Việt Nam’s export to Philippines tops $6 billion for first time
Trade
Việt Nam’s trade value with Singapore hit an all-time high in 2024, surpassing SG$31.67 billion (approximately US$23.5 billion).
Vietnam-Singapore trade hits record high in 2024
Key Industries
Applying green export standards would improve Vietnamese footwear enterprises'' brand value and their competitiveness in the global market.
Vietnamese footwear companies urged to boost green exports
Investment
The project aims to construct the Mỹ Xuân International General Port, capable of accommodating ships with a capacity of up to 60,000 DWT.
Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu to develop international port worth nearly $230 million
Macro Economy
756,600 áo dài were sold on Shopee and TikTok Shop between December 20, 2024, and January 19, 2025, worth a total of VNĐ189.6 billion (US$7,420).
Vietnamese spend big on áo dài for Tết celebration
Trade
The convenience store segment in Việt Nam''s retail market is dominated by foreign chains and is barely profitable.
Convenience stores struggle to make profit
Investment
Currently, Cần Thơ’s export processing and industrial zones have attracted 257 investment projects with a total registered capital of $2.256 billion, of which $1.295 billion has been realised, accounting for 57 per cent of the total registered capital.
Cần Thơ industrial zones attract nearly $314 million in investment in January
Macro Economy
Kon Tum province is implementing stricter quality control measures for durian and jackfruit exports following a warning from China about food safety lapses in some Vietnamese durian shipments.
Kom Tum cracks down on durian, jackfruit quality control violations
Macro Economy
The World Bank projects Việt Nam''s GDP growth at 6.3 per cent in 2026, the highest in the Asia-Pacific region.
Việt Nam to become Asia-Pacific region's fastest growing economy in 2026
Key Industries
The Ministry of Planning and Investment, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and FPT Corporation co-hosted a working breakfast in Davos, Switzerland on January 22 to discuss the future and opportunities of Việt Nam''s pharmaceutical industry in the new era.
Việt Nam seeks to transform pharmaceuticals into spearhead industry
Key Industries
The seven-day Tết holiday last year saw 10.5 million domestic holidaymakers on the move, up 17 per cent year-on-year.
Vietnamese holidaymakers prefer domestic trip during Tết holiday
Trade
One Việtnamese durian exporter said that it''s 170 tonnes of produce could be not cleared at custom gates, because China applies the strict inspection of BY2 that is believed to be used to enhance the yellow colour of durian fruit.
Việt Nam's export durians face stricter regulation in China market
Macro Economy
Exports were the primary driver of Việt Nam''s economic growth in 2024 and are expected to remain so in 2025.
Việt Nam projected to lead ASEAN+3 growth with 6.5% in 2025
Macro Economy
Việt Nam is setting its sights on transforming its largest economic hub, HCM City, into a major international financial hub within the next decade.
Việt Nam to develop HCM City into international financial hub
Trade
Việt Nam’s rice exports to Singapore recorded significant growth in 2024, cementing Vietnam’s position as the third-largest rice supplier of the city state.
Việt Nam’s rice exports to Singapore surge
Investment
A trilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the development of the Đà Nẵng International Financial Centre (Đà Nẵng IFC) has been inked by the central city’s people’s committee and Concessor AG company, a Swiss strategic advisory firm focusing on internationalisation...