Việt Nam News

For Việt Nam, this year could bring more difficulties than opportunities, as domestic businesses grapple with weak consumer purchasing power, declining business confidence and rising input costs.

Việt Nam's exports to the EU made an impressive recovery in 2024, reaching nearly US$51.7 billion, an increase of $8.08 billion compared to 2023.

The authorities have called for increased oversight of real estate investors, trading platforms, and brokers to promptly address violations.

Market breadth leaned negative, with 168 declining stocks outnumbering 158 gainers.

Việt Nam is currently ranked 51st globally in terms of start-up funding, ahead of Iceland and Luxembourg.

FPT Software (F-Soft) Đà Nẵng plans to earn VNĐ3.6 trillion (US$144 million) in exports in 2025 after introducing a third campus at the FPT Complex and signing a strategic deal with the city.

The Vietnamese business community in Cambodia is dedicated to supporting Việt Nam's growth and prosperity, said Dr Heng LiHong, BAOOV Standing Member and VCBA Vice President cum Secretary General.

Visiting the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on the first working day after the nine-day Tết holiday - PM Phạm Minh Chính commended the central bank for proactively monitoring both international and domestic economic developments.

The turnover accounts for 13.1 per cent of Việt Nam’s total import-export turnover last year.

Business conditions in the Vietnamese manufacturing sector weakened in the first month of 2025 with drops in both output and new orders.

As trading resumed after the Lunar New Year (Tết) holiday, the domestic gold market saw a sharp surge.

This success is attributed to enhancements in production and business operations, optimisation resources and expansion into international markets.

Scheduled for March 3, this auction is expected to be a significant event in the market, potentially attracting both domestic and foreign investors.

Recently, the market has received support from factors like economic growth, macroeconomic stability, institutions, legal frameworks, planning, supply and demand.

Việt Nam’s stock market following the 2025 Lunar New Year (Tết Nguyên Đán) presents a complex landscape of risks and potential gains, driven by foreign capital inflows, economic resilience, and looming corporate bond maturity pressures, according to one securities expert.

In 2024, the Red River Delta contributed four localities to the top five provinces attracting the largest FDI nationwide.

Việt Nam boasts one of the most active investment communities in the cryptocurrency sector. However, protecting investors and promoting sustainable growth requires a robust legal framework.

The emphasis is on transitioning towards a digital, green and circular economy, within a socially inclusive economic landscape.