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Vietnamese consumers spend USD 16 billion on online shopping in 2024

Vietnamese consumers spent USD 16 billion on online shopping in 2024 through platforms such as Shopee, Lazada and TikTok Shop, placing Vietnam among the top three e-commerce markets in Southeast Asia.

Vietnamese lychee prices plunge due to bumper harvest

A bumper harvest this year has meant Vietnamese lychee farmers are facing major losses due to weak exports and low domestic prices.

Dong Nai plans free trade zone setup by Long Thanh International Airport

The southern province of Dong Nai has planned to establish a free trade zone located by Long Thanh International Airport.

Vietnamese businesses target European markets amid US tariff concerns

Despite the announcement of 46 per cent US reciprocal tariffs, 60 percent of Vietnamese businesses remain optimistic for the year ahead, and many plan to accelerate overseas expansion.

Market drifts sideways as foreign investors return to net selling

At the end of the trading day, the VN-Index on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) dropped 1.08 points, or 0.08 per cent, to 1,365.67 points.

Vietbuild 2025 attracts 600 local, international enterprises

With participation from Russia, China, Japan, India, Thailand, and Indonesia, Vietbuild 2025 is expected to present a wide range of environmentally friendly and innovative products and services.

Vietnam sees sharp drop in durian exports, but imports soar 500 per cent

Despite harvesting more than 1.5 million tonnes of durian annually, Vietnam has seen a dramatic surge in durian imports in the first months of this year.

Steel traders face mounting pressure as major producers return home

As Vietnam’s top steel manufacturers shift focus back to the domestic market, trading firms face deepening losses and stiff competition.

Vietnam sees sharp rise in coconut imports

Despite having vast coconut-growing areas, Vietnam has significantly increased coconut imports in the first months of 2025 due to domestic shortages.

Vietnam becomes Singapore's 8th largest export market in early 2025

Vietnam rose to become Singapore’s 8th largest export market between January and May 2025, with bilateral trade surging more than 28 per cent year-on-year.

Vietnamese coffee prices plunge 14 per cent as global supply grows

Coffee prices in Vietnam have continued their steep decline, falling by 14 per cent in just one week to VND 96,000 per kilogram, the sharpest drop since the beginning of the year.

HCM City industrial parks set USD 20 billion investment target

Ho Chi Minh City’s export processing zones, industrial parks have set an ambitious goal of attracting over USD 20 billion in investment during the 2025–2030 period.

Businesses urged to embrace digital, AI transformation: seminar

Vietnamese businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), must embrace digital and AI transformations to remain competitive and achieve sustainable growth, experts said.

Nearly 100 Vietnamese plywood exporters face US trade probe

The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has initiated anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigations into hardwood and decorative plywood products imported from Vietnam.

OECD outlines reform roadmap in 2025 Vietnam economic survey

The 2025 Vietnam Economic Survey has called for stronger reforms and deeper integration to support long-term, inclusive growth.

Central bank proposes mandatory bank transfers for gold

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) is seeking public feedback on a draft amendment to a Government Decree on the management of gold trading activities, introducing new rules on payment methods.

HP looks to scale up production capacity in Vietnam

HP Inc. is looking to expand its production capacity in Vietnam, HP Senior Vice President for Global Supply Chain Digital Transformation & Resilience, told PM Pham Minh Chinh on June 20.

Vietnam, US hold virtual ministerial talks on reciprocal trade

Trade representatives from Vietnam and US on June 19 continued negotiations towards a reciprocal trade agreement.

Vietnam’s textile industry surges ahead, fueled by strong alliance: insider

Despite pressure from the global market, Vietnam’s garment and textile industry is bouncing back and has demonstrated remarkable resilience, driven by strong alliance and strategic adaptability.

Fuel prices sharply jump

Fuel prices rose considerably in the latest adjustment from 3 pm today, June 19, following the decision by the ministries of Finance and Industry and Trade.

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