As the world transitions into a new era, Vietnam is emerging as a key player in multilateral cooperation mechanisms and a beacon of growth and development, said the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s Head of Regional Agenda for Asia-Pacific Joo-Ok Lee.
VinFast, a leading Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer, on January 17 launched a new electric bus model with the capacity to carry up to 60 passengers.
Domestic consumption has rebounded positively, contributing to the 7.09% economic growth recorded last year. However, consumers continue to adopt a cautious approach to spending amid ongoing socio-economic challenges.
Macroeconomic stability and infrastructure development are set to be the key drivers propelling Vietnam's real estate market to new heights in 2025, according to industry experts.
Exquisite Power Vietnam Co., Ltd. has inaugurated its Lithium-Ion and Ni-MH battery production facility in Nam Dinh Vu Industrial Park, the northern port city of Hai Phong.
Vietnam’s GDP growth is projected to reach 7.5% under normal conditions and up to 8% in an optimistic scenario for 2025, according to a research group at the Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV).
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Vietnam, an emerging financial centre, is seizing a “golden opportunity” to become a competitive player in the international financial arena with progressive legal frameworks and standout initiatives, according to Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung.
Vietnam and Poland discussed and agreed on major measures to beef up trade and economic partnership at the second economic consultation meeting held in Warsaw as part of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s ongoing official visit to the European country.
Swiss broadcaster SRF has highlighted Vietnam's remarkable economic achievements, saying the country is emerging as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.
Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh has demanded ministries, sectors, and localities to concentrate on five key tasks to make it easier for developing international financial centres in Vietnam.
The Southern Coastal Economic Zone of Hai Phong has officially come into being, expected to broaden the development space and growth momentum for the northern port city.
Vietnam has cemented its position as an attractive destination for foreign businesses looking to expand their operations in Southeast Asia, driven by robust growth and expanding infrastructure.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City is gearing up for an unprecedented surge in both flights and passengers during the 2025 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate for the US dollar at 24,341 VND/USD on January 17, up 8 VND from the previous day.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has issued a directive, urging agencies to stimulate consumer demand and promote domestic goods during the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday and the first quarter of the year.
By working together on new challenges and business opportunities, the prospects for cooperation between China and Vietnam will be even broader, and there will certainly be more space for development, said Executive President of the China - ASEAN Business Council (CABC) Xu Ningning.
Remittances to Ho Chi Minh City in 2024 reached over 9.5 billion USD, up 0.9% year-on-year, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)'s branch in the city announced on January 16.
The retail prices of petrol were revised upward on January 16 following the latest adjustment by the Ministries of Industry and Trade, and Finance.
The Vietnam Trade Office in Algeria held a meeting with representatives from several Algerian trade promotion organisations and businesses on January 15 to look back on bilateral trade and chart a course for future collaborations.
