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Several major gold shops in Hanoi continued to see long queues of customers on April 18 despite no stock, as demand for gold remained high amid volatile prices.

After a period of experiencing a plunge and reaching a bottom, Vietnamese rice has regained its tag as the most expensive rice in the world, according to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA).

The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Industry and Trade have announced a reduction in retail fuel prices, effective from 3 pm today, April 17.

Ministerial discussions were held on April 17 within the framework of the 4th Partnership for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Summit.

On April 17, Dong Nai Province's Department of Construction released the technical proposal for the Cat Lai Bridge project, which aims to connect Dong Nai Province with H​C​M City.

As global integration and sustainability demands intensify, Vietnam is strategically transitioning to green practices to elevate its role in the international seafood supply chain.

Deputy PM Nguyen Chi Dung called on US chipmaker Qualcomm to join Vietnam’s efforts in developing an AI and semiconductor hub.

Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) agreed to continue working toward the goal of raising bilateral trade to US$150 billion by 2030.

The residential property supply in HCM City remained constrained in the early months of 2025, with only 350 condominium units and 58 ready-built townhouses and villas launched.

Vietjet Air started selling tickets today for the direct route between Hanoi and Con Dao. Despite the high price, many flights were already sold out for both economy and business class.

PM Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chairs a conference in Hanoi on April 15, emphasising the vanguard role of State-owned enterprises in leading digital transformation and driving growth.

Five sections of the Eastern North-South Expressway project are scheduled to be put into operation by the coming Reunification Day (April 30), the Ministry of Construction has said.

Authorities in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong have decided to reclaim 1.5 hectares of land for a Trung Nguyen Coffee Joint Stock Company coffee exhibition project.

Chairman of the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China He Dongfeng and PM Pham Minh Chinh have expressed support for stronger ties between the Chinese aircraft manufacturer and Vietnamese airlines.

Export industry associations are advised to work closely with regulatory bodies to stay abreast of changes in international trade policies and market movements.

Vietnam has established a Government negotiation team on trade issues with the US, marking an important step in strengthening bilateral economic relations between the two countries.

In the first quarter of 2025, bilateral trade between Vietnam and China reached 51.2 billion USD, up 17.5% year-on-year, with expectations for continued growth throughout the year.

Experts explored the root causes behind both the successes and failures of Vietnam’s bank restructuring efforts, while proposing practical measures to enhance their effectiveness going forward.

Vietnam continues to benefit from its golden demographic structure with some 500,000 people joining the labour force every year.