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In an exclusive interview with Việt Nam News on her recent visit to Việt Nam, Suntory Beverage & Food’s CEO Makiko Ono reflects on her inspiring journey to the top.

Việt Nam’s construction sector is pushing to deliver more mega, world-class projects, boosting its global reputation and ushering the nation into a new era – the era of the nation's rise.

The revival of the project signals Việt Nam's shift towards energy diversification to meet rising electricity demand, while honouring its carbon reduction commitments.

At a forum on SCT held in Hà Nội on April 4, hosted by the Việt Nam Beer–Alcohol–Beverage Association (VBA), concerns were raised that a sudden imposition of the tax could deliver a “shock” to producers, disrupt business operations, and burden consumers.

Tuyên Quang has actively engaged with overseas Vietnamese through international outreach, business networking, and collaboration with the Vietnam business association abroad.

Secretary of the Hưng Yên provincial Party Committee Nguyễn Hữu Nghĩa promised full support in terms of land access, taxation, and legal procedures to US firms eager to invest in the province, at a working session with US Ambassador to Việt Nam Marc E. Knapper on April 4.

At the close of trading on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), the VN-Index fell by 19.17 points, or 1.56 per cent, to end at 1,210.67 points.

The US has imposed a 46 per cent tariff on Vietnamese goods, significantly impacting textiles, footwear, and seafood. With Vietnam's export market to the US, accounting for nearly 30 per cent of its total turnover, businesses are facing rising costs and competitive disadvantages. While the government has responded swiftly with plans to negotiate a better tariff rate, companies adjust their strategies as they await further discussions.

The US has imposed a 46 per cent tariff on Vietnamese goods, significantly impacting textiles, footwear, and seafood. With Vietnam's export market to the US, accounting for nearly 30 per cent of its total turnover, businesses are facing rising costs and competitive disadvantages. While the government has responded swiftly with plans to negotiate a better tariff rate, companies adjust their strategies as they await further discussions.

On his visit, the senior executive of Standard Chartered called on Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính, as well as leaders of Ministry of Finance and the State Bank of Việt Nam

The initiative invites start-ups, innovators and changemakers to submit solutions focused on enhancing long-term financial resilience, well-being and fulfilment throughout multi-stage lives in Asia, particularly in terms of a rapidly ageing society, with prizes for the best ideas.

The electronics sector now accounts for around 60 per cent of all industrial projects in the province's industrial parks, with over 200 active ventures.

Deputy Prime Minister, Bùi Thanh Sơn, will serve as the head of the task force, with the Minister of Industry and Trade acting as the deputy.

Móng Cái International Border Gate is a primary border gate connecting Việt Nam's Móng Cái City and China's Dongxing City.

Foreign investment disbursement grew 7 per cent year-on-year, reaching nearly $4.96 billion in the period. This increase underscores sustained confidence from international investors, reaffirming Việt Nam's position as a key investment destination.

Việt Nam’s largest economic hub, HCM City, is seeing a robust economic recovery, with its Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) rising over 7.5 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter, marking the highest growth rate since 2020.

The KRX system is currently in its final testing phase before full implementation. During this period, securities firms are conducting simulated trading sessions as if on a normal trading day.

The CPI for the first quarter of 2025 increased by 2.75 per cent compared to the same period last year, indicating that inflation remains well under control.

As of March 20, outstanding loans reached nearly VNĐ15.93 quadrillion, up 1.98 per cent compared to the end of 2024 and up 17.60 per cent compared to the same period in 2024.

HCM City aims to have 5,000 new innovative start-ups by 2030 and develop its start-up ecosystem, a conference organised by the HCM City Department of Science and Technology on April 3 heard.