Vietnamese e-buses to be used in tourism, student transport in S.Korea
EconomyVietnam’s Kim Long Motor Hue Joint Stock Company and South Korea’s DAON Mobility officially signed a contract in Hue City, central Vietnam on Wednesday, whereby the former will export 200 electric buses under the Kim Long brand to South Korea for use in tourism and student transportation.
Vietnam, Indonesia lead SE Asia in AI adoption in e-commerce: Lazada
EconomyVietnam and Indonesia are at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in Southeast Asia, with 42 percent of online sellers integrating AI into their operations, according to a report by Singapore-based Lazada, an e-commerce platform in the region.
Vietnam among countries entitled to US reciprocal tariff pause
EconomyVietnam is among the over 75 countries which the U.S. granted a 90-day suspension of retaliatory tariffs and a 10-percent tariff rate during this period to conduct further negotiations.
Vietnam's richest man surpasses $8bn net worth, achieving record high: Forbes
EconomyPham Nhat Vuong, chairman of Vingroup – the largest private conglomerate in Vietnam – has reached a personal net worth exceeding US$8 billion, marking his highest valuation to date and securing a position among the world's top 400 wealthiest individuals, according to Forbes' Real-Time Billionaires List.
Vietnam has nearly 5,500 dollar millionaires with net worth of over $10mn each
EconomyVietnam currently has 5,459 individuals with a net worth of over US$10 million each, accounting for 0.2 percent of the total number of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) worldwide, according to the Wealth Report 2025 by property consultancy Knight Frank.
Vietnam forms negotiation team to seek reciprocal trade agreement with US
EconomyVietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has officially signed a decision to establish a government negotiation team to engage with the United States on a bilateral trade agreement – an initiative prompted by Washington’s imposition of a 46-percent reciprocal tariff on imports from Vietnam.
EuroCham makes proposals to help Vietnam attract more investors, tourists
EconomyThe European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) on Friday released the 2025 Whitebook, presenting a series of proposals regarding visas, entry procedures, and value-added tax (VAT) refunds, aiming to help make Vietnam a more attractive business environment for investors and tourists.
Vietnam’s ITE HCMC 2025 trade show to host 12,600 B2B meetings
EconomyThe 2025 edition of the International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC 2025) is expected to host 12,600 business appointments, surpassing the nearly 11,500 B2B meetings held at last year’s event, organizers said on Friday.
Reciprocal tariff pause an opportunity for US, Vietnam to build sustainable trade strategies: AmCham
EconomyThe U.S.’s 90-day suspension of retaliatory tariffs presents an opportunity for the U.S. and Vietnamese governments to continue negotiations and work toward building a sustainable trade framework that serves mutual interests, according to the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AmCham).
Vietnam's Vietjet Air, US's AV AirFinance sign $300mn deal to boost fleet growth
EconomyVietnam's Vietjet Air has signed a US$300 million financing agreement with AV AirFinance, a partner of American investment fund KKR, to boost fleet growth, witnessed by Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc and other senior officials during an official mission to boost U.S.–Vietnam economic and trade ties, the carrier said in a press release on Thursday.
Vietnam seeks US tariff exemptions on key agricultural exports
EconomyVietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has proposed the United States consider exempting several Vietnamese agricultural exports, namely seafood, fruits, vegetables, coffee, pepper, and cashew nuts, from new tariffs.
FPT Long Chau only pharmacy, vaccination chain from Vietnam recognized at Healthcare Asia Pharma Awards 2025
EconomyFPT Long Chau Pharmacy and Vaccination Center proudly represented Vietnam on Thursday on the international stage as it was named 'Digital Innovation of the Year' at the prestigious Healthcare Asia Pharma Awards 2025.
US agricultural imports to Vietnam expected to surge
EconomyThe Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has forecast a significant increase in the import of U.S. agricultural products into Vietnam this quarter and in the following months, as the Southeast Asian country has reduced tariffs on many products from the U.S., including agricultural goods, with some tariffs even being cut to zero to counteract the reciprocal tariff policies from the Trump administration.
