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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.

State budget revenue rises 9.7% in Q1

Vietnam’s state budget revenue reached VND 98.4 trillion (3.81 billion USD) in the first quarter of 2025, achieving 24% of the assigned target and marking a 9.7% increase year-on-year.

FDI attraction hits nearly US$11 billion in Q1

Vietnam recorded US$10.98 billion in FDI during the first quarter of the year, representing a year-on-year rise of 34.7%, according to the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Finance.

HCM City economy grows at fastest pace in five years

HCM City is seeing a robust economic recovery, with its Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) rising over 7.5 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter, marking the highest growth rate since 2020.

Room remains for Vietnam-US tariff talks to secure win-win benefits

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien has requested US authorities delay the tariff imposition to allow for constructive dialogue to seek a reasonable solution for both sides.

Vietnam to launch KRX trading system on May 5

Vietnam’s long-anticipated KRX trading system is finally set to go live on May 5, marking a breakthrough in market infrastructure and a major step toward modernising the stock exchange operations.

Stavian Group and Shinec Group forge strategic partnership

Stavian Group and Shinec Group have entered into a strategic partnership to co-develop industrial real estate projects nationwide.

US’s ‘reciprocal tariff’ on Vietnam lacks solid grounds: finance ministry

A recent report from the Office of the US Trade Representative shows that most US goods imported into Vietnam are subject to an import tax rate of 15 per cent or lower.

Fuel prices increase for the third consecutive time

Fuel prices in Vietnam have risen for the third consecutive adjustment in the April 3 pricing review by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Industry and Trade.