
Lâm Đồng sees positive business indicators in January
Macro Economy
During discussions with the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Syre Group outlined its intention to develop a high-tech fabric production complex in Nhơn Hội A Industrial Park, Bình Định Province.
H&M plans $1 billion investment to turn Bình Định into a circular textile hub
Macro Economy
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) issued a legal support plan for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in 2025 to provide information, advice and disseminate laws to businesses.
The MoIT issues a legal support plan for SMEs in 2025
Trade
The British Embassy and Việt Nam Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) co-hosted conferences in Hà Nội and HCM City focused on two-way trade opportunities arising through UK membership of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
CPTPP enhances trade, investment cooperation between Việt Nam- UK
Macro Economy
Việt Nam will need an estimated VNĐ351.5 trillion (US$13.76 billion) to upgrade its port system by 2030, with VNĐ72.8 trillion for maritime infrastructure and the rest for port terminals.
Over $13.7 billion needed to upgrade port system
Macro Economy
Secretary of the Lào Cai provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the People’s Committee Trịnh Xuân Trường discussed potential collaboration with Israeli Ambassador to Việt Nam Yaron Mayer during a meeting in Lào Cai city on February 19.
Lào Cai seeks stronger cooperation with Israeli partners
Trade
Bangladesh will import 100,000 tonnes of white rice from Việt Nam to meet the demand and stabilise the domestic food market.
Bangladesh to import 100,000 tonnes of white rice from Việt Nam
Green Growth
This shift presents both a challenge and an opportunity for Vietnamese businesses to innovate and enhance their competitive edge in the international arena.
Embracing green exports: a pathway to enter global supply chains
Macro Economy
A target of 10 per cent economic growth in 2025 is a challenging but also important task for Bình Dương Province, Deputy Chairman of the Provincial People''s Committee, Bùi Minh Thạnh said.
Bình Dương determined to achieve double-digit economic growth
Macro Economy
Affordable and competitive electricity rates play a vital role in ensuring consistent revenue streams for private enterprises, encouraging their participation in Việt Nam''s domestic energy market.
Reasonable electricity prices to attract investment in Việt Nam’s energy sector
Investment
The ministry proposes to issue a decree on the establishment, management and use of the Investment Support Fund to stabilise the investment environment, encourage and attract strategic investors and multinational corporations.
New policy proposed to prevent transfer pricing, tax evasion of FDI enterprises
Trade
This sharp decline has had a direct impact on Việt Nam’s fruit and vegetable export revenue, which stood at US$416 million in January 2025, marking a 11.3 per cent decrease month-on-month and a 5.2 per cent year-on-year.
Việt Nam’s durian exports to China plummet by 80%
Trade
Following the recommendations of the Trade Remedies Authority, the Việt Nam Steel Association needs to notify relevant manufacturers and exporters and recommend their participation if necessary.
Thailand initiated sunset review on Việt Nam's pipes and tubes
Macro Economy
The HCM City’s Department of Construction has recently put forward a proposal to the city’s People’s Committee regarding the development of an elevated section on National Highway 13 that links HCM City to the neighbouring province of Bình Dương.
HCM City proposes elevated road on National Highway 13
Green Growth
Việt Nam considers the implementation of the circular economy an interdisciplinary task and a shared responsibility of society, requiring the involvement of all levels of government, ministries, local authorities, organisations, and individuals.
Realising circular economy to achieve sustainable development goals
Investment
HCM City will direct funding towards transport, energy, and telecommunications infrastructure, including national highways, regional connectivity roads, Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport, Cần Giờ international transhipment port, and the Lotte Eco Smart City.