AMRO has raised its forecast for Việt Nam''s economic growth to 7.5 per cent this year, joining a growing number of international institutions that have turned more optimistic about the country''s outlook.
The revisions focus on key areas, including the definition of beneficial ownership, verification of customer information, transparency of legal arrangements, risk-based customer classification and the frequency of updating customer information.
The tariff decision should be seen as a prompt for Vietnamese businesses to reposition their competitiveness, strengthen their supply chains and move higher up global value chains.
The 2026 programme will see the planting of 43,400 native trees in Xuân Nha Nature Reserve and the Vân Hồ–Hang Kia–Pà Cò ecological corridor, an area recognised for its rich biodiversity and home to several rare and endangered species.
The target of $25 billion could be beyond reach if the industry continues to rely on short-term sources and imported raw materials, said Bùi Trung Nghĩa, deputy chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).
Argentina''s Cordillera Brewing is seeking Vietnamese suppliers of products such as cashew nuts, black pepper, cinnamon, star anise, spices, natural rubber, rattan and bamboo products, handicrafts, and a range of processed food products.
As Southeast Asia shifts its focus from boosting electric vehicle sales to building local manufacturing and supply chains, Việt Nam is well placed to remain one of the region''s fastest-growing EV markets while expanding its production base.
Rice production supports more than 3.5 billion people worldwide, with Asia accounting for 90 per cent of global output. Việt Nam harvested about 43.5 million tonnes of paddy and exported 8.3 million tonnes of rice in 2023.
Việt Nam has integrated rapidly and proactively implemented its international IP obligations under multilateral and bilateral treaties, contributing to a modern and effective global IP system that promotes innovation and development.
The launch comes as Việt Nam''s cashless payment market continues to expand rapidly. According to the State Bank of Vietnam, the total value of non-cash transactions reached around 28 times the country''s GDP in 2025, equivalent to approximately VNĐ360 quadrillion,...
Although the charging networks are not yet large enough to fully meet demand, the expansion of infrastructure by automakers and third-party operators is expected to improve charging access for electric vehicle users in Việt Nam.
A Czech diplomat described the arrival of the first container as the successful outcome of a long and complex market-opening process involving years of negotiations, regulatory approvals and close cooperation between Czech and Vietnamese authorities.
Uruguay''s strong purchasing power, political stability and strategic position within Mercosur make it one of the region''s most promising markets for Vietnamese exporters.