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Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyễn Chí Dũng noted that many leading global groups are planning to expand their investments in Việt Nam, reflecting a new wave of investment, particularly in high technology, electronics, semiconductors, clean energy, transport, and infrastructure sectors.

The southern province of Bình Dương plans to invest VNĐ100 trillion through 2030 to develop infrastructure to stimulate the economy.

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.

The seven-day Tết holiday last year saw 10.5 million domestic holidaymakers on the move, up 17 per cent year-on-year.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will focus on enhancing the resilience of the economy to fluctuations in both the global and domestic environments, with a firm commitment to curbing inflation, stabilising the macro-economy and supporting growth.

Leading the charge are major investors like Vinhomes, Khang Điền House, Đất Xanh Group and Nam Long Investment Corporation, with ambitious plans for increased sales in major cities.

On the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), the VN-Index closed at 1,242.53 points, down 3.56 points or 0.29 per cent. Market breadth remained negative, with 201 stocks declining, 100 advancing and 53 remaining unchanged.

Exports were the primary driver of Việt Nam's economic growth in 2024 and are expected to remain so in 2025.

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.

The Hà Nội–Bắc Giang Industrial Infrastructure Investment Joint Stock Company will develop the project in Nghĩa Trung Commune, Song Mai Commune, and Đa Mai Ward, Bắc Giang City.

Idemitsu Group plans to expand its investment in Việt Nam, including a green fuel project in Bình Định and a carbon emissions reduction project in the sugarcane raw material areas in Thanh Hóa.

The five domestic projects target real estate and urban development, while the six FDI projects involve household goods, welding, components and electronics.

Economists have identified a range of factors that may exert inflationary pressure in 2025, including geopolitical risks, global trade disruptions and domestic challenges such as exchange rate fluctuations, rising import costs and natural disasters.

The woodworking industry will strive to achieve the export target of US$18 billion for this year, the Handicraft and Wood Industry Association of HCM City has said.

Organic farming is emerging as a leading solution in safeguarding ecosystems, while meeting the rising appetite for clean and safe food, said businesses.

Việt Nam will continue to perfect its institutional framework toward greater openness and streamlined procedures, and to maximise resources for development.

However, the home loan interest rates will be still lower than that before the COVID-19 pandemic, analysts say.

Nearly a week before the nine-day Lunar New Year holiday, the demand for car rentals increased suddenly in Hà Nội.

A draft decree detailing special investment procedures outlines the commitments investors must make to comply with legal requirements and planning standards.

March 29 Textile and Garment JSC (Hachiba) has approved a transaction, buying 208,000 shares, or 52 per cent of the charter capital of Vietsun Quảng Nam JSC from Việt Sun Investment JSC.