VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Tra fish (pangasius) exports to the European Union have maintained steady growth, reaching US$16 million in April, up 9% year on year, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Ho Chi Minh City aims to develop a startup and innovation environment on par with Singapore’s, so that investors no longer need to go abroad to launch their ventures, according to the municipal Department of Science and Technology.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has made a significant leap in the Asia-Pacific air travel market, rising from the 11th largest air passenger market in 2014 to 8th in 2024, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on May 21 launched the Environmental and Social Risk Management System (ESMS) Handbook in Credit Granting Activities.

VOV.VN - Domestic consumption is considered one of the key drivers of economic growth. To achieve the 2025 economic growth target of over 8%, boosting consumer demand, particularly through the continued 2% cut in value-added tax (VAT), is seen as a crucial solution.

VOV.VN - The northern province of bac Ninh has secured more than US$856 million in additional investment capital, underlining its strong commitment to improving the local investment climate and supporting business growth.

VOV.VN - The most optimistic scenario envisions a 10% tariff imposed by the US on Vietnamese goods, under which Vietnam’s GDP growth could reach the target range of 7.5–8%.

VOV.VN - Given the tightening of consumer spending and their focus on value-driven choices, many businesses have launched attractive promotional programs running until the end of the year to stimulate consumption and econmic growth.

Nikkei Asia on May 5 published a mega story by journalist Atsushi Tomiyama, analysing the impressive economic growth that Vietnam has achieved thanks to its renovation efforts.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh presented a supplementary assessment report on the socio-economic development and state budget in 2024, along with updates on the performance of the socio-economic development and state budget tasks in early 2025 at the 15th National Assembly’s 9th session that opened in Hanoi on May 5.