
Vietnamese enterprises urged to adopt strategic measures amid US tariff threat
Trade
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has urged businesses and industry associations to provide data proving the compliance of Việt Nam’s major export products with the US requirements.
Ministry urges data proving compliance with US standards
Macro Economy
Minister of Agriculture and Environment Đỗ Đức Duy urged enterprises to invest in processing, logistics and quality control while strengthening value chain ties and staying alert to US trade rules.
Agriculture minister calls for export reform, supports US farm imports
Trade
The PM asked the Minister of Agriculture and Environment to raise appropriate measures to strengthen domestic production to ensure food security and exports in all circumstances.
PM askes measures to aid farm exports amid global trade volatility
Trade
Việt Nam’s durian exports to China hit just 35,000 tonnes (US$130 million) in the first four months, only 20 per cent of the target, down from $500 million year-on-year.
Việt Nam takes steps to address drop in durian exports to China
Key Industries
By the end of April 2025, the field had produced nearly 75 million barrels of oil, making a significant contribution to national revenue.
Đại Hùng - Phase 3 project produces first commercial oil flow
Macro Economy
A Vietnamese delegation will take part in the 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit, scheduled for May 11-14 in Maryland, the US, Minister of Finance Nguyễn Văn Thắng told US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper at their meeting in Hà Nội...
Việt Nam to send largest-ever delegation to 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit
Macro Economy
Forum hears that VN can use this time to stabilise the domestic market and supply chains, maintain the confidence of investors and international partners and turn the crisis into a driver for reform and competitiveness improvement.
VN needs to restructure the economy to increase resilience to global uncertainties amid US tariff change
Macro Economy
A proposal to impose a 20-per-cent tax on profits from real estate transfers could negative impacts on the housing market and overall accessibility for homebuyers.
Proposed 20% tax on real estate profits sparks concerns
Macro Economy
Việt Nam needs a strategy to develop its coconut industry to capitalise on soaring global demand to expand exports sustainably.
VN needs a strategy to develop coconut industry
Macro Economy
Vingroup’s founder and chairman Phạm Nhật Vượng becomes the first Vietnamese person to have a fortune of US$9 billion, according to the latest Forbes on May 8.
Phạm Nhật Vượng becomes first Vietnamese person owning $9b assets
Macro Economy
Việt Nam’s retail fuel prices were reduced for the second consecutive time from 3pm on May 8, under an urgent directive issued on the same day by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).
Fuel prices cut again
Trade
To date, more than four tonnes of refined bird’s nests and millions of processed products worth over US$4 million have been officially exported.
Việt Nam expands bird’s nest trade with China, eyes market growth
Trade
Australia will soon carry out final verifications with Vietnamese authorities to ensure compliance capacity.
Australia opens market to fresh pomelo from Việt Nam after final risk assessment
Trade
Large Vietnamese firms plan to ramp up meetings with US partners by June to push forward contracts under earlier agreements and MOUs.
Vietnamese corporations to advance trade deals with US partners
Investment
Vietnamese firms invested US$309.3 million abroad in the first four months of 2025, nearly triple last year’s figure, the General Statistics Office reported.