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Vietnam pushes ahead with reforms to lure more FDI

Amidst global economic and political turbulence, Vietnam’s economy showed impressive resilience in the first quarter, with a key highlight being foreign direct investment attraction and disbursement.

Vietnam, US to negotiate reciprocal trade agreement

The US has agreed to begin negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement with Vietnam, as proposed by Vietnamese Deputy PM Ho Duc Phoc at a meeting with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.

Vietnam Oil and Gas Group renamed Vietnam National Industry - Energy Group

The Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) has announced its transformation into the Vietnam National Industry - Energy Group with the same abbreviated English name of Petrovietnam.

LEGO opens 1.3 billion USD green factory in Binh Duong

The project stems from active collaboration between the Vietnamese Government, ministries, agencies and Binh Duong authorities to attract hi-tech and green-focused foreign investment.

HCM City charts three economic scenarios amid US tariff pressure

Ho Chi Minh City was advised to proactively develop growth scenarios and ready response plans in anticipation of varying outcomes from ongoing tariff negotiations between Vietnam and the US.

ADB sees growth declining for Asia and the Pacific

Economies in developing Asia and the Pacific are projected to grow 4.9 percent this year, down from 5.0 percent last year, according to the latest forecast by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Measures needed to adapt to US tariffs: Experts

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.

Vietnam eyes backup plans as US tariff threat looms

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is drawing up contingency plans if efforts to negotiate a tariff reduction with the US fall through, Minister Do Duc Duy has said.

Market tumbles on Tuesday with VN-Index losing nearly 80 points

Vietnam’s stock market endured another steep decline on Tuesday, with the VN-Index plunging nearly 80 points to fall below the 1,140-point mark.

VND7.66-trillion proposed to expand Noi Bai-Lao Cai Expressway

The Ministry of Construction has proposed a VND7.66 trillion (USD297 million) to expand a section of the Noi Bai-Lao Cai Expressway.

Vietnam needs long-term strategy to make deeper inroads into Halal market

To tap into the growing Halal market, Vietnam must develop a Halal product ecosystem meeting quality and certification standards, according to experts.

Asian markets stage mild rebound but Trump tariff uncertainty reigns

Asian markets battled Tuesday to recover from the previous day's tariff-fuelled collapse.

Vietnam to seek US tariff postponement to serve negotiations

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting with ministries and sectors on late April 7 to discuss the development of balanced and sustainable trade with the US.

VCCI calls on US to delay new reciprocal tariffs on Vietnam's exports

VCCI and AmCham have jointly proposed US President Donald Trump to temporarily suspend the imposition of reciprocal tariffs on Vietnamese exports.

Foreign exchange rate to remain under control in wake of US tariff

According to experts, the State Bank of Vietnam should manage the rate flexibly, but not fix or anchor it because Vietnam's economy is deeply integrating towards becoming a market economy.

Market panic deepens as China retaliates against Trump tariffs

Panic selling gripped global markets on Monday, as US President Donald Trump refused to budge on his swingeing tariffs despite China retaliating and global recession warnings growing louder.

CPI rises 3.22%, inflation remains under control in Q1

The Government has implemented numerous measures to keep market prices stable and inflation under control.

Vietnam's GDP expands by 6.93% in Q1

Vietnam’s GDP grew 6.93% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, the highest Q1 rate since 2020, the National Statistics Office reported on April 6.

Vietnam provides updates on rules of origin at WTO

Vietnam has provided the World Trade Organisation (WTO)’s members with its updates on the application of rules of origin to its exports.

Thailand sees long-term opportunities for organic rice exports

Thai exporters have long-term opportunities to ship a massive amount of locally-harvested organic rice to overseas markets due to increasing demands for healthy food products in the world.

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