VIETNAM, CHINA INK SEVEN TRANSPORT COOPERATION DEALS
Four of the seven agreements relate to railway development. These include a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint committee for Vietnam–China railway cooperation and technical support from China for feasibility studies and planning of several standard-gauge rail lines, including Lao Cai–Hanoi–Haiphong, Dong Dang–Hanoi, and Mong Cai–Ha Long–Haiphong.
VIETNAM BECOMES THE FASTEST-DEVELOPING TOURISM DESTINATION IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
In January 2025 alone, Vietnam reported over 2.1 million international arrivals, marking a 36.9% increase compared to the same period last year, according to statistics from Footprint Travel. Visitor numbers from Russia soared by more than 116%, while major European markets—including the UK, France, Germany, and Italy—recorded robust double-digit growth.
CHINA TO INCREASE FARM IMPORTS FROM VIETNAM
General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of China Xi Jinping said on Monday that China is willing to boost the import of Vietnamese agricultural products and support high-quality Chinese investment in Vietnam. Xi made the remarks during his meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Hanoi on April 14, as part of his April 14-15 state visit to Vietnam on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
EXPERIENCE A THREE-MICHELIN-STARRED MENU CRAFTED BY TWO REOWNED CHEFS AT LONG TRIỀU RESTAURANT
Prepare for an extraordinary gastronomic event as two masters of Cantonese cuisine unite! Michelin-starred luminaries Chef Siu Hin Chi of the esteemed two-Michelin-starred Ying Jee Club (Hong Kong) and Chef Wong Fu Keung of the one-Michelin-starred Long Triều at The Reverie Saigon join forces to present an exclusive dining experience.
TOTAL REGISTERED FOREIGN INVESTMENT INTO VIETNAM UP BY 34.7% IN Q1
As of March 31, 2025, total registered foreign investment into Vietnam, including new registrations, capital adjustments, and capital contributions/share purchases, reached 10.98 billion USD, marking a 34.7% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
OVER VND77 TRILLION EARMARKED FOR HCMC PORT SYSTEM THROUGH 2030
The Ministry of Construction has approved a comprehensive development plan for HCMC’s seaport system through 2030, with total investment needs exceeding VND77 trillion to expand capacity, improve infrastructure, and support long-term urban growth. The HCMC seaport system will require 1,567 hectares of land by 2030.
TECHCOMBANK'S WEBINAR - US TARIFF BRIEFING - INSIGHT AND IMPACT ON VIETNAM
Time: 10:00 - 11:30, Tuesday, 15 Apr 2025
Platform: Online via Zoom
Language: Vietnamese, English (translation pool)
VIỆT NAM, CHINA ENHANCE BUSINESS CONNECTIVITY
In the first quarter of 2025, bilateral trade between Việt Nam and China reached US$51.2 billion, up 17.5 per cent year-on-year. China remains Việt Nam’s largest trading partner, while Việt Nam is among China's top six trading partners globally. Cooperation between Việt Nam and Chongqing has also seen positive developments, supported by strategic agreements at the central level and enhanced by trade infrastructure such as the Việt Nam–Chongqing–Europe rail corridor.
