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Tilapia exports to US accelerate

Việt Nam to tighten tax scrutiny of celebrity livestream sales

The tax authority is compiling a list of celebrities generating significant income from livestream sales and affiliate marketing on e-commerce platforms.

Retail sales of goods and services up 9 per cent in 2024: GSO

Việt Nam's total retail sales of consumer goods and services reached VNĐ6.4 quadrillion (US$252 billion) in 2024, marking a year-on-year increase of 9 per cent, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Vietnamese retail industry expects bright future ahead

With a young and dynamic population, rising incomes and increasing urbanisation, the sector is emerging as one of the most promising engines for economic expansion in the coming years.

HCM City keeps goods quality, prices under tight control ahead of Tết

HCM City is set to crack down on violations related to hoarding, listing of prices and the transportation, storage and sale of prohibited, smuggled, counterfeit, and untraceable goods, according to its Department of Industry and Trade.

Exchange rate cools in wake of SBV’s new policy

Instead of using spot contracts to sell the US dollar as previously, the SBV has stopped this and has started to use the futures contract.

State budget revenue reaches nearly $80 billion last year

State budget expenditures were around VNĐ1.8 quadrillion ($70.9 billion), reaching 86.4 per cent of the forecast.

“Green tick” products ready for Tết holiday

Products bearing the city’s “green tick of responsibility” label, which indicates clear origin and verified quality, are increasingly visible on shelves and drawing strong consumer attention.

Việt Nam among top 10 countries with the fastest e-commerce expansion in the world

E-commerce is not only an opportunity for enterprises to boost revenue, but also a platform for Vietnamese firms to penetrate deeply into the global supply chains.

Market corrects as liquidity continues to decline

On the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), the VN-Index closed at 1,246.95 points, rising slightly by 0.6 points, or 0.05 per cent.

Thái Nguyên launches goods booth on e-commerce platform

Thái Nguyên is the first province in Việt Nam to open this booth on the e-commerce platform with the goal of becoming a leading province in e-commerce development.

Vietnam SuperPort and strategic partners to strengthen regional connectivity

The collaboration agreement marks a pivotal moment in Việt Nam's efforts to advance its logistics industry and strengthen trade relations with other countries in the region.

Overseas investment rises by almost 60% in 2024

Around 31 different countries and territories received investments from Việt Nam in 2024.

Sacombank, Ho Chi Minh City Finance and Investment State-Owned Company partner to provide funding

Under the agreement, Sacombank and HFIC will jointly provide funding to key sectors such as technology, healthcare, education and training, culture, and sports and for carrying out digital transformation.

Hải Phòng maintains double-digit growth rate for 10 consecutive years

The port city is now one of the top five largest economies in the country.

Over one fourth of Việt Nam's population participates in eSports

The Vietnam Recreational eSports Association (VIRESA), in partnership with OTA Network, has published the Vietnam eSports White Paper 2022–2023.

Fruit and vegetable industry aims for $10 billion in exports by 2030

Based on impressive export results in recent years, Việt Nam’s fruit and vegetable industry has set a target of achieving US$10 billion in export value by 2030, according to the Việt Nam Fruit and Vegetables Association.

EVN asks to take charge of new energy projects

Vietnam Electricity (EVN) estimates that with the GDP growth target of 8 per cent this year, electricity generation must grow by a factor of 1.5.

Việt Nam maintains position as RoK’s third largest trading partner

Việt Nam continued solidifying its position as the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s third-largest trading partner in 2024, trailing only China and the US, marking the third consecutive year of the significant trade relationship.

Twelve projects to be developed in Saigon Hi-tech Park in 2025

Twelve projects, including 10 domestic projects and two foreign-invested ones with a total investment exceeding US$1 billion, are set to break ground in the Saigon Hi-tech Park (SHTP) in HCM City in 2025.

Vietnamese pepper: decline in volume, surge in value

In December 2024, Việt Nam exported 15,265 tonnes of pepper of all types, including 12,771 tonnes of black pepper and 2,494 tonnes of white pepper, generating a total turnover of $100.6 million.