Reference exchange rate down 9 VND on June 5

The PM urged Estonian firms to support and partner with the Vietnamese Government and enterprises to expand investment in areas of mutual potential.

The country's export earnings grew by 14% while its imports rose by 17.5%, resulting in a trade surplus of 4.67 billion USD during the five-month period.

The volume of goods transported in the four-month period reached 189 billion tonnes, marking an 11.5% increase year-on-year. This includes substantial growth across various sectors, specifically aviation by 14.5%; road, 15.7%; waterway, 12.1%; seaway, 11%; and railway, 5.5%.

For the first five months of 2025, the CPI increased by 3.21% from the same period last year, while core inflation went up 3.1%.

Many banks have established green transition steering committees, embedded the ESG criteria in their business strategies, and expanded funding for environmentally-friendly sectors.

Enterprises must not exploit the current supply shortage to inflate prices, create artificial values, or circulate unverified information to incite speculation and profiteering, which could destabilise the market. ​

When large private enterprises of Vietnam participate in urban railway projects, they are expected to make big changes to progress, giving HCM City the opportunity to build an urban railway network in a fast, quality, and cost-saving manner.

With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling rate applicable for commercial banks during the day is 26,242 VND/USD and the floor rate 23,742 VND/USD.

Although e-commerce is rapidly developing in Vietnam, this sector is facing a severe manpower shortage. With the current explosive growth, the demand for e-commerce human resources is rising quickly and will continue to accelerate.

“Non-cash payment is not just a transaction method but a strategic foundation connecting all components of the digital economy,” an official from State Bank of Vietnam's payments department told the media during a press conference on the launch of HCM City’s Cashless Day programme.

Experts highlight that foreign investment contributes to GDP growth through three main channels - increasing capital accumulation, facilitating technology transfer and enhancing management efficiency and production organisation.

During this period, the country’s total trade turnover hit 355.79 billion USD, up 15.7% from last year's figure.

They insisted that the role of SOEs has become increasingly important in maintaining macroeconomic stability, guiding the market, and delivering on national strategic objectives.

Quang Nam has gradually affirmed its position as a green tourism destination in the region and globally. This success is demonstrated through ASEAN tourism awards, green tourism certification from Travelife, the recognition of the World Tourism Organisation for Tra Que vegetable village.

The auctions offered 5-year, 10-year, 15-year, 20-year, and 30-year tenors, with the 10-year bonds having the highest share of the total issuance at 83.8%, or over 15.1 trillion VND.

The successful export of this first certified staple is the result of tireless collaboration among farmers, cooperatives, businesses, and agricultural authorities across the Mekong Delta.

Gia Lai's agricultural products have been exported to more than 60 countries, including demanding markets such as the US, the European Union, and Japan.

Vietnam’s legal framework governing fruit imports and exports is now relatively comprehensive. However, a lack of understanding of each country’s regulatory requirements among some exporters and importers continues to cause procedural difficulties.

The CSI 2025 programme will recognise 100 leading sustainable businesses, including a Top 10 in manufacturing and trade-services. It also marks the 10th anniversary of the initiative by honouring companies that have consistently ranked in the Top 10 or Top 100.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, who is head of the National Civil Aviation Security Committee, urged the Ministry of Public Security to review and propose solutions to ensure synchronisation between equipment, technology, and personnel within the aviation security control system.