State President Luong Cuong received John Denton, Secretary-General of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), in Gyeongju city, the Republic of Korea (RoK), on October 30, on the occasion of the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week.

VOV.VN - Standard Chartered Bank has lifted Vietnam’s 2025 growth forecast from 6.1% to 7.5%, and its 2026 projection from 6.2% to 7.2%, according to its latest macroeconomic update.

VOV.VN - Within the framework of the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Gyeongju, the Republic of Korea, on October 30, Vietnam and Singapore signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) on rice trade, marking a new step forward in strengthening economic ties and ensuring regional food

Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang has recently paid a working trip to Perpignan city of Pyrénées-Orientales province in Occitanie region, opening new avenues for cooperation across economy, education, energy transition and sustainable growth, the strategic priorities shared by both countries.

AI was not merely an applied technology but was becoming part of the national intellectual infrastructure, said Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Hoang Minh at a recent digital forum.

Digital finance is emerging as a key driver of Vietnam’s economic transformation as the country strives to achieve high-income status by 2045, create millions of new jobs, and expand access to finance for all, experts said at a conference in HCM City on October 29.

VOV.VN - To achieve the GDP growth target of 8.3-8.5% in 2025, the Vietnamese Government needs to maintain macroeconomic stability while revitalizing traditional growth drivers and promoting new momentum.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam on October 29 met with executives from several leading British corporations and international financial institutions as part of his official visit to the United Kingdom.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Austria discussed ways to enhance cooperation in skilled labour and investment during a meeting between Vietnamese Ambassador to Austria Vu Le Thai Hoang and Rene Tritscher, Managing Director of the Austrian Business Agency (ABA) in Vienna on October 29.

The Autumn Fair 2025 continued to buzz with visitors and shoppers on its third day, with the fashion and food zones emerging as the biggest draw thanks to deep discounts and lively entertainment.

A seminar was held on October 29 to encourage Vietnamese businesses to innovate packaging, enhance competitiveness, and develop export brands in a more professional, modern, and sustainable manner.

The Vietnam Report JSC officially launched the inaugural ALPHA30 ranking of the top 30 strategic investment corporations in Vietnam this year at a ceremony in Hanoi on October 28.

The Agency for Domestic Market Surveillance and Development under the Ministry of Industry and Trade organised the Vietnam Domestic Trade Forum, with focus on directions for developing domestic trade in the new era, as part of the ongoing Autumn Fair 2025 in Hanoi on October 28.

Vietnam is aiming to become an innovative and reliable partner to New Zealand in the region's supply chain by encouraging the island nation's importers, distributors and retailers to explore collaboration opportunities, according to Deputy Director of the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade) Le Hoang Tai.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam had a working session with Anthony McFarlane, Head of Corporate Affairs at Sunrice Group, Australia's largest rice producer and distributor in Canberra on October 29.

A seminar on trade promotion between Vietnam and Hungary was held in Szeged on October 28, gathering crowds of representatives from businesses of the two countries.

Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang on October 28 met with Karl Yeh, Managing Director and Head of Public Sector Coverage for Asia-Pacific at JP Morgan – one of the world’s leading financial institutions.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has called for the rapid completion of a comprehensive national fisheries management database to strengthen monitoring of fishing activities and demonstrate Vietnam’s determination to eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Collaboration with partners, particularly Chinese businesses, remains a key focus in the city’s development agenda, stated Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of Can Tho city Nguyen Tuan Anh during a working session with Consul General of China in Ho Chi Minh City Tang Li.

VOV.VN - HSBC has raised its forecast for Vietnam’s 2025 GDP growth from 6.6% to 7.9%, citing strong third-quarter results that reinforce the country’s position as ASEAN’s fastest-growing economy, according to its latest “Vietnam at a Glance” report.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s state budget revenue is expected to reach VND 2.38 quadrillion (US$95 billion) in 2025, up nearly 17% from 2024, according to the Ministry of Finance.

Vietnam and Russia have agreed to develop a railway project linking the two countries via China and Mongolia to strengthen transport connectivity and expand regional economic cooperation.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung on October 28 attended the opening of the 9th edition of Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and met with Saudi Arabian Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal bin Fadhil Al-Ibrahim and representatives of major Saudi Arabian corporations.

Since Vietnam and the UK established diplomatic relations in 1973 and upgraded to a Strategic Partnership in September 2010, the two sides have enjoyed strong growth in all-round cooperation.

VOV.VN - Chuong conical hats, Bat Trang ceramics, Chang Son paper fans and other finely crafted handicrafts are on display at the first Autumn Fair, bringing Hanoi’s rich cultural heritage to life.

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu have discussed ways to boost economic, trade, and investment cooperation, as well as coordination in the ASEAN–Canada relations, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), and the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

VOV.VN - Northern Hung Yen province held an investment promotion conference on October 28 in Tokyo, highlighting the province’s potential and advantages to attract Japanese businesses.

Trade between Vietnam and China is posed to set a record height this year with strong momentum from deepened cooperation through large trade promotion events and the upgrade of the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) 3.0 Protocol.

More than just a destination for leisure or shopping, the Autumn Fair 2025 has become a dynamic platform showcasing the innovative spirit, standardisation efforts, and global aspirations of Vietnamese businesses.

Vietnam’s aviation industry is flying high again, with passenger numbers expected to hit a record 84 million this year, marking a powerful comeback from the pandemic, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).