Sweden registered $1 billion in new capital, accounting for 10.8% of all newly registered FDI capital in the period.

Vietnam's exports recorded an impressive growth reaching US$190 billion in the first 6 months of the year, an increase of about 13.5 percent compared to the same period in 2024.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on U.S. businesses to continue supporting the Vietnamese government in dialogues with U.S. agencies to soon reach "a reasonable, detailed tariff agreement for individual products and product groups".

One of the core reasons that helps Vietnamese businesses maintain stability in the face of international fluctuations when the US imposed a 50% tax on imported copper is the orientation of strongly developing the domestic market.

The European Union (EU) and Mexico have expressed disappointment at US President Donald Trump's threat to impose 30% tariffs on their imports from 1 August.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade is swiftly formulating criteria for the 'Made in Vietnam' label especially for the local market.

Vietnam continues to be a highly attractive destination for international investors, with total registered foreign direct investment (FDI) as of June 30 increasing by a robust 32.6 percent compared to the same period last year.

Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Saturday reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening bilateral economic ties with Vietnam, with a focus on boosting local trade and increasing exports from the country.

The long-awaited pact comes as the U.S. imposes tariffs on trade partners.

The EU is preparing to step up its engagement with other countries hit by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs following a slew of new threats to the bloc and other American trading partners, according to people familiar with the matter.