Prime Minister calls on WB to help Viet Nam develop strategic infrastructures
15/05/2025 18:01VGP - The Vietnamese Government always considers the World Bank (WB) a key, close, and trusted partner, noted Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh during his reception for WB Division Director for Viet Nam, Cambodia and Lao PDR Mariam J. Sherman in Ha Noi on May 15.
South Korea’s investment in Viet Nam hits US$92 bln
VGP - South Korea is currently the biggest foreign investor in Viet Nam, with a total registered investment capital worth over US$92 billion in 10,128 projects.
INFOGRAPHIC: SOCIAL-ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE IN FIRST FOUR MONTHS OF 2025
Economy 12/05/2025 11:23VGP - Below are key indicators of the report on socio-economic performance in April 2025 and the first four months recently released by the National Statistics Office.
Viet Nam reports trade surplus of US$3.79 bln in four months
Economy 10/05/2025 19:20VGP - Viet Nam’s total import-export turnover hit US$276.89 billion in the first four months of 2025, marking a 15.7 percent increase compared to the same period last year, the National Statistics Office (NSO) reported.
Viet Nam safeguards agricultural production, export amid global trade uncertainties
Economy 09/05/2025 12:29VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged ministries, sectors, and localities to implement measures aimed at maintaining stability in the production, sale, and export of agricultural, forestry, and aquatic products amidst global trade volatility.
Hai Phong tops 2024 PCI rankings following strong business environment reform efforts
Economy 07/05/2025 09:00VGP - Hai Phong city topped the 2024 Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) rankings for the first time by scoring 74.84 points, marking a significant milestone in the northern port city’s ongoing efforts to improve its business and investment environment.
Party Chief attends Viet Nam–Kazakhstan business roundtable in Astana
Economy 07/05/2025 08:06VGP - General Secretary To Lam attended the Viet Nam–Kazakhstan Business Roundtable in Astana on May 6 as part of his ongoing State visit to Kazakhstan.
Prime Minister calls for active preparations for trade negotiations with U.S.
Economy 07/05/2025 06:33VGP – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Tuesday stressed the need for active preparations for trade negotiations with the U.S to protect Viet Nam's legitimate interests while meeting appropriate requirements of the U.S. side.
Foreign direct investment inflows near US$14 billion in four months
Economy 06/05/2025 11:41VGP – Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows reached around US$13.82 billion in January-April period, an increase of 39.9 percent against the same period last year, according to Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang.
Gov’t decrees regulatory sandbox mechanism in banking sector
Economy 03/05/2025 18:39VGP - The Government has issued Decree No. 94/2025/ND-CP on regulatory sandbox mechanism in the banking sector.
Viet Nam to actively work with U.S. on reciprocal tariff
Economy 29/04/2025 16:09VGP - Viet Nam will continue to amend its legal framework to address the concerns of the U.S., based on ensuring national sovereignty and international commitments, and in accordance with the laws of both countries, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at a meeting held in Ha Noi on Tuesday.
Viet Nam, Cambodia sign new agreement on promoting trade ties
Economy 29/04/2025 10:36VGP - An agreement on promoting Viet Nam–Cambodia trade for the 2025–2026 period was inked in Ha Noi on April 28.
HSF: Sustainable startups drive both innovation and economic development
Economy 29/04/2025 06:52VGP - Startups with sustainable and circular business models not only tackle environmental challenges but also become key drivers of innovation and economic growth in Viet Nam, according to Michael Siegner, Resident Representative at Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF).
Prime Minister orders commencing construction of North–South high-speed railway in 2026
Economy 26/04/2025 15:31VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for prompt preparations to start the construction of the Lao Cai–Ha Noi–Hai Phong railway project in 2025 and the North–South high-speed railway in 2026.
GIZ highlights vital role of Government support for private sector
Economy 25/04/2025 13:00VGP - Sustained government support is crucial for enabling Viet Nam’s private sector to meet the rising global demand for environmentally and socially sustainable goods and services, according to Dr. Michaela Baur, Country Director of GIZ Viet Nam.
Viet Nam stands ready to discuss with U.S. on solar panel tariffs
Economy 25/04/2025 07:09VGP - Viet Nam is ready to engage in dialogue with the U.S. following the latter’s announcement of steep tariffs on solar panels imported from four countries in Southeast Asia, including Viet Nam, official said.
U.S. Trade Representative describes virtual meeting with Vietnamese chief negotiator "productive"
Economy 25/04/2025 07:06)VGP - The recent virtual meeting between U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade (MOIT) Nguyen Hong Dien was productive, according to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR).
Viet Nam among top 15 countries worldwide in attracting FDI
Economy 24/04/2025 16:25VGP - Viet Nam ranks among top 15 countries worldwide in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), according the Ministry of Finance.
Viet Nam, U.S. kick off negotiations on economic, trade issues
Economy 24/04/2025 09:50VGP - Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien held a phone call with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson L. Greer to officially launch economic and trade negotiations between the two countries.
Swedish multinational fashion retailer eyes US$1 billion investment in Binh Dinh textiles facility
Economy 24/04/2025 09:31VGP - Syre Group, a subsidiary of renowned Swedish multinational fashion retailer H&M, plans to build a high-tech fabric production complex in the central province of Binh Dinh.
