They insisted that the role of SOEs has become increasingly important in maintaining macroeconomic stability, guiding the market, and delivering on national strategic objectives.

During this period, the country’s total trade turnover hit 355.79 billion USD, up 15.7% from last year's figure.

According to the central bank's payments department, non-cash payments were worth 295.2 quadrillion VND in 2024, or 26 times the country's GDP.

Experts highlight that foreign investment contributes to GDP growth through three main channels - increasing capital accumulation, facilitating technology transfer and enhancing management efficiency and production organisation.

Vietnam will close tens of millions of unverifiable bank accounts by September 2025 under new digital payment regulations.

Hanoi's bustling fashion districts have gone quiet, with shops half-closed and customers squeezing through barely open doors.

Some small businesses avoid bank transfers to dodge new e-invoice mandates, risking penalties.

Ministers from both countries stress urgency and goodwill in reaching a mutually beneficial agreement.

Major brands launch aggressive promotions, but sluggish customer demand persists, hurting dealers’ bottom lines.

The World Bank (WB) has urged Vietnam to take urgent action to adapt to climate change, in addition to its policy recommendations to improve public investment efficiency, strengthen accountability, and enhance the legal framework.

Vietnam needs an estimated sum of 3.3 quadrillion VND (136 billion USD) for electricity generation and power grid development in 2025-30 period.

The continuous influx of investment proposals from US technology corporations is a positive signal, demonstrating HCM City’s strong appeal to high-quality capital, especially in technology and real estate sectors.

As VN gears up for a bumper lychee harvest in 2025, estimated to reach 303,000 tons, the agricultural sector, in coordination with localities, is proactively deploying measures to enhance fruit quality, expand markets, and boost exports.

Manufacturers fear waste and cost under new emissions rules without matching fuel supply.

According to S&P Global, Vietnam’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 49.8 in May from 45.6 in April, remaining just below the 50-point threshold. The reading signals a near-return to stable operating conditions.

The drive toward listing is part of a broader strategy among banks to strengthen capital bases.

Despite being weeks away from peak harvest season, Hung Yen’s signature egg-shaped lychees are already sold out thanks to a surge in pre-orders.

Breaking down the figures, agricultural products accounted for 15.29 billion USD, up 16.3% while livestock products totalled 217.2 milion USD, an 11.7% increase.

To meet travel demand during the 2025 peak summer season, the national flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines has announced an increase in flight frequency on two key international routes from Ho Chi Minh City to Singapore and Bangkok.

Hanoi recorded strong performance in five-month revenue from domestic sources, which reached 346.9 trillion VND to account for 73.2% of the annual target and mark a 55.4% year-on-year increase.