Vietnam News Economy

Gold prices exceeded the threshold of VNĐ90 million (US$3,550) per tael on Friday, the God of Wealth Day.

In 2024, Việt Nam’s agricultural sector reaffirmed its role as the backbone of the economy, ensuring food security, stabilising society and securing livelihoods for over 60 per cent of the rural population.

While China remains a significant supplier, recent trade data highlights Việt Nam’s efforts to diversify supply to meet industry demands.

Việt Nam is considering new taxes on real estate to address rising prices and mitigate speculation, after prior initiatives were postponed amid public backlash.

These forthcoming listings not only reflect the resilience of the country's economy, but also offer investors fresh opportunities across various sectors.

From March 1 battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs) in Việt Nam will no longer be exempt from registration fees.

To maintain economic stability, the Deputy Prime Minister underscored the need for an uninterrupted supply of fuel, electricity, and essential goods.

Statistics from the Việt Nam Coffee-Cocoa Association show that in January 2025, Việt Nam exported 154,635 tonnes of coffee, generating revenues of US$799.5 million.

Despite rising gold prices, jewel shops in HCM City are crowded these days with people scrambling to buy the precious metal for the God of Wealth Day (10th day of lunar year, February 7) to secure luck and prosperity.

The VN-Index officially surpassed the 1,270-point threshold, while liquidity declined slightly and foreign investors maintained their net-selling trend.

The first month of 2025 witnessed a record number of businesses restarting operations, with 22,794 enterprises returning to the market.

Việt Nam recorded a trade surplus of more than US$33 billion in the first month of 2025, despite a 10.5 per cent decline year-on-year in total export and import turnover

Located in Vĩnh Thạnh District across an area of 540.58 hectares, the project has a total investment of VNĐ7.85 trillion (US$309 million).

China-Việt Nam economic ties have thrived, with bilateral trade reaching US$260.65 billion in 2024, a 13.5 per cent increase, and Việt Nam becoming a key destination for Chinese investors.

Work permits for Lao and Vietnamese workers are extended for three months, until May 13, 2025, while Cambodian and Myanmar workers can stay in Thailand for an additional 6 months, until August 13, 2025.

Such factors as adjusted healthcare fees, and higher transportation costs and food prices led to a 0.98 per cent rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in January.

The Việt Nam Fruits and Vegetables Association (Vinafruit) set up ten booths at Fruit Logistica, the world’s largest fruit and vegetable exhibition.

TRAV recommended that the Việt Nam Steel Association (VSA) notify relevant local manufacturers and exporters to answer the investigation questionnaire within the prescribed deadline.

In the latest session on February 4, through the open market operations (OMO) channel, the SBV provided loans to seven financial institutions totalling over VNĐ10 trillion at an interest rate of four per cent per annum for a seven-day term.

Việt Nam recorded impressive growth in foreign direct investment (FDI) flows in the first month of 2025.