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The LEGO Group opens new state-of-the-art factory in VN

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 18:09
The LEGO Group on Wednesday officially opened its factory at the Việt Nam – Singapore Industrial Park III in the southern province of Bình Dương, marking the company’s sixth factory globally.

FTSE Russell to keep Việt Nam on upgrade watchlist for emerging markets

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 17:10
FTSE Russell said that Việt Nam currently falls short in the areas of delivery versus payment (DvP) and costs associated with failed trades. Both of these criteria have been rated as 'restricted'.

HCM City businesses seek relief from US tariff hikes

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 16:55
Trade associations and businesses in HCM City voiced concerns over the US new tariff at a meeting organised by the HCM City Department of Industry and Trade on April 8.

VN-Index sinks below 1,100 points as market sell-off intensifies

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 16:47
Việt Nam's stock market continued its downward spiral on Wednesday, with the VN-Index plunging more than three per cent and dipping below the key 1,100-point threshold.

Over 1,100 exhibitors participate in international textile-garment expo in HCM City

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 16:44
The 2025 Vietnam Saigon Textile & Garment Industry – Fabric & Garment Accessories Expo (SaigonTex - SaigonFabric 2025) opened on April 9 in HCM City, offering a vital platform for domestic and international producers to connect, explore business opportunities.

Deputy PM calls for collaboration from UAE’s leading oil company

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 16:23
He encouraged the company to cooperate with large Vietnamese petroleum firms such as Petrolimex to build petroleum distribution infrastructure and turn Việt Nam into a distribution hub for the Southeast Asian market.

Pepper exporters responding to new US tariff policy

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 15:00
Việt Nam exported 20,244 tonnes of various types of pepper in March, earning US$141.6 million. The figures represented increases of 41.3 per cent in volume, and 45.6 per cent in value month-on-month, and a decrease of 21.2 per cent in volume and a rise of 27.9 per cent in value year-on-year.

Chain strengthening: Key to boosting fruit exports

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 14:21
To ensure product quality from the ground up, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has launched residue monitoring programmes at key growing areas and packing facilities.

Measures sought to reach $65 billion in agro-forestry-fishery export

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 13:18
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has rolled out eight key tasks and solutions to grow the sector by at least 4 per cent this year.

AmCham Việt Nam speaks out on new US reciprocal tariffs

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 13:16
The American Chamber of Commerce in Việt Nam has put forward proposals aimed at balancing the interests of both nations.

Weathering the storm: Smart investment strategies amid trade wars

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 07:50
The ongoing trade war, notably marked by the US imposing an astonishing 46 per cent tariff on numerous Vietnamese exports, has sent shockwaves through financial markets.

Việt Nam featured by French broadcaster as emerging global manufacturing hub

Tue, 04/08/2025 - 22:02
Titled “Made in Vietnam: le nouvel atelier du monde” (Made in Việt Nam: The new workshop of the world), the report highlighted the country’s rapid industrial transformation.

Over 50 Vietnamese enterprises join Asia’s leading F&B trade show in Singapore

Tue, 04/08/2025 - 22:01
The Vietnamese delegation is leveraging this platform to seek new export opportunities amid global economic uncertainties, particularly as the US's new tariff policies pose challenges for exporters.

Deputy PM urges diplomatic measures conducive to US trade policy adjustments

Tue, 04/08/2025 - 20:34
Deputy Prime Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn was presiding over a meeting of the government task force on strengthening cooperation and adapting to US economic and trade policy shifts on Tuesday.

FTA Index is key driver to implement free trade agreements

Tue, 04/08/2025 - 18:23
The index for assessing the implementation results of Free Trade Agreements in localities (FTA Index) is a new tool that provides a transparent database for the Government, as well as central and local agencies in directing and supervising economic integration efforts.

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

Tue, 04/08/2025 - 16:11
Market breadth was overwhelmingly negative, with only nine gainers compared to 349 losers.

Deputy PM chairs task force meeting on economic and trade cooperation with US

Tue, 04/08/2025 - 16:01
Deputy Prime Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn tasked the Ministry of Finance with continuing to review and refine plans to reduce import tax.

Phú Yên targets investment in key sectors

Tue, 04/08/2025 - 15:55
Under the provincial 2025 Investment Promotion Programme, Phú Yên plans to attract approximately 20 enterprises and investment groups this year, with a strategic focus on high-tech, petrochemical, metallurgical and digital technology industries.

CPI rises 3.22%, inflation remains under control in Q1

Tue, 04/08/2025 - 15:27
Việt Nam’s consumer price index (CPI) climbed 3.22 per cent year-on-year, while core inflation rose by 3.01 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, Director of the National Statistics Office (NSO) Nguyễn Thị Hương said.

VN’s textile industry breaks new ground with flame-resistant exports

Tue, 04/08/2025 - 15:18
Flame-resistant textiles and apparel are a specialised field, designed for high-risk industries where worker safety is paramount. These products must not only be competitively priced but must also meet the highest standards of performance and reliability to earn customer trust.

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