Present supply of social houses not meet market demand: Ministry

The Hai Phong City People's Committee in coordination with Hateco Group held the inauguration ceremony for Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal (HHIT) at Lach Huyen Port on April 5.

A team of inspectors from multiple responsible agencies has concluded its inspection of 44 rice export traders operating in the Mekong Delta region, said the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

While AmCham acknowledges the need to address the growing trade deficit between the two nations, it strongly urges the US administration to consider implementing a grace period.

To mitigate the impact of export constraints, retail expansion is being prioritized to stimulate domestic consumption.

Enterprises in HCMC are proactively exploring new markets beyond the traditional US market while diversifying their product offerings tailored to various customer segments across different countries.

Vietnam, with a population exceeding 100 million, has fewer than 1 million registered businesses. Hence, the country is strategically building a large, strong business community as a national priority.

A seminar, entitled "Positioning Vietnamese Rice in the New Era" was held in Can Tho City, organized by the Vietnam Food Association (VFA) on April 4.

News that the US may impose reciprocal tariffs of up to 46 percent on Vietnamese exports has sparked serious concern among Vietnamese cashew exporters.

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien sent an official diplomatic note to the US authorities, proposing a temporary suspension of the decision to implement a 46 percent tariff on certain goods imported from Vietnam.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh signed Decision No.713/QD-TTg to establish a task force to strengthen cooperation and proactively adapt to changes in US economic and trade policies on April 4.

Ho Chi Minh City is exploring a "one-stop" mechanism to facilitate investment in creative start-up firms, according to Director Lam Dinh Thang of the Department of Science and Technology.

The OCOP product market is experiencing instability in sales, coupled with challenges in maintaining consistent product quality.

The VN-Index suffered its steepest single-day drop in history, plunging 89 points, or 6.68 percent, just shy of the 7 percent daily limit set by HOSE regulations.

The retail prices of petrol were revised upward on April 3 afternoon following the latest adjustment by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance.

Experts recommend that the Government quickly engage in negotiations with the US to minimize the negative impact, while leveraging other trade agreements to diversify export markets. Businesses should stay calm and seek viable solutions.

Vietnam’s stock market tumbled on April 3, mirroring a global sell-off as investors rushed to offload shares.

Vietnam’s transfer of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to the Ministry of Finance signals a push for reform, aiming to improve efficiency and contribution to national growth amidst evolving economic policies.

The agricultural sector is increasingly adopting smart devices, IoT, and AI-based technologies to foster sustainable development, enhance crop yields, manage pests and diseases, and improve farmer productivity.

Ho Chi Minh City fosters growing trade with Laos, leading to expanded market opportunities.

To effectively implement Ho Chi Minh City's 2025 digital transformation agenda, local authorities, organizations, and businesses have focused on enhancing digitization within their respective sectors.