Policy

The formation of a high-quality Technopark complex between Viet Nam and Japan in the Ha Noi Southern Supporting Industrial Park (HANSSIP) is creating breakthrough development in the industrial sector, including the aviation industry. This opens opportunities for Vietnamese enterprises to participate more deeply in the global supply chain.

At the 32nd APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting (FMM 2025) in the Republic of Korea (RoK), Viet Nam reaffirmed its commitment to making effective contributions as an active member working towards the stability and shared prosperity of the APEC region.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a decision to issue an action plan for the peak month combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and promoting sustainable fisheries development.

Viet Nam’s 2024 Digital Transformation Index (DTI) reached 0.7955, up 8.6% from 0.7326 in 2023, according to the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST).

The launch of the Viet Nam-Pakistan Preferential Trade Agreement will lay a solid foundation for a new phase of cooperation. Once signed, the agreement will provide a legal framework for preferential tariffs, rationalise customs procedures, enhance business competitiveness, and open a new chapter in Viet Nam-Pakistan economic relations.

In the context of globalisation, many enterprises are emerging as pioneers in transitioning towards green and sustainable development models, helping the nation move closer to its international commitments, such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 and achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.

On October 18, the Da Nang Municipal People’s Committee issued a dispatch approving the proposal to develop a project on “Building and developing a brand for Da Nang’s outstanding products – trust in Vietnamese goods: Made in Da Nang.”

A trade promotion conference was held by the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) in collaboration with the Cambodian Ministry of Commerce, in An Giang province on October 17, in efforts to foster economic cooperation and achieve the trade target of 20 billion USD.

Financial inclusion is not only a tool for social welfare but also a foundation for inclusive socio-economic development, with the core goal of maximising access to and use of suitable, safe financial products for all, especially vulnerable groups, small enterprises, and household businesses.

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and Germany, the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), in collaboration with FrankfurtRheinMain GmbH, organised a ceremony marking the long-standing partnership between the two countries and reaffirming their commitment to deepening Viet Nam–Germany economic cooperation in the years to come.

Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) have created a broad playing field full of opportunities but also posed numerous challenges for businesses. To support enterprises, Ho Chi Minh City has been implementing various initiatives and policies to help them seize the opportunities offered by FTAs and expand their export markets.

The Independent Office of Evaluation (IOE) of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, held a national roundtable discussion on the Country Strategy and Programme Evaluation (CSPE), Ha Noi, on October 15.

The Viet Nam–Francophonie Economic Forum took place in Ha Noi on October 14, drawing a large number of Vietnamese businesses and enterprises from French-speaking countries.

The export tariff for gold or silver products has been reduced from 1% to 0%, according to a recent Government decree.

Viet Nam’s logistics industry, particularly in Ho Chi Minh City, has demonstrated remarkable vitality in recent years, becoming one of the key drivers of economic growth.

Since the merger, the new Ca Mau Province has become one of the localities with large areas of shrimp farming and rice cultivation in the Mekong Delta. Notably, many of the farming households in former Bac Lieu Province have demonstrated their dynamism and creativity through the “fragrant rice–clean shrimp” model, enriching from the land and water of their hometown.

In an increasingly volatile global economy, the growth of the entrepreneur community plays a pivotal role in Viet Nam’s development. Today, Vietnamese entrepreneurs are affirming their pioneering, dynamic and innovative role in driving innovation and creativity.

A ceremony was held on October 11 to mark the 21st anniversary of Viet Nam Entrepreneurs’ Day (October 13, 2004 –2025) and the 50th founding anniversary of the Ho Chi Minh City Business Association (HUBA) (1975–2025), as well as to honour enterprises with outstanding products and services for 2025.

According to a recent announcement from the US Department of Commerce (DOC), seafood products harvested from 12 fishing sectors in Viet Nam will no longer be eligible for import into the US starting in 2026. In response, Vietnamese ministries and relevant authorities are urgently implementing corrective measures to prevent potential export disruptions.

The goal of the Vietnamese games industry is to reach revenue of 1 billion USD by 2030, with 30% of released games originating from Viet Nam. Despite its great potential and growth in profits, the Vietnamese games industry is still assessed to lack a solid foundation for breakthroughs.