Southeastern region has great potential to attract green investment

Although non-tariff and technical trade barriers aim to protect health, the environment and consumers, if they lack transparency or are not consistent, they can become invisible barriers that increase costs, prolong customs clearance times and create risks for businesses.

The project’s capital structure includes 5% public funding, 40% from domestic private investors, and the remaining 55% from foreign direct investment (FDI).

Deputy Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Van Phuc described the establishment of an international financial centre as a strategic move to attract global capital and elevate Vietnam’s economic position. He stressed the need for a skilled workforce trained to international standards to successfully manage the risks and opportunities of deeper financial integration.

Under the agreement, BCA will offer flexible credit packages to VinFast’s network of dealers in Indonesia. The financial support will help dealers purchase VinFast electric vehicles and genuine parts, with tailored credit limits for regular purchases, peak season needs, and bulk transactions.

According to Vietcombank Securities (VCBS), in April and May, container volume rose 13% year-on-year, with Cai Mep-Thi Vai ports up 22%, Lach Huyen up 32% and Ho Chi Minh City ports up 8%.

Given their large populations and rising incomes, South Asian countries are importing a diverse range of goods including consumer products, processed food, healthcare and beauty items, electronic components, and construction materials. Notably, there is a growing trend among them to diversify sourcing away from China, making Southeast Asia, and Vietnam in particular, a more attractive partner.

With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling rate applicable for commercial banks during the day is 26,300 VND/USD and the floor rate 23,796 VND/USD.

This marks the first time the Republic of Korea's state-run enterprise has collaborated with a foreign airline to promote food exports.

An online seminar on strengthening trade relations through international trade fairs, held by the Vietnam Trade Office in India on June 25, saw the participation of nearly 50 Vietnamese seafood companies and 50 Indian enterprises in sectors of processed food, agricultural products, fruits, and spices.

This year, RON95 gasoline prices have spiked 15 times and dipped 11 times, while diesel has seen 14 hikes, 11 drops, and one flatline.

The vehicles will be deployed for mail and parcel delivery by Hanoi Post, marking another step in the strategic partnership between the two firms since 2021. With this batch, the total number of electric motorbikes Honda has supplied to Vietnam Post has reached 405, operating primarily in key cities such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

With participation from major players representing countries such as Russia, China, Japan, India, Thailand, and Indonesia, Vietbuild 2025 is expected to present a wide range of environmentally friendly and innovative products and services, especially building materials, machinery, and interior and exterior decoration.

Bulgaria holds strengths in sectors that align well with Vietnam’s development focus, including information technology, software, electronics, energy and the environment, startups and innovation, agriculture and food processing, logistics, and freight services.

The daily reference exchange rate dropped 2 VND from the previous day to stand at 25,053 VND on June 26.

Vietnam Airlines is pursuing an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) roadmap to reduce emissions, improve fuel efficiency, and adopt sustainable aviation fuels. It is also investing in workforce development, corporate culture, and international management practices.

Thailand's largest retailer, Central Retail Corporation (CRC), will invest over 45 billion THB (1.38 billion USD) through 2027 to expand mainstream markets and accelerate growth across Southeast Asia, including Thailand and Vietnam.

Vietnam ranks among Asia’s top producers and exporters of denim, with hundreds of factories producing denim fabric and garments. Vietnamese denim products are now exported to over 70 countries.

This is the first project that KfW has lent to EVN in the form of a direct loan, without a government guarantee.

In 2024, durian was a leading export among Vietnam’s fruits and vegetables, earning a record of 3.3 billion USD and accounting for 46% of the sector’s total export value. China was the largest market, importing 3.2 billion USD worth of durians, or 97% of the total.

The arrival of this first wind power equipment shipment signalled the Trung Nam Ca Na seaport’s infrastructure readiness and its entry into a new phase of development, aligned with Vietnam’s adjusted National Power Development Plan VIII.