VN will need an estimated VNĐ351.5 trillion (US$13.76 billion) to upgrade its port system by 2030, with VNĐ72.8 trillion for maritime infrastructure and the rest for port terminals.

Modern financial services have gone beyond basic transactions to become intelligent ecosystems personalised by AI.

HCM City is proposing a new policy that would allow authorities to reclaim land left vacant for more than 12 months, even if landowners have paid required fees. The move aims to prevent land waste and boost urban development.

Vietnam is planning financial centers with special real estate policies, including longer land leases and relaxed foreign ownership rules. The proposals aim to attract global investors but face scrutiny over potential risks of market instability.

Cushman & Wakefield stressed that Việt Nam continued to be recognised as an attractive destination for data centre investors.

One of the most notable initiatives is, rather than avoiding or combating adverse weather, this project proposes a range of novel tourism experiences that embrace the seasons, offering tourists a unique perspective on the region.

Global tariff retaliations present opportunities for certain Vietnamese industries and publicly traded companies to gain from increased exports, FDI and supply chain realignments.

With a rapidly growing economy and ambitious infrastructure projects, Binh Dinh is making it easier for businesses to invest. A newly launched hotline and task force will resolve investor issues quickly and efficiently.

Domestic businesses are advised to closely monitor market fluctuations and the political and social factors that influence trade, enabling timely and effective responses.

Manufacturers like Thaco, Hyundai Thanh Cong, and VinFast are making significant strides in global markets.

Vietnam will focus on improving quality and production efficiency rather than expanding shrimp and tra fish farming areas in 2025.

The US$31 million project, approved in May 2023, spans 2.5 hectares and includes production workshops, warehouses and a wastewater treatment station. The facility has an annual capacity of 502,500 optical devices and instruments.

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will further boost trade and investment ties between VN and the United Kingdom (UK), according to officials of the two countries.

Standard Chartered Bank, projects strong Vietnam GDP growth of 6.7 per cent in 2025 (7.5 per cent in H1 and 6.1 per cent in H2), driven by continued business expansion in 2025 and beyond, with foreign investment playing a key role in driving growth.

The Ministry of Finance has commented on the Ministry of Planning and Investment’s proposal for a draft National Assembly Resolution on financial centres in Việt Nam.

In Hanoi and HCM City, nearly 18,000 resettlement apartments remain vacant or are being used inefficiently, leading to the decay of entire infrastructure systems.

As of January 31, ministries, sectors and localities had allocated VNĐ741.1 trillion, reaching 89.7 per cent of the plan.

Experts forecast that this year, banks will race to increase their charter capital in order to improve capital adequacy ratios and meet the capital needs for high credit growth.

VN considers the implementation of the circular economy an interdisciplinary task and a shared responsibility of society, requiring the involvement of all levels of government, ministries, local authorities, organisations, and individuals.

Enterprises, which have connected with local authorities to run large recruitment campaigns, are offering salaries of up to VND40 million a month.