Year: 2025

  • | | | | | | |

    Vietnam Industry and Trade News Bulletin for November 03, 2025

    ByVN Industry and Trade Bulletin

    A. POSITIVE NEWS 1. Aiming for Double-Digit Industrial Growth To realize the goal of increasing the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) by over 10% in 2025, the industry and trade sector in 8 southern provinces and cities has set a target for industrial growth in the remaining months to be 3-4% higher than in Q3. 2. Enhancing Vietnam-US Trade Following the Joint Statement on the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Vietnam and the US will continue discussions…

  • | |

    Vietnam Industry and Trade News Bulletin for October 31, 2025

    ByVN Industry and Trade Bulletin

    A. POSITIVE NEWS 1. Vietnam Calls for Green Investment and Digital Technology Transfer in APEC At the 36th APEC Ministerial Meeting in Gyeongju (South Korea) on October 30, Minister Nguyen Hong Dien delivered an important speech emphasizing regional cooperation for sustainable trade. 2. Vietnam and Mexico Strengthen Trade Cooperation On the sidelines of the APEC meeting, Minister Nguyen Hong Dien met with Mexican Minister of Economy Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon to promote bilateral ties. 3. MoIT…

  • |

    Adjusted PDP8: Urgent Solutions for Vietnam’s Power Challenges

    ByVN Industry and Trade Bulletin

    Adjusted Power Development Plan VIII: Urgent Solutions Needed to “Resolve” Power Source Challenges Despite having a clear legal framework and objectives, the on-the-ground implementation of power source projects still faces numerous arising obstacles that require immediate resolution. Initial Results: A Foundation for Growth After more than two years of implementing Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8) and one year of the Adjusted PDP8, the Vietnam power system has made significant strides to ensure electricity supply for…

  • |

    Deputy PM Orders Power Projects to Open 3-6 Months Early

    ByVN Industry and Trade Bulletin

    Accelerating Power Projects under PDP8: Deputy PM Demands 3-6 Month Early Operation The Deputy Prime Minister requires investors to accelerate power project progress, establish specific plans, commit to operating 3–6 months early, and strictly handle cases of delayed implementation. The Government Office has just issued Notice No. 484/TB-VPCP conveying the conclusions of Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son at the national online conference reviewing the implementation of Decision No. 768/QD-TTg (dated April 15, 2025) on…