Economy

Foreign direct investment off to stirring start in 2025

Vietnam’s ongoing appeal as a top investment destination has been laid bare by overall figures for the year so far.

HCM City economy grows at fastest pace in five years

Việt Nam’s largest economic hub, HCM City, is seeing a robust economic recovery, with its Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) rising over 7.5 per...

Hà Nội keeps CPI well under control

The CPI for the first quarter of 2025 increased by 2.75 per cent compared to the same period last year, indicating that inflation remains well under...

​Vietnam maintains 8% growth goal amid US tariff challenge

Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh pledged on Thursday to maintain the country's economic growth target of at least eight percent for this...

US business groups voice dismay at Trump's new tariffs

President Donald Trump's tariff announcement on Wednesday was widely panned by US business lobbying groups, who voiced concern about the impact of...

Domestic trade could boost GDP growth: experts

Experts stressed the importance of comprehensive solutions, including industry-wide collaboration. Rather than isolated competition, sectors such as...

Private sector encouraged to join major national programmes, projects

It must fully unleash the productive capacity and resources of the country through the private sector; mobilise all private resources for national...

Online retailers face challenges due to increasing fees

Online retailers in Việt Nam are facing challenges, with many of them either halting online sales or raising retail prices in response to e-commerce...

Draft private economic development plan to be submitted for approval

The Cabinet leader affirmed that developing the private economy is crucial for national development, especially in the new era of the nation's rise.

Economic policies to take effect in April

Some new policies related to the economic sector will take effect in April, including those on piloting commercial housing projects, public...