vietnamese economy, with the gross domestic product (GDP) expanding by 7.85% - the highest rate recorded in the past three years. Let’s take a closer look at the key economic indicators during this period.

Key socio-economic indicators in first nine months of 2025
International media praise Vietnam’s resilient economic momentum
International media praise Vietnam’s resilient economic momentum

VOV.VN - A number of international newspapers and organizations have recently highlighted Vietnam’s impressive growth pace, calling the country a symbol of resilience in Southeast Asia amid global economic uncertainty.

International media praise Vietnam’s resilient economic momentum
5G network traffic in Vietnam grows faster than in Thailand and China
5G network traffic in Vietnam grows faster than in Thailand and China

The overall 5G data consumption in Vietnam has doubled, while the average 5G traffic in Thailand and China has increased by 1.5 times.

5G network traffic in Vietnam grows faster than in Thailand and China
Nearly 100 businesses to take part in 21st Vietnam Craft Village Fair
Nearly 100 businesses to take part in 21st Vietnam Craft Village Fair

VOV.VN - Nearly 100 businesses from 18 provinces and cities across Vietnam will participate in the 21st Vietnam Craft Village Fair scheduled for October 9 to 13 in Hanoi.

Nearly 100 businesses to take part in 21st Vietnam Craft Village Fair
36 farm produce enterprises join Anuga 2025 in Germany
36 farm produce enterprises join Anuga 2025 in Germany

VOV.VN - Thirty-six Vietnamese enterprises specializing in farm produce and food processing are taking part in the Anuga 2025 International Food Industry Fair, held in Cologne, Germany, from October 4 to 8.

36 farm produce enterprises join Anuga 2025 in Germany
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