Foreign players have developed and expanded rapidly through new investments and mergers and acquisitions

Shinhan Life Việt Nam officially launched its new regular premium universal life product under the commercial name Universal Life Product Shinhan – An Thịnh on March 3.

The recent reduction in deposit interest rates by commercial banks has raised concerns about liquidity, especially among smaller institutions.

Kiên Giang will develop its central planting areas while simultaneously building modern rural areas to maximise local resources.

The Ministry of Planning and Investment also sought comments on a draft resolution of the National Assembly on the building of a regional and international financial centre in Việt Nam

Bình Thuận Province is trying to attract more investment projects from both domestic and foreign sources by organising promotional activities to acquaint them with its potential.

A notable shift in cash flow was observed as investors flocked to steel stocks, anticipating the impending anti-dumping tariffs on imported steel.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính chaired a dialogue with European enterprises in Hà Nội on March 2 to boost cooperation and investment, aiming to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% this year, paving the way for double-digit growth in the years ahead.

The Việt Nam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE) will organise a 'Trade Delegation to Japan’ this year, opening up great opportunities for Vietnamese businesses to access a potential billion-dollar market.

A VinaCapital report highlighted the Government’s strong commitment to public investment disbursement this year.

The bank believes inflation will increase to 3.8 per cent year-on-year in February, up from 3.6 per cent in January 2025.

The association seeks to connect both Vietnamese-owned businesses in Europe and Vietnam-based enterprises investing in the region.

Many Vietnamese brands like VinFast, Hoa Phat, Viettel, Vinamilk, and GrowMax have steadily increased their market share at home, expanded their export markets, and built production and value chains, all while contributing to the country’s economic growth.

Japan has over 5,500 investment projects in Việt Nam, with bilateral trade turnover in 2024 exceeding US$46.2 billion.

PM Chính expressed his hope that US businesses will continue to expand operations in Việt Nam, contributing to promoting the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.

The discussion aimed to assess the current situation, identify challenges and opportunities for cooperation and investment, and boost rapid and sustainable development in partnership with US enterprises.

Domestic sea freight rates are expected to remain stable or even see a slight increase in 2025, according to Guotai Junan Việt Nam Securities.

The project for the development and establishment of a medicinal herb industry hub in Quảng Nam Province, with Ngọc Linh ginseng as the key crop has been approved.

Amid global trade uncertainties, Việt Nam is prioritising compliance with international market requirements to maintain and expand its agricultural exports.

Experts have outlined three key areas for PDP VIII's revision, including updating legal frameworks, assessing the power system’s operations and forecasting socio-economic growth and electricity demand.