Apple to build new smart home devices in Vietnam
The new products, including indoor security cameras and display devices that function as a central hub for controlling home appliances, scheduled for release in 2026.
Autumn Fair 2025 set to open in Hanoi on October 25
The event, Vietnam’s largest-ever trade fair, will feature participation from all 34 provinces and cities, various ministries and central agencies, and thousands of domestic businesses, cooperatives, and major corporations.
Vietnam named "Asia's Leading Destination"
The country was honored at the 2025 World Travel Awards for Asia and Oceania held in Hong Kong (China) on October 13.
Vietnam’s U2U Token to be listed on global exchange Kraken
U2U Network, a Layer-1 blockchain platform developed by Vietnamese engineers, currently serves over 1.4 million users globally.
$9.65 bln worth of G-bonds raised in 9M
The figure equal to 51.1% of the State Treasury's annual target.
Vietnam launches Low Altitude Economy Alliance to drive high-tech growth
The low-altitude economy is considered a new strategic economic sector, estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of US dollars globally.
Vietnam cuts export tax on gold jewellery to 0%
The new regulation aims to lower production costs and enhance the competitiveness of domestic manufacturers.
PM calls for stronger measures to boost social housing development
Commercial and social housing development must go hand in hand, supported by appropriate regulations and breakthrough solutions to expand social housing supply, according to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Corporate bond issuances top $13.25 bln in 9M
Commercial banks remained the leading issuers, accounting for 73% of the total value.
PM urges stronger measures to boost Vietnam’s stock market following FTSE Russell upgrade
FTSE Russell announced on October 8 that Vietnam will be upgraded from frontier market to secondary emerging market status in its September 2025 Country Classification Review.
Vietnam aims to become regional logistics hub: PM
The 2025 International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) World Congress opens in Hanoi.
Vietnam exports 7 million tons of rice in 9M
Total rice export revenue reaching $3.55 billion.
Vietnam welcomes over 15.4 mln foreign tourists in 9M
Key source markets include China, South Korea, the US, Japan and India.
Public investment disbursement reaches $16.6bln in 9M
The figure is equal to 50% of the target set by the Prime Minister.
Vietnam’s foreign trade value tops $680bln in 9M
The country's trade surplus reaching $16.82 billion in the period.
Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fisheries exports earn $52.3bln in 9M
The sector recording a trade surplus of $15.93 billion during the period.
Vietnam’s seafood exports earn $8.33 bln in 9M
The export revenue marking a year-on-year growth of 15.5%.
Vietnam’s retail sales in 9M up 9.5%
Total retail sales of consumer goods and services reaching over VND5.17 quadrillion ($195 billion) in the 9 - month period.
Vietnam’s FDI inflows hit $28.54 bln in 9M
Some 2,926 new projects licensed during the period.
Vietnam's industrial production in 9M up 9.1%
The processing and manufacturing industry — a key driver of the economy — posted strong growth of 10.4%.