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Vĩnh Phúc earns over $2.2 billion from electronic components in Q1/2025

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 15:02
The electronics sector now accounts for around 60 per cent of all industrial projects in the province's industrial parks, with over 200 active ventures.

Việt Nam establishes task force to proactively adapt to US economic, trade policies

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 14:19
Deputy Prime Minister, Bùi Thanh Sơn, will serve as the head of the task force, with the Minister of Industry and Trade acting as the deputy.

Import-export turnover through Móng Cái border gate up 45 per cent in Q1

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 13:53
Móng Cái International Border Gate is a primary border gate connecting Việt Nam's Móng Cái City and China's Dongxing City.

Việt Nam's foreign investment surges 35% in Q1

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 13:36
Foreign investment disbursement grew 7 per cent year-on-year, reaching nearly $4.96 billion in the period. This increase underscores sustained confidence from international investors, reaffirming Việt Nam's position as a key investment destination.

HCM City economy grows at fastest pace in five years

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 12:07
Việt Nam’s largest economic hub, HCM City, is seeing a robust economic recovery, with its Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) rising over 7.5 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter, marking the highest growth rate since 2020.

Việt Nam to launch KRX trading system on May 5

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 12:01
The KRX system is currently in its final testing phase before full implementation. During this period, securities firms are conducting simulated trading sessions as if on a normal trading day.

Hà Nội keeps CPI well under control

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 12:01
The CPI for the first quarter of 2025 increased by 2.75 per cent compared to the same period last year, indicating that inflation remains well under control.

Positive credit helps drive economic growth

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 11:57
As of March 20, outstanding loans reached nearly VNĐ15.93 quadrillion, up 1.98 per cent compared to the end of 2024 and up 17.60 per cent compared to the same period in 2024.

HCM City’s ambitious innovative start-up plans

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 10:34
HCM City aims to have 5,000 new innovative start-ups by 2030 and develop its start-up ecosystem, a conference organised by the HCM City Department of Science and Technology on April 3 heard.

VN ranks fourth in pork consumption worldwide

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 09:52
The total pig herd reached approximately 32 million head by the end of 2024, up seven million from 2020 and nearly two million from 2023. This marked the highest pig population in five years.

Unlocking paths for SMEs to succeed in the AI age

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 09:04
Recent research by IBM, Forbes and McKinsey highlights a steady increase in AI adoption within business governance, with 33 per cent of companies using AI in 2022, 55 per cent in 2023 and 72 per cent in 2024.

Bond market sees strong recovery in first few months

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 08:56
In the first two months of 2025, the total value of bond transactions, including both public and private offerings, reached VNĐ167.2 trillion (over US$6.5 billion), up 19 per cent on year.

AdTech – an indispensable part of every industry

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 08:53
Advertising Technology (AdTech), which encompasses software and tools facilitating the buying and selling of digital advertising, is rapidly becoming an essential component across industries, particularly in Việt Nam where the digital landscape is continuously evolving, experts said. 

HCM City, Lao provinces strengthen trade, investment ties

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 07:53
Việt Nam and Laos have immense potential for cooperation across multiple sectors, particularly in education and training, information technology, trade promotion, investment, culture, and tourism, delegates emphasised at the Lao-Việt Nam Trade and Investment Promotion Conference held in Savannakhet Province, Laos, on April 2.

PropertyGuru Vietnam Property Awards returns for 11th edition with new categories

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 04/04/2025 - 07:34
The 11th PropertyGuru Vietnam Property Awards are now open for entries across an expanded list of categories, reflecting the country's robust real estate fundamentals and optimistic consumer sentiment, the organiser announced on April 2.

Retail petrol prices up in latest adjustment

Vietnam Economic News - Thu, 04/03/2025 - 21:51
The prices were increased from 3pm on Thursday.

Room remains for Việt Nam-US tariff talks to secure win-win benefits: official

Vietnam Economic News - Thu, 04/03/2025 - 21:39
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyễn Hồng Diên has sent a diplomatic note to US authorities, requesting a delay of the 'reciprocal tariff' imposition.

Việt Nam learns from France's experiences in carbon market management

Vietnam Economic News - Thu, 04/03/2025 - 21:28
Deputy Minister Hồ Sỹ Hùng leads a Vietnamese delegation to meet and discuss climate issues with French agencies in Paris from March 31 to April 3.

Qualcomm acquires Vingroup’s AI subsidiary Movian AI

Vietnam Economic News - Thu, 04/03/2025 - 17:56
American chipmaker Qualcomm has acquired a 65% stake in Vietnamese artificial intelligence firm Movian AI from conglomerate Vingroup. The financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

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