Some enterprises in the IT, digital and semiconductor industries will be given preferential treatment in import and export activities, according to the newly issued Customs Law.

Developing fruit production in the northern midland and mountainous region to meet domestic and export standards was the focus of a forum held in Phu Tho province on July 18.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has officially decided to terminate and not renew anti-dumping duties on certain plastic products imported from Malaysia, Thailand, and China.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam and the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Laos co-hosted a thematic workshop on promoting cross-border e-commerce under the theme Supporting Businesses in the Digital Era in Vientiane on the morning of July 18.

VOV.VN - Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam continues to grow steadily, even amid global economic fluctuations, as rising project numbers and capital adjustments reflect strong investor confidence in both new and existing operations, according to the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Finance.

Hanoi is implementing a series of breakthrough plans, ranging from attracting investment and developing high-tech products to facilitating businesses’ global expansion, with a goal of transforming it into the country’s leading hub for key industries and supporting industries.

As Vietnam’s financial markets continue a deeper phase of adjustment following a turbulent period, capital-raising channels are showing increasingly clear signs of divergence.

Vietnam is an ideal destination for data centre investment and the country is expected to see further interest from international investors, experts said.

More than 86 million bank accounts that have not been biometrically authenticated or have been 'frozen' for a long time will be deleted starting September 1 to prevent fraud and cybercrime.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s imports from the United States recorded a sharp increase in the first five months of 2025, reaching US$7.3 billion, up 21% compared to the same period last year, according to data from Vietnam Customs.

VOV.VN - Passion fruit, banana, pineapple, and coconut are emerging as fruit categories with strong potential to reach US$1 billion in export value, contributing to a more diversified structure within Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable sector.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam – Laos Trade Fair 2025 (VIETLAO-EXPO 2025) opened in Vientiane on July 17, drawing the participation of 60 reputable Vietnamese enterprises.

Apartment prices in central HCM City have reached record highs of up to VND600 million (US$23,500) per square metre, fuelling concerns over housing affordability and a widening gap between the property market and average household incomes.

A delegation from the Swiss–Viet Economic Forum (SVEF) led by its Secretary‑General Rachel Nguyen Isenschmid on July 17 met with authorities of Vinh Long province to discuss strategic collaboration opportunities with Swiss and international partners.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for swift and humane action to resolve the 2,981 stalled projects that are tying up critical resources while speaking at a national conference in Hanoi on July 17.

Vietnam's leading industrial park developer Becamex IDC on July 16 signed a cooperation agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, aiming to integrate international sustainability standards into the practical operations of its industrial parks in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Business Association in Belgium (VBAB) is actively rolling out a series of targeted initiatives to boost economic ties between Vietnam and the European Union (EU), with a particular focus on Belgium, a country known for its strengths in seaport infrastructure, clean energy, and logistics.

FTSE Russell, a member of the London Stock Exchange Group, stands ready to help Vietnam upgrade its capital market infrastructure to attract stronger inflows of foreign investment, its Global Head of Equity and Multi Asset Gerald Toledano told Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang during a working session in Hanoi.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will deploy monitoring measures and tools to assess the compliance of commercial banks in implementing requirements related to risk management, especially compliance with Basel III international banking standards, an SBV official said at an event on July 16.

VOV.VN - Experts attending a forum on July 17 urged Ho Chi Minh City to reshape its industrial map in light of its expanded space post-merger, aiming to enhance industrial coordination and regional integration.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang recently visited Normandy, one of France’s most dynamic economic centres, to explore cooperation following the recent elevation of Vietnam–France relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Industry and Trade have announced a downward adjustment in petrol prices, effective from 3 p.m. July 17, bringing rates below VND20,000 per litre.

VOV.VN - Despite global uncertainties and challenges, Vietnam’s economy expanded 7.52% in the first half of 2025, with exports, investment and consumption continuing to be the three key growth drivers behind this impressive performance.

Vietnam’s roadmap to establishing an international financial centre (IFC) hinges not only on planning, infrastructure and human capital, but above all, on attracting strategic investors, according to experts.

Vietnam and Azerbaijan are working to enhance their economic ties through new initiatives aimed at developing their innovation ecosystems and fostering bilateral investment, especially in the digital economy.

VOV.VN - Overseas remittances to Ho Chi Minh City reached an estimated US$5.23 billion in the first six months of 2025, up 22% year-on-year, according to statistics from the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).

VOV.VN - The city of Da Nang will postpone the first Ngoc Linh Ginseng and Medicinal Herbs International Festival, originally planned for 2025, to a more suitable time in 2026, according to the Da Nang Department of Agriculture and Environment.

Vietnam’s credit conditions will remain stable in the second half of 2025, supported by proactive fiscal measures and ongoing institutional reforms, according to analysts of the Vietnam Investors Service (VIS) Rating, an affiliate of Moody’s.

Central Retail Vietnam, a member of Thai retail giant Central Retail, officially inaugurated the GO! Hung Yen Shopping Centre in the northern province of Hung Yen on July 16, marking its 43rd location in Vietnam.

Following a strong impression at the 3rd Global Digital Trade Expo (GDTE 2024), the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade will lead a business delegation to the 4th GDTE, scheduled to take place from September 23–29 in Hangzhou, China.