Vietnam Today Vietnam, US Advance Ministerial Talks on Reciprocal Trade Agreement The negotiation took place in a spirit of openness, frankness, flexibility, and mutual constructiveness.
Investment Some $1.67 bln proposed for projected Quy Nhon - Pleiku expressway The 125km expressway project will connect south-central Binh Dinh province and Central Highlands Gia Lai province.
Banking & Finance Government proposes 2% VAT reduction until the end of 2026 The policy recommended for selected goods and services currently taxed at 10%.
2M industrial production increases 7.2% Manufacturing and processing sector leading the growth. 06/03/2025
Import-export turnover up by 12 per cent in the first 2M The US remains Vietnam’s largest export market, while China is its largest import source. 06/03/2025
Establishing free trade zones: Concerns to overcome There is much for Vietnam to do to bring plans of establishing free trade zones around the country into being. 06/03/2025
Vietnam attracts nearly $7 bln in FDI in first two months Among the 44 countries and territories investing in Vietnam in the two-month period, China is the largest investor with $679.8 million. 06/03/2025
Vietnam to pilot digital assets and cryptos trading A proposal for pilot program for fintech activities, including digital asset and cryptocurrency trading at financial centers will be submitted to the Prime Minister in March. 06/03/2025
HCM City businesses struggle with order shortage, rising costs Some 37% of businesses in the southern city stated that they are experiencing difficulties in finding new orders. 06/03/2025