Vietnam among Singapore’s top four seafood suppliers

The MoU was signed during the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai by Orhan Abbas, Emirates’ Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations for the Far East, and Nguyen Vu Quynh Anh, Deputy CEO of Sun Group cum CEO of Sun Entertainment & Hospitality Group.

The groundbreaking ceremony, held in Binh Duong province, was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Pham Duc Long and leaders from universities, research institutions and international partners.

Currently, HCM City's businesses contribute over 50% of the city’s GRDP, 67% of total investment, and 25% of national import-export turnover. Many of these enterprises have built strong domestic reputations and are increasingly succeeding in international markets.

With a solid foundation, increasing investor confidence, and strategic government support for sustainable and high-tech development, Vietnam’s industrial real estate market is well-positioned to become a regional leader in the era of sustainable prosperity.

Vietnam's tra fish exports continued its strong recovery in March, reaching 182 million USD, up 21% month-on-month and 16% year-on-year.

Vietnam Airlines Group – including Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines and VASCO – carried nearly 6.2 million passengers in Q1, with Vietnam Airlines accounting for over six million, up 6.5% compared to the same period last year.

Since entering the Indian market, Vietnam Airlines has operated over 3,200 flights and served over 511,700 passengers. In 2024 alone, Vietnam welcomed over 500,000 Indian visitors, ranking India among its top 10 tourism markets.

Under the pilot, only P2P lending companies licensed by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will be allowed to operate. Foreign banks are excluded from participation. While credit institutions and fintech firms may join the trial, participation does not guarantee future compliance with business or investment regulations once formal laws are enacted.

​Vietnam targets being among the top four ASEAN countries for electricity reliability and in the top three for ease of electricity access.

According to statistics from Yuanta, market-wide revenue and post-tax profit rose by approximately 20.1% and 50.8% year-on-year, respectively, buoyed by the low comparative base of 2024.

In 2016, approximately 4.5 million Vietnamese were residing in 109 countries and territories. Today, the figures have risen to over 6 million and more than 130, respectively. Once focused on small-scale trade, many OV entrepreneurs now own major retail centres and operate extensive wholesale networks, boosting the availability of Vietnamese products abroad.

The Minister of Construction was asked to work closely with local authorities to hasten land clearance, compensation, resettlement, site surveys, and the drafting of a feasibility study, which must be completed by June 2025, setting the stage for the project's groundbreaking on December 19, 2025.

The Vietnamese Government has reduced the preferential import tariff on liquefied natural gas (LNG) from 5% to 2% under Decree No. 73/2025/ND-CP, issued on March 31. The move marks a key step in accelerating the country’s shift from fossil fuels to cleaner energy.

Through targeted measures, including more job-matching programmes, employment fairs, and job creation loans, the Government has effectively connected provinces rich in human resources with key economic hubs.

Between 2021 and 2036, CEBR forecasts that the position of Vietnam in the World Economic League Table will improve considerably, with its ranking rising from 41st to 20th by 2036.

Current trade relations between Vietnam and Venezuela remain modest and are not yet commensurate with their potential, strengths, or political relationship, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Venezuela Vu Trung My.

The establishment of an international financial centre is expected to serve as a catalyst to accelerate the city’s transformation and position it for breakthrough growth in the coming years.

Running from April 27 to 30, the Fashion InStyle sees the participation of sustainable and eco-conscious suppliers from 19 countries and territories.

Trade negotiations with the US must be calm, consistent, and flexible, aiming to protect national sovereignty, security, and interests, while upholding international commitments and pursuing “balanced interests, shared risks," said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment particularly focused on resolving all EC concerns before September 15, the deadline for submitting a progress report to the commission, as well as ensuring thorough preparations for the fifth inspection so as to secure the removal of the “yellow card” warning.