

EuroCham launches 2025 Whitebook
The European Chamber of Commerce in Viet Nam (EuroCham) on Friday released the 2025 Whitebook under the theme “Administrative Procedure Reform and Dual Transformation: Realizing a Sustainable and Green Economy.”

PetroVietnam invites to participate in bid round for open blocks, offshore Viet Nam
Viet Nam National Industry - Energy Group (PetroVietnam) is pleased to invite your esteemed companies to participate in the Viet Nam Bid Round (VBR) 2025 for open blocks, offshore Viet Nam.

ASEAN economic ministers discuss U.S. tariff policy
Virtual Special ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting tool place on April 10 under the chair of Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry of Malaysia and Chair of the ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (AEM) Meeting this year.

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 ...

Deputy PM meets with UAE officials, int'l agency leaders in Abu Dhabi
Deputy PM Nguyen Chi Dung pledged favourable conditions for UAE businesses to explore cooperation opportunities in Vietnam, expressing his hope that the two sides will soon reach consensus on large-scaled investment projects in the near future.

Vietnam, US to negotiate reciprocal trade agreement
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the reciprocal trade agreement should include arrangements on tariffs and proposed that technical-level representatives from both countries start discussions immediately.

Vietnam pushes ahead with reforms to lure more FDI
In order to draw more FDI, experts underlined the need for Vietnam to take comprehensive measures, including stronger reforms in all fields.

Viet Nam’s economy gathers steam ahead of global challenges
Viet Nam’s economy is forecast to grow at 6.6 percent and 6.5 percent in 2025 and 2026, respectively, driven by strong trade, a recovery in export manufacturing, and robust foreign direct investment, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Viet Nam releases first FTA Index
The 2024 FTA Index which measures the implementation of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) by localities and businesses last year was released in Ha Noi on April 8.

US reciprocal tariffs spark supply chain concerns
A leader of the Vietnam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association (Lefaso) highlighted that a 46% tariff would severely affect an industry employing over 1.2 million workers, 90% of whom are women.

Vietnam needs long-term strategy to make deeper inroads into Halal market
Vietnam boasts a wealth of raw materials suitable for Halal production, including coffee, rice, seafood, aquaculture products, spices, nuts, vegetables and fruits. These raw materials hold significant promise for producing Halal-certified final products.

E-commerce tax revenue rises 19% in Q1
The tax revenue from online business activities reached 34.5 trillion VND (over 1.3 billion USD) in the first quarter of 2025, up 19% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Finance.

AmCham supports removal of all trade barriers between Viet Nam and U.S.
Executive Director of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Ha Noi Adam Sitkoff voiced his support the removal of all trade barriers between Viet Nam and the U.S.

CPI rises 3.22%, inflation remains under control in Q1
Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) climbed 3.22% year-on-year while core inflation rose by 3.01% in the first quarter of 2025, Director of the National Statistics Office (NSO) Nguyen Thi Huong said at a press conference in Hanoi on April 6.