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Việt Nam has emerged as a remarkable example of how trade and investment can fuel inclusive growth and development, according to Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

Czech automaker Skoda will complete a US$500 million factory in Quảng Ninh Province in the first quarter of 2025.

The subsidary will be named Viettel Post Logistics and Trading Co., Ltd. (Guangxi).

Businesses wanting to apply for anti-dumping duty exemptions should submit their requests to the Trade Remedies Authority.

Vietnamese exporters have proactively diversified their markets from the start of the year to mitigate risks as they may soon face significant tax hikes globally, said industry insiders and experts.

Despite the severe impact of Super Typhoon Yagi and global economic volatility, Việt Nam’s economy demonstrated its resilience in the year, with its GDP growth surpassing 7 per cent, ranking among the few nations with high growth rates regionally and globally.

The Government's focus on achieving a GDP growth rate between 6.5 per cent and 7.5 per cent in 2025 underscores the critical role of electricity in sustaining industrial and economic activities.

The Department of Trade in HCM City is strengthening collaborations with relevant sectors and closely monitoring the activities of local enterprises to ensure the smooth transportation of goods to meet market demand as the Lunar New Year (Tết) approaches.

Domestic consumption has rebounded positively, contributing to the 7.09 per cent economic growth recorded last year. However, consumers continue to adopt a cautious approach to spending amid ongoing socio-economic challenges.

Carbon credit trading mechanisms are not yet working in many sectors, causing issues for enterprises who want to trade.

PM Chính said Việt Nam is actively promoting the connection of transport infrastructure with the Czech Republic, including resuming the railway line and promoting direct flights from Việt Nam to the Czech Republic.

New industrial projects are expected to contribute about VNĐ5 trillion (US$197 million) to the industrial production value of the southern province of Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu in 2025, according to the provincial Department of Industry and Trade.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Việt Nam and the United States Trade Representative on January 17 signed a bilateral agreement in Washington, DC resolving an anti-dumping dispute over Vietnamese pangasius fillets.

On the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), the VN-Index edged up by 0.44 points, or 0.04 per cent, to close at 1,249.55 points. Despite the gain, market breadth leaned negative, with 186 declining stocks outnumbering 134 gainers. Trading liquidity dropped slightly to approximately VNĐ9.9 trillion (US$390.7 million), with nearly 441 million shares traded.

The bank listed an additional 19.24 million MBB shares, representing a listing value change of VNĐ192.4 billion, based on par value.

The General Department of Customs has instructed on applying environmental protection tax rates under Resolution No. 60/2024/UBTVQH15.

While the official date is still several days away, many families have begun their celebrations as early as January 18.

They should also appoint a legal entity as a representative, the ministry proposes.

Internal transfers will operate normally.

A private lender is appealing a court decision requiring it to reimburse a client for nearly VNĐ47 billion (US$1.83 million) in unauthorised withdrawals from her account.