Vietnam showcased durian and related products at the first-ever ASEAN–China Durian Festival held in Beijing on August 9 by the ASEAN–China Centre (ACC) and the embassies of ASEAN member states.

VOV.VN - Alongside trade, industrial and energy cooperation has consistently been a focus of both Vietnam and the Republic of Korea, forming a key pillar of their relations.

Party General Secretary To Lam’s state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) from August 10 - 13 is expected to mark a new milestone in the bilateral relationship, creating fresh momentum for trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.

China’s Laoling city, in coordination with VINEXAD, hosted a series of events in Ho Chi Minh City from August 7-9 to seek trade and economic cooperation with Vietnam.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Minh Vu led a delegation to Mondulkiri, Ratanakiri, and Kratie provinces from August 5-8, aiming to deepen economic ties and support Vietnamese businesses operating in Cambodia’s northeastern region.

In the context of the growing global digital economy, digital transformation and the promotion of e-commerce are key drivers helping Vietnam boost integration, enhance competitiveness, and expand export markets, according to the Vietnam E-commerce and Digital Economy Agency (IDEA) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

VOV.VN - Export coffee prices have soared, helping Vietnamese businesses rake in a record-high of nearly US$6 billion in just the first seven months of this year, far surpassing the total value for all of last year.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is among the fastest-growing electric motorcycle markets alongside China, India, and Turkey, making a significant contribution to the overall global electric motorcycle market expansion, according to Motorcycles Data.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visit to Brazil in July has opened the door for Vietnam’s seafood industry, particularly tilapia exports.

The VinEnergo Energy Joint Stock Company has signed memoranda of understanding to install rooftop solar power systems integrated with battery energy storage systems (BESS) with the VinFast automobile plant and two battery factories in the central province of Ha Tinh.

VOV.VN - Vietnam will continue reciprocal trade negotiations with the United States to secure the most favourable commitments for Vietnam, aiming toward a comprehensive trade agreement.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Food Association (VFA) has urgently requested the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) to work with the Philippine Department of Agriculture following Manila’s recent announcement to suspend rice imports for 60 days starting September 1, 2025.

VOV.VN - Vietnam on August 8 launched VietnamUSA.Arobid.com, the country’s first B2B e-commerce platform specifically designed to help Vietnamese businesses access the US market, a large but challenging market with strict standards, tariffs, and distribution channels.

A promotional event for the “Tasteful Europe – Tradition and Quality” programme with business networking activities took place in Ho Chi Minh City on August 7 with the aim of boosting trade and investment between Vietnamese and Polish enterprises.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is on course to surpass the Philippines and become the fourth-largest automobile market in ASEAN, fueled by rising consumer demand and a strong economic outlook.

VOV.VN - Vietnam spent US$8.87 billion on importing US commodities in the first half of the year, marking an annual 22% increase and representing the highest import value ever recorded in bilateral trade, according to Vietnam Customs.

Vietnamese consumers spend over VND1.233 trillion (US$48 million) on online shopping each day on average, highlighting the strong purchasing power of online channels amid the ongoing shift toward digital consumption, according to the latest report by e-commerce growth consultancy YouNet ECI.

A growing number of major domestic and international investors are showing strong interest in Vietnam’s pilot digital asset market.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed authorities to closely track global and domestic developments to ensure flexible, timely, and effective responses, especially in light of the US’s new tariff policies, Minister and Chairman of the Government Office Tran Van Son told a press conference in Hanoi on August 7.

Vietnam is fast becoming a vital link in the global supply chain, attracting global manufacturers like Nike, Coherent, and Huali.

Authorities of Lang Son's Dong Dang Border Gate Economic Zone Authority and a delegation from the Party Committee of Pingxiang city, Guangxi, China, met on August 7 in Lang Son province to discuss the organisation of delivery and receipt methods for import and export goods via customs clearance points.

Vietfood & Beverage – Propack Vietnam 2025, the largest international food and beverage (F&B) exhibition in Vietnam, opened in Ho Chi Minh City on August 7.

VOV.VN - Foreign direct investment (FDI) continues to play a vital role in Vietnam’s path to industrialisation by fueling economic growth, enhancing industrial capacity, and accelerating structural transformation, according to a seminar held in Hanoi on August 7.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is expected to submit to the Prime Minister on August 8 a comprehensive response plan to address the recent adjustments in US reciprocal tariffs.

VOV.VN - A seminar was held in Ho Chi Minh City on August 7 to examine export prospects for Vietnamese businesses to tap into the global Halal market via Malaysia.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s national economy has maintained strong momentum over the past seven months, but significant short- and long-term challenges remain, according to Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance announced adjustments to fuel retail prices, with slight increases for petrol and reductions for some types of oil, starting 3p.m. on August 7.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese economy maintained strong recovery momentum in the first seven months of 2025, marked by impressive indicators.

Vietnam is witnessing increasing interest from global semiconductor giants, but officials and experts agree that more large-scale and strategic projects are needed to drive long-term growth and elevate the country’s position in the global semiconductor supply chain.

Vietnam’s stock market experienced a vibrant July, marked by the strong recovery of foreign capital flows.