

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.

Business community asks U.S. to delay implementing reciprocal tariffs on Viet Nam
The Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the American Chamber of Commerce in Ha Noi (AmCham) sent a letter to the United States Secretary of Commerce on Saturday urging the Trump Administration to delay implementation of reciprocal tariffs to avoid disrupting operations ...

FDI inflow into Vietnam rises 34.7% in Q1
Total registered foreign direct investment (FDI) into Vietnam hit nearly 10.98 billion USD in the first quarter of 2025, up 34.7% compared to the same period last year, reported the Foreign Investment Agency (FIA) under the Ministry of Finance.

Vietnam provides updates on rules of origin at WTO
Through Hien’s remarks, WTO members appreciated Vietnam’s proactive and responsible role in promoting cooperation among member states and enhancing transparency in meeting its notification obligations under WTO regulations.

GDP expands by 6.93% in first quarter of 2025
Viet Nam's GDP was estimated to grow by 6.93 percent in January-March period, the highest growth rate in the first quarter since 2020, according to Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang.

RCEP agreement marks three years of advancing regional trade cooperation
Currently, the agreement covers a market of approximately 2.3 billion people, representing around 30% of the global population and GDP. Notably, five of its 15 members are members of the G20.

Viet Nam’s trade volume surges 13.7% in first quarter
Viet Nam's trade with the rest of the world in January-March period reached US$202.5 billion, an increased of 13.7 percent from the same period last year.

Standard Chartered forecasts strong growth for Viet Nam in first quarter
Standard Chartered Bank forecasted Viet Nam’s GDP to grow strongly by 7.7 percent in the first quarter of this year (up from 7.6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024) in its latest macroeconomic update about the country.

Vietnamese Government suggests U.S. cancel imposition of reciprocal tariff for 1-3 months
The Vietnamese Government suggests the U.S. Administration consider cancelling the imposition of 46 percent reciprocal tariff on imports from Viet Nam for one to three months.

Central bank’s credit growth target helps real estate recovery
Experts said a large portion of this influx of cash will likely flow into promising investment avenues like real estate and securities, especially given the current volatility in the gold market.