Vietnamese and Thai businesses explored trade and investment opportunities at an industrial trade exchange event in Ho Chi Minh City on February 13.

The Vietnamese and Chinese media need to actively explore and spread stories about the friendship between the two countries across different historical periods, helping future generations better understand their special solidarity, according to a Chinese scholar.

The USD/VND exchange rate remains under pressure as ongoing trade tensions push the USD higher.

For the first time, Vietnam has participated in the International Tourism Exchange (BIT) Milan – Italy’s largest and most prestigious travel fair, seeking to advertise its image and tourism products while fostering tourism cooperation with the European nation.

The State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC) is currently exploring solutions to support foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises seeking to go public amid growing demand for new commodities on the market, said Vice Chairman of SSC Bui Hoang Hai.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) continued its net liquidity injection in the first two trading sessions of the Year of the Snake on February 3 and 4, pumping over VND35 trillion (US$1.4 billion) into the market.

Vietnam and New Zealand agreed to enhance political trust through more bilateral exchanges and consultations, strengthen defence and security cooperation, and strongly implement practical measures to facilitate market access for each other's products, aiming to reach the trade target of US$3 billion.

Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Duc Chi has urged the securities industry to accelerate administrative reform, adopt cutting-edge technology, and continue tackling obstacles hindering market upgrade.

Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei has discussed efforts to boost infrastructure connectivity, tourism cooperation, and cultural exchange between the two countries in a recent interview with a special programme by the Voice of China.

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has proposed a controlled pilot programme for fintech activities, including digital asset and cryptocurrency trades at financial centres.