Seminar discusses how to successfully restructure banking sector
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 at a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on April 11.
Vietnam, China enhance business connectivity
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.
Latin American media hail Vietnam’s breakthrough in US trade talks
According to the Latin American outlet, the most outstanding achievement in the recent intensive negotiation days was Vietnam’s special task force convincing the US side to agree to begin negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement, an issue Washington had previously avoided on numerous occasions.
Vietnam, Brazil promote cooperation potential
During his visit from April 7-10, the Ambassador held meetings with the Government of Sao Paulo State, the Federation of Industries of the State of Sao Paulo (FIESP), and Friboi -a subsidiary of the JBS Group- to explore opportunities to further strengthen bilateral trade and investment, with a focus on Sao Paulo.
Ministry calls for stricter control over imported materials amid tighter origin rules
Document No. 2515/BCT-XNK highlights the fast-changing and unpredictable landscape of global trade, particularly in light of the US's ongoing tariff policies affecting many countries, including Vietnam.
Vietnam’s forestry sector ramps up competitiveness to meet export targets
Vietnam’s forestry industry is setting its sights on reaching an ambitious export target of USD 18 billion in 2025.
Vietnam taps e-commerce boom to supercharge export growth
In recent years, the number of Vietnamese enterprises engaging in online exports has climbed sharply, mirroring the country’s fast-paced digital transformation.
Vietnam’s labour force grows by half a million annually: report
The labour force aged 15 and above reached 52.9 million people in Quarter 1, showing a decrease of 230,700 people compared to the previous quarter but an increase of 532,000 people year-over-year.
Vietnam Trade Office warns of trade diversion, affecting Vietnamese exports to EU
Being cautious and proactive at this time will help Vietnam protect its exports to the EU and preserve the international reputation of Vietnamese goods amid an increasingly volatile global trade landscape.
Vietnam to host international supply chain connectivity event
According to the organisers, more than 300 international purchasing delegations from 60 countries and territories will attend the sourcing fair, supported by over 60 Vietnamese trade offices worldwide.
Representatives from over 30 countries, territories to join HCM City travel expo
The ITE HCMC 2025 will feature 16 main activities, including trade connections, forums, conferences, and workshops.
Vinfast delivers 12,100 EVs in March, leads Vietnam market
March marked the official launch of pre-orders for VinFast’s Green mini EV series, distributed via GSM and authorised dealerships nationwide. Within just 72 hours, GSM received an impressive 45,813 pre-orders for the Minio Green, Herio Green, Nerio Green, and Limo Green models, setting a new domestic market record.
Vietnam’s auto sales hit high gear, surge 47% in March
One standout trend was the sharp rise in completely built-up (CBU) imports, which saw sales climb 60% to 16,863 units. Meanwhile, domestically assembled vehicles also posted a gain of 35%, with 14,887 units delivered to customers.
Hue calls for investment in the Chan May – Lang Co Economic Zone
Covering an area of more than 27,100 hectares, the zone has five main functional areas: a port area, an industrial area, a non-tariff area, an urban area, and a tourist site.
New accounts reach six-month high in Q1 as domestic investors thrive
Individual domestic investors contributed significantly, adding 157,001 new accounts, the highest figure in six months.
Supportive policy needed for cooperatives to expand markets: Official
Vietnam currently has over 33,500 cooperatives operating in different fields, with agriculture accounting for more than 64% of the total and involving over 3.8 million farmers.
Vietnam-China economic and trade cooperation maintains strong growth momentum
Since 2004, China has been Vietnam’s largest trading partner, while since 2016, Vietnam has emerged as China’s largest trading partner within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Deputy PM meets lead US negotiator for trade talks with Vietnam
Deputy PM Ho Duc Phoc lauded the sides’ agreement to kick off negotiations on a reciprocal trade deal. He confirmed Vietnam’s readiness to engage in talks and urged both parties to accelerate discussions to reach an agreement at the earliest opportunity, contributing to stable and sustainable bilateral economic and trade ties that benefit their businesses and people.
More garment cooperation opportunities for Vietnam, India amid global shifts: official
Vietnam is the world's third-largest textile and garment exporter, with an export value reaching 44 billion USD in 2024, while India is a leading supplier of raw materials, particularly cotton and cotton yarn.
Reference exchange rate down 41 VND on April 11
With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling rate applicable for commercial banks during the day is 26,169 VND/USD and the floor rate 23,677 VND/USD.
