The sixth Vietnam International Shrimp Industry Technology Expo (VietShrimp 2025) opened in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on March 26, bringing together industry leaders, experts, and policymakers to advance sustainable shrimp farming.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has emerged as the fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia, with two-way trade with New Zealand reaching US$2.68 billion following growth of 40% recorded over the past five years, according to New Zealand’s newswire rnz.co.nz.

VOV.VN - Standard Chartered Bank has adjusted its US$-VND exchange rate forecast to reflect shifts in global and regional economic conditions, according to the bank’s latest macroeconomic update on Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The Australian Government has increased its budget for overseas aid programs, including a higher allocation for Vietnam compared to the previous year.

VinFast, Vietnam’s largest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has partnered with MGA.414 Corporation, the operator of the JIGA automotive service chain, to expand its EV service network in the Philippines.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese exporters are seizing opportunities to build their brands and promote products in the high-potential Middle East - Africa market.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade’s National Competition Commission and the British Embassy in Vietnam signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on consumer protection on March 25 as part of the ASEAN-UK Economic Integration Programme which aims at enhancing renewal, economic development, and sustainable development.

Breakthrough solutions, harmonious strategies, and close coordination between competent agencies and businesses are significant to promote trade between Vietnam's northern mountainous province of Ha Giang and Wenshan in China’s Yunnan province, according to insiders.

Ho Chi Minh City authorities reaffirmed their commitment to creating the best possible conditions for businesses from the Republic of Korea (RoK) at a dialogue on March 25, aimed at unlocking new cooperation and investment opportunities.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s rice export prices have increased for the second consecutive week after a period of sharp decline, and experts predict that rice exports will improve in the second quarter of the year.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports hosted a workshop on March 25 to devise a sports development strategy in the city and to seize upon technology trends to fully tap into the potential of the sports economy.

VOV.VN - After more than half a year since signing the protocol on frozen durian exports, Vietnam has officially shipped its first batch of frozen durian to China.

VOV.VN - The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) is scheduled to release its Whitebook 2025 on April 11 to demonstrate its strong commitment to enhancing the investment environment in Vietnam and deepening economic cooperation between the two sides.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Malaysia shared experience and discussed the possibility of cooperation in developing renewable energy projects during a working session in Hanoi on March 25 between the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Embassy of Malaysia.

Israeli agritech companies can help Vietnam increase the productivity and quality of agricultural exports, thus sharing profits, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Israel Ly Duc Trung when attending a seminar held on March 24 to promote the Middle Eastern country's agritech in the Vietnamese market.

VOV.VN - Aeon Entertainment, a subsidiary of Japanese retailer Aeon Group, is set to open its first movie theater in Vietnam this year and will invest between US$134 - 200 million by 2035, according to Nikkei Asia.

VOV.VN - Vietnam exported 560 tonnes of chili during the opening two months of the year worth US$1.9 million, marking sharp decreases of 65.4% in volume and 52.1% in value compared to the same period from last year, according to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA).

VOV.VN - Vietnamese import-export trade turnover recorded approximately US$163 billion as of March 15, marking a 12% growth compared to the same period in 2024, the Department of Customs reported.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung on March 24 chaired a meeting with ministries and agencies to discuss the country’s private sector development project, noting that related solutions must be targeted, accurate, bold enough, and within authorities' jurisdiction.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh encouraged German businesses to study and invest in international financial centres that are to take shape in the future in Vietnam, during a roundtable in Frankfurt on March 24.

Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2025 is projected to grow by nearly 8%, setting the stage for sustained economic development throughout the year.

Omoda & Jaecoo Vietnam has signed strategic agreements with five major partners to develop a nationwide electric vehicle (EV) charging network.

VOV.VN - Leaders of the World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC), a non-profit financial association, and German businesses have said they are ready to engage in building international financial centres in Vietnam.

A handbook providing instructions to enterprises on how to adopt the ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) framework was released by the Ministry of Finance at a conference in Hanoi on March 24.

VOV.VN - On March 24, the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore, in collaboration with the Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA), organized a seminar to introduce the potential and development strategy of Vietnam’s semiconductor industry.

PVI Insurance Corporation has once again affirmed its position as the leading non-life insurer in Vietnam after being awarded an A- (Excellent) financial strength rating by global credit rating agency AM Best for the third consecutive year.

VOV.VN - Vietnam fetchedapproximately US$2.28 billion from exporting 406,637 tonnes of coffee by mid-March, marking a significant increase compared to the same period last year, according to Vietnam Customs.

The Ministry of Finance has submitted to the Government a draft decree on implementing a pilot programme for the issuing and trading of digital assets.

VOV.VN - The export price of Vietnam’s 5% broken rice has risen for the second consecutive week, reaching US$397 per tonne, an increase of US$3 from the previous week, according to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA).

Geely Auto, a leading automobile manufacturer based in China, officially entered the Vietnamese market with the launch of its brand and new vehicle models as well as announcement of its nationwide distribution network on March 21.