Sci-tech is key to reaching developed nation status by 2045: PMPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told a World Economic Forum (WEF)’s session in Ho Chi Minh City on November 26 that sci-tech will be the primary driver behind Vietnam’s ambition to become a developed, industrialised nation by 2045.
Forum seeks solutions to build brand for Vietnamese Robusta coffeeBuilding a strong, internationally-recognised brand for Vietnamese Robusta coffee took centre stage at a recent forum held in Dak Lak province, which is considered the country's "coffee capital" with the largest coffee area and highest output.
New social-commerce model targets 50 billion USD in Vietnam–US tradeVIPTAM Technology Group JSC (VIPTAM Group) has officially established long-term strategic trade partnerships with major international brands, introducing a new model to promote bilateral trade between Vietnam and the US through VDONE Network, a multimedia social platform developed by the group.
Vietnam records 19.56 billion USD trade surplus in first ten monthsVietnam’s total foreign trade value reached 762.44 billion USD in the first ten months of 2025, the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance reported on November 6.
NA deputies call for flexible, practical approaches to personal income tax managementNational Assembly (NA) deputies continued the ongoing 10th session on November 5 by debating three bills, namely the Law on Tax Administration (revised), the Law on Personal Income Tax (revised), and the Law on Thrift Practice and Wastefulness Combat.
Flight inspection for Long Thanh int’l airport completed ahead of 2026 launchThe Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation (VATM), the Air Traffic Technical Company (ATTECH), and the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) completed flight inspection, calibration, and procedure evaluation for Long Thanh international airport between September 26 and October 29, announced the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam.
Vietnam shrimp exports achieve strongest growth in three yearsVietnam’s shrimp exports have surged to their highest level in three years, reaching more than 3.4 billion USD in the first nine months of 2025, a 22% year-on-year increase.
RoK airline launches three new routes to VietnamThe Republic of Korean carrier Parata Air announced on October 27 that it will operate five new routes from Incheon International Airport to three destinations in Vietnam, namely Da Nang, Nha Trang, and Phu Quoc, and two in Japan.
Vinamilk joins top 5% strongest global brandsVinamilk has made history by surpassing 90 points in the Brand Strength Index (BSI) and earning the prestigious AAA+ rating from Brand Finance – the highest level of brand strength in the world.
Digital transformation - A lever for expanding market reachAmid global economic volatility, fierce trade competition, and shifting consumer demands, digital transformation is essential for businesses, enabling them to broaden market reach, allowing cross-border transactions, promotions, and trade activities beyond the limits of time and geography.
PM describes infrastructure project construction in Mekong Delta as demand from heartPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a conference in Can Tho city on October 19 afternoon, regarding the implementation of expressway projects in the Mekong Delta, during which he emphasised that building infrastructure projects here is a demand from the heart.
Party leader welcomes Murphy Oil’s expansion plan in Vietnam’s oil-gas sectorParty General Secretary To Lam welcomed the US-based Murphy Oil Corporation’s plan to expand and increase its investment in oil and gas exploration and production in Vietnam during a meeting with its President and CEO Eric Hambly in Hanoi on October 15.
Vietnam makes remarkable socio-economic progress despite multiple challenges: Deputy PMHanoi (VNA) – Vietnam has achieved remarkable socio-economic progress over the past tenure, driven by the concerted efforts of ministries and localities to seize opportunities and overcome challenges under the Party and Government’s leadership, Politburo member and Standing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh said.
PM stresses need to urgently handle long-delayed projectsPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 6 chaired a working session between the Government’s standing members and representatives of ministries, sectors, and localities to review the progress in addressing difficulties and obstacles facing long-delayed and stagnant projects under the Politburo’s conclusions, the National Assembly’s resolutions, and the Government’s decrees.
Vietnam records steady socio-economic improvement: PMVietnam’s socio-economic situation has improved, with gains recorded month over month, quarter over quarter, and the first nine months of 2025 showing better results than the same period last year, stated Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh while chairing the Government's meeting on October 5.
Vietnam’s aquatic exports surge toward 10 bln USD amid trade hurdlesVietnam’s aquatic exports are on pace to reach 10 billion USD in 2025, but rising trade and technical barriers, particularly in the US, are prompting exporters to pivot toward diversification and value-added processing to maintain momentum.
Ca Mau airport to close for upgradeThe Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has announced the temporary closure of Ca Mau Airport from 7:00 am on October 30, 2025, to 11:59 pm on October 31, 2026, to implement a major expansion and upgrade project.
Indonesia's rice imports limited to specialty dining needsIndonesian government remains committed to its no-rice-import policy this year, while still allowing imports of specific types of rice required by certain restaurants.
Toyota Vietnam posts 23% growth in 8 months, Hybrid sales doubleToyota Vietnam (TMV) delivered more than 41,000 vehicles in the first eight months of 2025, up 23% year-on-year.
Hanoi promotes OCOP products to international marketHome to the highest number of craft villages in the country, with 47 out of the 52 traditional crafts, Hanoi is striving to become a pioneer in exporting One Commune One Product (OCOP) items.