Vietnam Economic News is the mouthpiece of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, a forum for Vietnamese businesses, and provides 24/7 updates on economic news. Vietnam Economic News was established on October 15, 1954, as the specialized economic, political, and social press agency of the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Vietnam Economic News has the responsibility to disseminate and popularize the Party's guidelines, the State's laws on industry and trade; reflect the activities of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, businesses, organizations, and individuals in the field of industry and trade; contribute to raising awareness and knowledge about economics, politics, and society for officials, civil servants, employees, workers, and people in Vietnam and internationally. Vietnam Economic News is a forum for Vietnamese businesses, a place to exchange, share experiences, information, and contribute to promoting the socio-economic development of the country. Vietnam Economic News is published daily and distributed nationwide and internationally.