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HCM City posts tourism revenue of $2.19 bln in Q1

The city attracting nearly 1.64 million foreign visitors in the three-month period. The tourism industry of Ho Chi Minh City posted a revenue of over VND56.6 trillion ($2.19 billion) in the first quarter of the year, increasing 26.7% year-on-year, according to the city’s Department of Tourism. In March alone, tourism revenue is estimated to reach […]

Developing the Private Economy – A Lever for a Prosperous Vietnam

We are pleased to present the article “Developing the Private Economy – A Lever for a Prosperous Vietnam”. The nearly 40-year journey of renovation has marked a resilient, breakthrough, and development-aspiring Vietnam. From a centrally planned, inefficient economy with a per capita income of just 96 USD in 1989, Vietnam has risen strongly and is […]

Private Economy – The Most Important Driving Force

General Secretary Tô Lâm emphasized the need to renew thinking about the role and position of the private economy in the socialist-oriented market economy. Many private enterprises have affirmed their national position and brand through international investment, enhancing their influence and brand value in the domestic and international markets. (Photo: Truong Hai Automobile House (Thaco), […]

Da Nang Learns from Singapore’s Experience in Building a Financial Center

On March 3, Da Nang Party Secretary Nguyen Van Quang and a delegation visited Singapore to study the experience of building and operating a financial center. During working sessions with Raffles Family Office Singapore and KPMG Singapore, the delegation gained valuable insights into the legal framework, operational models, and key factors for attracting investment. Da […]

Vietnam’s GDP Growth Forecast for 2025

A series of international organizations have provided optimistic forecasts for Vietnam’s GDP growth in 2025. The international organization has made an optimistic forecast for Vietnam’s GDP growth in 2025. Picture: Hai Nguyen Optimistic GDP Growth Projections for Vietnam in 2025 Recently, the Government has proposed that the Central Committee and the National Assembly aim for […]

A Vietnamese Province Aims to Have Over 40 Industrial Parks, Attracting Nearly $1 Billion in FDI in Just Two Months of 2025

This is an encouraging sign. From early 2025 until now, the People’s Committee of Binh Duong Province has granted investment policy approvals and investment certificates for seven foreign direct investment (FDI) projects, with a total capital of nearly $1 billion. These projects span various sectors, including high-tech industries, electronic component manufacturing, logistics, and industrial real […]

Vietnam and New Zealand elevate bilateral relationship to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

A joint statement on the elevation of the relations was issued on the occasion of the official visit to Vietnam by Prime Minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxon from February 25-28. PM Pham Minh Chinh (right) and PM Christopher Luxon during the latter’s official visit to Vietnam between February 25-28. (Photo: VGP) Vietnam and New […]

The Trump Response And the NA session concludes

The response to Trump The Vietnamese government has begun responding to various moves by President Donald Trump’s administration that are impacting the country. According to Reuters, the foreign ministry’s spokesperson said at the regular press conference last week that “Vietnam stands ready to discuss [tariffs] with the U.S. in a constructive manner.” Minister of Industry […]

Coconut exports surpass $1B for the first time

Vietnam’s coconut exports exceeded US$1 billion for the first time last years, thanks to the new protocol with China and exporters’ effort to expand their markets. Exports of all coconut products surged 20% to nearly $1.1 billion, according to Vietnam Customs. Fresh coconuts alone jumped 61% to $390 million. Workers transport coconut in Ben Tre […]

Vietnam remains attractive to Nordic companies

Vietnam is keen to maintain its reputation among Nordic companies as a manufacturing powerhouse. Vietnam has remained a vital manufacturing hub for Nordic businesses for decades, attracting investors in sectors from high-end jewelry to shipbuilding. With a strong industrial base and growing expertise, it continues to adapt to shifting global supply chains and evolving regulatory […]