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Vietnam nears $1 trillion trade milestone
EconomyVTV.vn - Vietnam’s trade turnover reached 945 billion USD by October 15, putting the country within 55 billion USD of the 1 trillion USD milestone. Strong growth in both exports and imports could help Vietnam reach the mark as early as this month.
HCMC export fair connects global buyers
EconomyVTV.vn - The 2026 Ho Chi Minh City Export Expo brings Vietnamese exporters together with international buyers, showcasing key export industries and promoting market access, business partnerships and sustainable trade.
Vietnam orders banks to further cut deposit rates
NewsVTV.vn - Vietnam’s central bank has ordered commercial banks to cut deposit and lending rates to support businesses and economic activities.
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Manufacturing and digital economy to drive Vietnam’s next growth phase
NewsVietnam’s manufacturing growth, record FDI disbursement and expanding digital economy will be in focus at the 2027 WTCA Global Business Forum, scheduled for April 4–7 in Binh Duong New City.
New rules require rice exporters to keep minimum reserves
NewsVTV.vn - Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade held a conference in Dong Thap to introduce Decree 365, requiring rice exporters to keep reserves equal to 5% of exports over the previous six months to stabilise prices and protect farmers.
Vietnamese banks cut deposit and lending rates
NewsVTV.vn - Vietnamese banks are cutting lending rates by 1.5 to 2 percentage points to support businesses and households, as the central bank urges lenders to pass on the benefits to borrowers.
Vietnam seeks greater control over global agricultural value chains
NewsVTV.vn - Vietnam is seeking to move beyond raw material exports and gain greater control over global agricultural value chains through stronger domestic technology, branding, standards and innovation.
Ho Chi Minh City to host Nordic-Vietnam Business Summit
NewsVTV.vn - NordCham Vietnam will host the Nordic–Vietnam Business Summit 2026 on October 29, bringing together about 100 senior representatives to discuss investment conditions and ways to deepen business cooperation.
Vietnam–EFTA trade deal opens up new chapter in cooperation: Norwegian, Swiss ambassadors
NewsVTV.vn - Norwegian and Swiss ambassadors welcomed the Vietnam–EFTA free trade agreement signed in Hanoi on October 18, saying it will widen market access and draw investment in green technology and maritime industry.
APEC workshop in HCM City promotes responsible AI governance
NewsVTV.vn - A two-day APEC workshop on artificial intelligence governance opened in Ho Chi Minh City on October 19 to strengthen member economies’ capacity to manage AI and promote responsible, ethical development.
Dien Bien, Yunnan, Luang Prabang hold investment promotion conference
NewsVTV.vn - Dien Bien province, China’s Yunnan and Laos’ Luang Prabang held an investment promotion conference on October 19, with 20 investment approvals and six memoranda of understanding announced.
Vietnam backs open, rules-based multilateral trading system: Deputy FM
NewsVTV.vn - Vietnam has reaffirmed its support for an open, rules-based multilateral trading system, calling for inclusive supply chains and higher-quality investment amid growing global uncertainty.
Vietnam ties FDI incentives to local supplier commitments
NewsVTV.vn -Vietnam is considering linking FDI incentives to commitments to develop local suppliers and transfer technology, aiming to strengthen domestic firms’ participation in global value chains and raise local added value.
Reference exchange rate falls 4 VND on October 15
NewsVTV.vn - The State Bank of Vietnam lowered its reference exchange rate by 4 VND to 25,642 VND per USD on October 15, while major commercial banks also cut their opening exchange rates.
Mobile phone exports rise 20% to 51.8 billion USD in the first nine months
NewsVTV.vn - Vietnam's mobile phone and component exports rose 20% year on year to nearly 51.8 billion USD in the first nine months of 2026, with China, the US and the Republic of Korea accounting for 50.6% of the total.
Vietnam's semiconductor exports grow rapidly
NewsVTV.vn - Vietnam recorded the fastest growth in semiconductor exports among eight surveyed Asian economies, although its export base remains smaller than those of major regional hubs.
Vietnam seeks to ease land-related bottlenecks to attract FDI
NewsVTV.vn - Vietnam is seeking to attract more foreign investment by clearing land-related bottlenecks, improving transparency and accelerating project implementation, as registered FDI and disbursements continue to rise.
Vietnam moves PPP bidding online in 2027
NewsVTV.vn - Vietnam will require fully online investor selection for public-private partnership projects using open bidding from September 1, 2027, while establishing a national database to support oversight and compliance monitoring.
Vietnam encourages business formalisation and expansion
NewsVTV.vn - Vietnam is encouraging household businesses to formalise and expand, with business owners choosing different models based on their scale, growth ambitions and operational needs.
Vietnam to move PPP bidding online from 2027
NewsVTV.vn -Vietnam will move investor selection for public-private partnership (PPP) projects fully online from September 1, 2027, after project proposals shift to the National E-Procurement System on January 1, under Decree 377, which also creates a national investor database.
