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Agro-forestry-fishery exports earn $70 bln in 2025
The sector recording a trade surplus of over $20 billion.
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Vietnam's domestic market surges in 2025, hitting $269 bln milestone
While food and staples still hold the largest share (34.1%), spending on services—including hospitality, dining, and tourism—is growing faster at a rate of 12–14% per year.
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National center for land investigation and planning established
The Center is tasked with drafting and adjusting national land-use planning and national land-use plans; organizing land investigations and assessments; among others.
Local leaders must be held accountable for IUU fishing violations: PM
At the 26th meeting of the National Steering Committee for Combating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for continued review and improvement of the legal framework to ensure strong, deterrent sanctions capable of decisively ending IUU violations.
Japan remains one of Vietnam's leading economic partners
Vietnam’s export revenue to Japan reached $24.4 billion in the first 11 months of 2025.
Base pay hike for Vietnamese workers in Europe and the Americas proposed
For the European market, the basic salary is proposed to be $700/month or higher for labor contracts of one year or more.
Vietnam’s low-altitude alliance teams up with JUIDA for drone development
This partnership opens a new direction for the field of next-generation transportation, specifically regarding Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), drones, and their related ecosystems.
Hanoi activates official employment portal
The Hanoi City Job Information Portal serves as an efficient, smart, and rapid digital bridge connecting workers with businesses and employers.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attends VEPF high-level plenary session
Speaking at the high-level plenary session of the Vietnam Economy in 2025 and Prospects in 2026 Forum (VEPF) in Hanoi on December 16, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that Vietnam has clearly identified the dual green transition and digital transformation as an objective necessity, a strategic choice and a top priority.