The Vietnam Export Promotion Forum 2025, scheduled for November 26 in Hanoi, will be hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) to provide strategic directions for exporters as they navigate a rapidly changing global landscape.

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son on the evening of November 24 inspected preparations for the Autumn Economic Forum 2025, which will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from November 25-27 under the theme “Green Transition in the Digital Era.”

VOV.VN - A workshop themed “Empowering Digital Economy Growth in the New Era” took place in Hanoi on November 25, focusing on the role of AI and 5G integration in driving Vietnam’s next phase of digital economic expansion.

The year-end period remains a peak season for retail, but this year’s standout trend is the shift towards technology-driven operations and data-based promotions.

Foreign investments in Vietnam's industrial and energy sectors are on the rise, signalling strong interest from international players and presenting new opportunities for growth.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on November 24 received a delegation of the European–ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC) and the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham), reaffirming Vietnam’s commitment to fostering a transparent, stable and favourable investment environment for European enterprises.

Swedish textile recycling company Syre is accelerating plans to develop a global network of recycling plants, with its first gigascale factory expected to break ground in 2027 in central Gia Lai province of Vietnam.

Starting January 1, 2026, domestic banks will no longer accept passports as valid identification for Vietnamese citizens in any transactions, including payments, cash withdrawals, or card services, according to circulars issued by the State Bank of Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) will host the Green Economy Forum (GEF) 2025 in Hanoi on November 27, serving as a hub for dialogue on sustainable development solutions among policymakers, experts, and the business community amid growing climate pressures.

VOV.VN - Tan Cang – Cai Mep International Terminal (TCIT), a member of Saigon Newport Corporation, reached a significant milestone on November 24 when it officially logged its 2,000,000th TEU of 2025, marking the third year the terminal has exceeded the 2-million-TEU threshold.

VOV.VN - Budget airline Vietjet on November 24 received Boeing 737-8 aircraft, the first of the 200 jets valued at US$32 billion ordered from Boeing, marking a major milestone in the airline’s fleet modernisation strategy.

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Industry and Trade is set to intensify consumer stimulus efforts until the peak Lunar New Year (Tet) shopping season to help the city achieve its economic growth targets.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has recently held a conference to implement the national logistics development strategy for 2025-2035, with a vision to 2050, the first of its kind with long-term and comprehensive scale and clear quantified targets.

VOV.VN - This year’s Black Friday, one of the largest shopping events with promotions across both e-commerce platforms and physical stores, sees consumers approaching purchases more cautiously and selectively despite widespread discounts.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s tuna exports are unlikely to rebound in the final quarter as the industry continues to struggle with raw material shortages, tighter IUU (illegal, unreported and unregulated) fishing controls and rising compliance costs, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and and Producers.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s exports to the United States reached an all-time high between January and October, exceeding US$126 billion and surpassing last year’s total turnover despite ongoing tariff pressures.

The US has announced the preliminary conclusion of its anti-dumping duty review on Vietnamese honey, with a significant reduction in the duty rate compared to the previous period.

Da Nang has taken another step towards becoming a regional financial and legal hub with the launch of the APEC Vietnam International Commercial Arbitration Centre’s branch in the city, aiming to give businesses and investors faster, more transparent options for resolving disputes.

VOV.VN - The Embassy of Vietnam in Bulgaria, in coordination with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Burgas city, recently organised a Vietnam–Bulgaria business seminar, aiming to strengthen business links and trade exchanges.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Airlines on November 22 inaugurated a direct flight connecting Jakarta (Indonesia) and Hanoi (Vietnam), coinciding with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Indonesia (December 30, 1955 – 2025).

VOV.VN - Circular economy in agriculture is increasingly recognised as a vital approach to building a modern, sustainable sector that maximises value, reduces costs, and minimises environmental impacts.

The “Vietnam Dialogue 2025” forum, held at the weekend in Frankfurt, brought together a large number of German and Vietnamese experts, scholars, and representatives from leading European corporations in the fields of technology, finance and energy.

Vietnam remains committed to openness and supporting a free, fair and rules-based trading system, while continuing to push for greater diversification and multilateralisation of its partnerships and markets, Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang has said.

Vietnam aims to hold average inflation to around 3.3% in 2025, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc said at a Government meeting on price management on November 21, citing the need for tighter coordination between fiscal and monetary policies amidst global economic uncertainty.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s total import–export turnover exceeded US$800 billion as of November 15, setting a new national record, according to the latest figures from Vietnam Customs.

A range of Vietnam’s key agricultural products is being showcased at the Vietnam Trade Office’s pavilion at the 8th Food Expo in Hong Kong, China, attracting strong interest from visitors.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on the business communities of Vietnam and South Africa to enhance investment, solidarity, cooperation, and mutual support to secure shared successes, development, and happiness.

Streamlined visa processes and greater flight connectivity will help boost tourism between the UAE and Vietnam, as the countries strengthen ties after finalising a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) last year, according to travel industry executives.

Hyundai HT, a leading Republic of Korea (RoK) smart-home solutions provider, has announced plans to establish its first overseas manufacturing subsidiary - Hyundai HT Global - in Vietnam’s northern Phu Tho province.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with senior leaders of several leading South African businesses in Johannesburg on November 21, to explore enhanced trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.