High export prices helped the pepper export value remain positive in the first quarter of 2025, despite a decrease in export volume, however, with the US announcing base and reciprocal tariffs on imported goods, exporters are concerned about facing significant losses in the coming time.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has set a target for the agro-forestry-fishery sector to grow by at least 4% in 2025, with export turnover expected to reach US$65 billion, striving for US$70 billion.

VOV.VN - The United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) announced on April 8 that it will increase its charter capital of its Vietnam subsidiary to VND10 trillion, a move which reaffirms its commitment to the country with a fresh capital injection and new headquarters in Ho Chi Minh City.

Economists underlined the need for Vietnamese Government and businesses to apply measures to adapt to the new tariff policy of the US to maintain growth during a meeting held by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Industry and Trade on April 8.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez held talks in Hanoi on April 9, sharing visions and working out an action plan to elevate the Vietnam – Spain strategic partnership to new heights.

VOV.VN - The first quarter of 2025 saw Vietnamese economy record positive outcomes as the gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 6.93%, whilst foreign arrivals to the country surged by 29.6% on-year.

In response to US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a minimum 10% import tariff on all goods and a 46% countervailing duty on Vietnamese imports, the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AmCham Vietnam) has put forward proposals aimed at balancing the interests of both nations.

VOV.VN - The Minister of National Defence of Vietnam Phan Van Giang and his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun will meet at the border and co-chair the ninth Vietnam-China Border Defence Friendship Exchange in mid-April.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Security and relevant agencies, on April 9 repatriated 39 Vietnamese citizens who had been detained for immigration violations in Myanmar.

VOV.VN - The index of industrial production (IIP) during the first quarter of this year recorded an impressive growth rate of 7.8% year - on - year, recording the highest figure since 2020.