VOV.VN - Vietnam’s raw cashew imports totaled more than US$4 billion in the ten-month period of 2024, the highest level in three years, as global raw material prices increased sharply, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

The Swiss–Viet Economic Forum 2025 officially opened in the central city of Da Nang on November 4 under the theme “Innovative Partnerships for Sustainable Growth,” aiming to transform high-level dialogue into practical cooperation.

The National E-commerce Week and Vietnam Online Shopping Day (Online Friday) 2025 will take place from November 13–17, offering maximum promotional incentives, with discounts and promotional values of up to 100% on goods and services.

The 25th International Agricultural Exhibition (AgroViet 2025) is set to return to Hanoi from November 12 to 16, bringing together around 100 exhibitors from both Vietnam and abroad.

Vietnam’s exports continued to expand strongly, rising more than 16% year-on-year to around US$368 billion by mid-October, narrowing the gap with last year’s total of over US$405 billion, according to Vietnam Customs.

After years of preparation in planning and strategy, the development of an international financial centre (IFC) in Ho Chi Minh City has entered a substantive implementation phase, driven by new cooperation agreements with leading global financial institutions and internationally standardised training programmes, paving the way for its launch in 2025.

Vietnam regards the establishment of an international financial centre as one of the key institutional breakthroughs and an important move to unlock resources, accelerate growth model transformation associated with economic restructuring and enhance national competitiveness, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on November 4.

VOV.VN - Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter has emphasized the importance of free trade agreements for Switzerland and EFTA members, expressing the desire to accelerate FTA negotiations with Vietnam.

Vietjet is set to soar higher with the launch of its first-ever direct flights connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Manila, marking a new chapter in the airline’s regional expansion.

Queensland State, Australia, officially launched its second trade and investment office in Hanoi on November 3, reinforcing Vietnam’s central role in the state’s Southeast Asia strategy.

DOJI and Sunset Hospitality officially signed a memorandum of understanding and management agreement in Hanoi recently, setting the stage for the introduction of internationally recognised dining experiences to the Vietnamese market.

Vietnam’s retail market is at a turning point, shifting from traditional models to modern ones, and from mass consumption to smart and sustainable consumption. Therefore, retail enterprises are advised to move toward modern, digitalised, and sustainable management and business practices.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased to 54.5 in October, up from 50.4 in September, signalling a solid improvement in the health of the sector, according to S&P Global’s latest report released on November 3.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has long been a trusted and reliable partner of the German state of Thuringia. By placing greater focus on agriculture and agri-tech, areas where Vietnam has both strengths and strategic importance, the two sides can further strengthen and expand the foundation for mutually beneficial cooperation.

Hanoi attracted US$14.9 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in October, bringing total FDI inflows in the first ten months of 2025 to US$3.91 billion, 2.4 times higher than the same period last year, according to the city’s Statistics Office.

Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports were estimated at over US$7 billion in the first 10 months of 2025, up 14% year on year.

VOV.VN - Foreign direct investment (FDI) remains a bright spot in Vietnam’s economy, but the key challenge now is to strengthen linkages between domestic enterprises and FDI firms to build an independent, self-reliant and sustainable economy.

Vietjet Air and Airbus have signed a contract for the purchase of 100 A321neo aircraft, together with 50 additional purchase options at a recent ceremony held at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, witnessed by the UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy Matt Western and senior executives from both sides.

VOV.VN - The Embassy of Vietnam in Sri Lanka, in coordination with the Sri Lanka Greater Mekong Business Council (MBC), has recently hosted, a seminar in Colombo under the theme Business and Investment in Vietnam: Opportunities, Challenges and Strategies for Sri Lankan Enterprises.

VOV.VN - After a brief disruption caused by the temporary suspension of several testing laboratories, durian testing and export activities across the country have largely returned to normal, ensuring smooth operations for exporters and farmers.

The Government has issued Resolution No. 352/NQ-CP approving the contents of the draft Law on E-commerce.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the second meeting of the national steering committee for implementing the Politburo’s Resolution No. 68/NQ/TW on the private sector development on November 1.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has emphasized the need for data to be traded on exchanges, calling for a national data exchange with pioneering regulations, infrastructure as the foundation, advanced technology, and skilled human resources, while ensuring data security as a prerequisite for market development.

After five days, the first Autumn Fair 2025 has affirmed its position as a major business and networking hub, where domestic and foreign enterprises found opportunities to expand markets, promote products and showcase the strength of Vietnamese brands.

Hai Phong is emerging as one of Vietnam’s front runners in tackling illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, from strict control over its fishing fleet, enhanced voyage monitoring, to traceability and sustainable management of marine resources.

Vietnam Post is showcasing its modern postal, logistics, and retail services at the first Autumn Fair 2025, held at the Vietnam Exposition Centre (VEC) in Hanoi.

As part of the first Autumn Fair 2025, a livestream session introducing and selling products was held on October 30 at the Vietnam Exposition Centre (VEC) via the TikTok channel “BTV Ngoc Bamboo.”

The Hong Kong-Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) and Standard Chartered, in their reports released late October, raised the GDP growth forecasts for Vietnam to 7.9% and 7.5%, respectively, nearly 2 percentage points higher than their previous projections.

The Vietnam International Electronics and Smart Appliances Expo (IEAE) is taking place at the Hanoi International Exhibition Centre (ICE), serving not only as a showcase for advanced products, technologies and solutions, but also as a platform for global value chain development between Vietnamese and international enterprises.

The first Autumn Fair 2025, taking place in Hanoi from October 26 to November 4, has seen record-breaking visitor numbers and a significant surge in purchasing power, resulting in substantial revenue for participating businesses.