VOV.VN - The Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) have refreshed their long-standing partnership with a renewed focus on Vietnam-led priorities.

VOV.VN - The 2025 longan crop in northern Hung Yen province is expected to receive a major boost in both yield and quality, with more than 50,000 tons projected for harvest, over 60% of which will meet VietGAP and organic standards.

VOV.VN - Malaysia’s Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation on August 25 announced that the country is advancing deeper integration under the ASEAN Power Grid initiative to strengthen resilience and unlock opportunities for cross-border energy trade.

Vietnam’s sugar sector is under pressure as prices crumble to record lows in the region, leaving companies scrambling to stay afloat.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has sharply increased the import of computers and electronic products from China to meet both domestic demand and support export-oriented production.

VOV.VN - The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s conglomerate LOTTE has recently hosted its first-ever large recruitment event in Vietnam, marking a key milestone in its global human resource development strategy.

Automaker VinFast, a subsidiary of conglomerate Vingroup, announced it would debut its first battery-swapping electric motorbike model, Evo Max, this October at an expected price of VND20 million (US$759).

Vietnam stands out as one of Emirates SkyCargo’s fastest-growing export markets in Southeast Asia, fueled by robust demand for high-value cargo such as electronics, textiles, and agricultural products, the company stated.

Forbes Vietnam magazine has announced the top 50 listed companies in Vietnam in 2025, honouring outstanding enterprises across various sectors including Vietjet, FPT, Vinamilk and Petrolimex.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s sturgeon production has grown at an average annual rate of 49.13% between 2007 and 2023, placing the country among the top six producers of sturgeon in the world, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

VinFast announced on August 23 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest bank, to offer vehicle financing packages for individual customers through its exclusive dealer network.

VOV.VN - Over 300 importers and suppliers from 60 countries and territories worldwide are set to participate in Vietnam International Sourcing 2025 (VIS 2025) and the Ho Chi Minh City Export Forum slated for September 4 - 6 in Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - As global demand for Vietnam’s textile and footwear exports becomes increasingly volatile, the domestic market is seen as a major opportunity if it is fully tapped, said industry insiders at a conference held in Ho Chi Minh City on August 22.

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry's HCM City Branch (VCCI-HCM), in collaboration with the Australian Embassy through the Aus4Skills Programme, released a report titled “Increasing Regional Logistics Linkages to Promote Socio-Economic Development in the Southeast Region” in HCM City on August 22.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into certain ceramic tiles imported from India following complaints from domestic producers who alleged that the dumping caused significant harm to the local industry.

Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Vietnam Bader Almatrooshi praised the southern province of Tay Ninh for its scenic landscapes and promising investment climate during a working session on August 22 with local authorities.

Vietnam will launch the 2026 Economic Census in January next year to develop a comprehensive overview of production and business activities across all economic sectors nationwide.

The business community has plays a central role in advancing the sustainable development agenda in Vietnam, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc said at the 12th Vietnam Corporate Sustainability Forum (VCSF) in Hanoi on August 22.

Leaders of Ninh Binh province held a working session on August 21 with representatives of the Korea Federation of Small and Medium Businesses (KBIZ), which has a strong presence in the northern locality.

VOV.VN - Vietnam's rice export prices have reached the highest levels globally, surpassing those of other leading rice exporters such as India, Thailand, and Pakistan, reported the Vietnam Food Association (VFA).

VOV.VN - With a young population and rising consumer demand, Vietnam is emerging as one of the most promising markets for Indonesia’s food and beverage (F&B) industry, according to Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade.

VOV.VN - Vietnam's spice industry is targeting US$2 billion in export revenue by 2025, driven by growing global demand and expanded investment in high-quality raw material zones.

VOV.VN - Professor Carl Thayer, a leading expert on Vietnam at the Australian Defence Force Academy (University of New South Wales), has affirmed that after 80 years of national development and reform, Vietnam is emerging as one of the fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia.

Vietnam’s “One Commune, One Product” (OCOP) programme is riding the wave of e-commerce and social media to propel its rural brands onto the global stage, blending cultural heritage with digital savvy to tap premium markets.

The InnoEx Business Innovation Forum 2025 officially opened in Ho Chi Minh City on August 21, under the theme “Shaping the Future Economy: From Data to Digital Assets.”

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, in coordination with the Vietnamese Consulate General in Sydney, on August 21 hosted the “Vietnam – Australia Forum on trade promotion, cooperation in training and human resources development in agriculture and environment.”

Vietnam’s trade activities remained vibrant in the first half of August 2025, with total import-export turnover exceeding US$40.36 billion, according to preliminary data released by the Department of Customs under the Ministry of Finance.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City on August 21 officially announced the establishment of the Alliance for Research, Training and Semiconductor Manpower (ARTSeMi), which aims to pool resources and boost collaboration among universities, management agencies, and businesses in building a development strategy for the semiconductor industry.

Despite a temporary halt in rice import from the Philippines, Vietnam’s rice exports are expected to exceed 8.2 million tonnes for the whole year, bolstered by rising shipments to such markets as Bangladesh, China, and South Africa.

Long Son Petrochemicals Co., Ltd. (LSP) announced the restart of operations at the Long Son Petrochemical Complex on August 20, following more than 10 months of suspension.