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Việt Nam retail sales, tourism services post double-digit growth in five months

Gold bar, ring supplies are limited ahead of God of Wealth day

At some large stores on Trần Nhân Tông and Cầu Giấy streets in Hà Nội, gold bars and gold rings are noticeably scarce.

Over $100 billion in exports granted preferential C/O

Thanks to the positive results of leveraging tariff preferences from Free Trade Agreements, Việt Nam issued 1.8 million certificates of origin for US$100 billion worth of goods exported in 2024.

Flexible tax policy to propel Việt Nam's economic growth in 2025

The Vietnamese government has extended and enhanced tax relief for 2025, offering reductions and deferrals to boost economic growth.

Việt Nam and India trade reached $15 billion in 2024

Trade relations between Việt Nam and India continue to flourish, with bilateral trade turnover reaching around US$15 billion in 2024.

SJC gold moves closer to previous peak

SJC gold prices are quoted by major enterprises at VNĐ88 million per tael (US$3494.84) for sellers and VNĐ91 million per tael ($3613.98) for buyers.

Over 95% of businesses in Hải Phòng IZs resume operations

More than 95 per cent of enterprises at industrial zones in the northern port city of Hải Phòng have resumed normal operations.

HCM City: Nearly 1 million workers back to work after Tết holiday

Nearly 1 million workers of more than 12,600 businesses with trade trade unions in HCM City have returned to work following the nine-day Lunar New Year holiday.

Used car market to face significant challenges in 2025: experts

The used car market in 2025 is set to experience intensified competition, according to market experts.

Việt Nam's port firms thrive in 2024

Strategic investments and expansions are expected to further enhance the sector's performance.

Pangasius fetch record price in early 2025

Currently, larger pangasius weighing over 1.2kg, are selling at VNĐ32,440 (US$1.29) per kilogram, a record high not seen since 2022.

Banks stimulate credit from the beginning of 2025

Many banks have implemented loan packages with preferential interest rates. Currently, the lowest short-term loan interest rate is from 4.5 per cent.

Market rebounds as VN-Index nears 1,265 points

Market breadth was positive, with 251 gainers outnumbering 72 decliners. Trading liquidity increased to approximately VNĐ15.3 trillion (US$606.7 million), with nearly 660 million shares changing hands.

Digital banking services in Việt Nam make remarkable stride

More than 87 per cent of Việt Nam’s adult population now hold payment accounts at banks while many credit institutions are processing more than 95 per cent of transactions through digital channels.

Việt Nam has six billionaires in Forbes’ latest global rich list

Việt Nam has six billionaires after chairman of Masan Group Nguyễn Đăng Quang rejoining the Forbes’ latest list of the world’s richest individuals.

Chinese carmakers to build automobile plants in Thái Bình

Work on two major automobile manufacturing and assembly plants with Chinese investments will start in northern Thái Bình province in the first half of 2025.

Investment opportunities seen in rubber, steel industries in 2025

The potential for transforming rubber land into industrial zones has emerged as a lucrative avenue for investment.

Trump’s trade policy 2.0: What it means for Việt Nam’s economy

Trump's new trade policies could impact Việt Nam's economy, requiring careful monitoring and strategic adjustments.

Institutional reform is crucial to promoting business development

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.