A joint statement on the elevation of the relations was issued on the occasion of the official visit to Vietnam by Prime Minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxon from February 25-28. PM Pham Minh Chinh (right) and PM Christopher Luxon during the latter’s official visit to Vietnam between February 25-28. (Photo: VGP) Vietnam and New [...]

The response to Trump The Vietnamese government has begun responding to various moves by President Donald Trump’s administration that are impacting the country. According to Reuters, the foreign ministry’s spokesperson said at the regular press conference last week that “Vietnam stands ready to discuss [tariffs] with the U.S. in a constructive manner.” Minister of Industry [...]

Vietnam’s coconut exports exceeded US$1 billion for the first time last years, thanks to the new protocol with China and exporters’ effort to expand their markets. Exports of all coconut products surged 20% to nearly $1.1 billion, according to Vietnam Customs. Fresh coconuts alone jumped 61% to $390 million. Workers transport coconut in Ben Tre [...]

Vietnam is keen to maintain its reputation among Nordic companies as a manufacturing powerhouse. Vietnam has remained a vital manufacturing hub for Nordic businesses for decades, attracting investors in sectors from high-end jewelry to shipbuilding. With a strong industrial base and growing expertise, it continues to adapt to shifting global supply chains and evolving regulatory [...]

At a report released on February 11, HSBC highlighted the Government’s efforts to address various challenges and risks surrounding capital markets. (Illustrative image) The Government News quoted a report released on February 11 by HSBC as noting that Vietnam was the best stock market performer in Southeast Asia in 2024. According to the bank, effective [...]

Vietnam’s coffee exports reached nearly $800 million in January 2025. Illustration photo by Pexels Vietnam exported 154,635 tons of coffee worth US$799.5 million in January, according to the Vietnam Coffee-Cocoa Association. Of this total, green coffee exports amounted to 137,568 tons, generating $694.9 million, marking a 38.2% decline in volume but an 8.8% increase in [...]