Key Points President Donald Trump said the United States has struck a trade deal with Vietnam. The agreement includes a 20% U.S. tariff on Vietnamese goods, as well as a 40% “transshipping” tariff, Trump said. He announced the deal days before a deadline paring back his “reciprocal” tariffs is set to expire, sending U.S. duties [...]

Vietnam and Singapore have agreed to establish additional Vietnam-Singapore industrial parks (VSIPs) across the country, expanding beyond traditional manufacturing zones to include smart urban areas and digital commerce hubs. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh shakes hands with his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong in Tianjin, China, June 25, 2025. Photo: Vietnam Government Portal The agreement [...]

Authorities in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam have completed a draft proposal for a free trade zone near the under-construction Long Thanh International Airport and are now seeking expert consultation before submitting it to the central government for approval. This composite image shows Long Thanh International Airport under construction in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam, alongside the planned [...]

Vietnam’s first Free Trade Zone (FTZ) will operate on the foundation of a special regulatory framework, modern infrastructure, and breakthrough development thinking aligned with international standards. The selection of Da Nang for this model is not only symbolic but also represents a major step forward in institutional reform and the country’s comprehensive integration strategy. On [...]

In just the first five months of 2025, Hưng Yên Province has attracted nearly USD 4.5 billion in both domestic and foreign direct investment (FDI)—a record-breaking figure fueled by multi-billion-dollar urban mega-projects entering the province. According to official statistics, since the beginning of the year, Hưng Yên has approved 47 new domestic projects and 32 [...]

More than 40 enterprises with a market capitalization of over 1 billion USD have emerged on Vietnam’s stock exchange. When were they founded, and how have they developed and shaped the economy? After 50 years since the Reunification Day (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2025), Vietnam has risen to become an economy often referred [...]