Trade ministry issues warning as Middle East tensions threaten global trade

Economy - Investment

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has issued a stark warning to businesses, urging them to closely monitor the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran that threaten to disrupt global trade, according to a ministry official.

Deputy PM calls for strong reforms of State-owned enterprises

Economy - Investment

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung has called for bold and strategic reforms to unlock the full potential of State-owned enterprises (SOEs), urging a clear shift in mindset and approach to governance, investment and development.

Shrimp industry's 'green revolution' positions Australia as strategic market

Economy - Investment

The shrimp industry is undergoing a 'green revolution', with a significant shift from traditional methods to technology-based production and digital transformation.

Vietnam seeks to draw more FDI inflows into semiconductors, AI

Economy - Investment

Global tech giant Qualcomm has just launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research & Development (R&D) centre in Vietnam, which is expected to help position Vietnam as a leading AI R&D hub in the region and the world.

Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien had discussions on tariffs and broader trade cooperation with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer during the third round of negotiations, which took place in Washington D.C. from June 9-12.

Within the framework of the work program in Europe, from June 10-11 (local time), in Switzerland, Phu Yen PPC leaders and the delegation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Vietnamese localities implemented image promotion programs, calling for investment cooperation.

In the early months of the year, although the province’s economic recovery progress failes to meet expectations, there have been some positive signs. To reach the growth target of 8% in 2025, authorities at all levels and sectors are actively implementing flexible, adaptive governance measures in all situations to maintain economic stability, enhance internal capacity, autonomy and competitiveness.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited and held a working session with representatives of the division of nuclear science and engineering (NSE) in the Physics Department at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) of Sweden on June 13 morning (local time), during which he called on the Swedish side to set up cooperation with Vietnam in nuclear energy technology.