VOV.VN - Vietnam plans to launch its first free trade zones (FTZs) in 2026 under a proposal discussed by the government at a meeting on December 5, as the country seeks to pilot breakthrough policies to spur growth and strengthen its competitiveness.

The Republic of Korea’s medical and beauty device manufacturers are increasingly viewing Vietnam where the median age is 33.4 as a promising market with strong consumer demand and rapid economic growth.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Grand Sale 2025, the largest promotion campaign nationwide, kicked off on December 1, aiming to stimulate domestic consumer spending, boost production and business activities, and contribute to the country’s economic growth.

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.

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.

VOV.VN - Techfest Vietnam 2025, the country’s largest annual festival for innovative startups, is set to take place from December 12–14 in Hanoi, showcasing the country’s commitment to harnessing social creativity and positioning innovation as a key driver of economic growth in the new era.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who heads the State steering committee for national key projects in the transport sector, chaired the committee’s 21st meeting on November 8, during which he noted that experience from many countries worldwide shows rapid development requires investment in strategic infrastructure.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s top largest private enterprises are the backbone of the economy and a key driver of Vietnam’s transition into a new era of growth and innovation while institutional reforms are expected to create a solid foundation for future development.

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.

Numerous British news outlets on October 29 (local time) reported on the important agreements reached between Vietnam and the UK during Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam’s visit to London.