The real estate market in 2025 is no longer a matter of “eating or being eaten” but one of strategic cooperation to grow together, experts stressed

Vietnam and Indonesia are targeting two-way trade of 18 billion USD by 2028, heard the Indonesia-VN food security cooperation forum hosted by the Indonesian Consulate General and the VN Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s HCM City branch on August 11.

In the first seven months of this year, retail sales of goods were estimated at approximately 3.05 quadrillion VND, accounting for 76.4% of the total revenue and rising by 7.8% compared to the same period last year.

The recent administrative merger offers a unique opportunity to establish a unified and synchronised logistics system, turning the Southeastern Key Economic Region into a high-performing hub for trade, investment, and marine economy.

Demand for durians in the Chinese market is surging, prompting growing interest among importers in seeking supply from Vietnam.

Experts warned that excessive capital concentration in high-risk sectors like real estate and securities, risks of imbalances and non-performing loans could increase.

Vietnam’s state budget revenue from import-export activities reached over 261.37 trillion ($9.97bil) in the first seven months of 2025, equivalent to 63.6% of the annual estimate and 55.6% of the targeted goal, the Department of Customs reported.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to develop a roadmap to pilot the removal of the credit growth quota regulation from 2026.

Experts say credit growth in real estate is under control, but some warn of long-term economic risks if lending continues to rise sharply.

Vietnamese logistics firms face global pressure to go green, turning challenges into momentum for sustainable growth.

As Vietnam revamps land, housing, and real estate laws, experts emphasize legal transparency, fair compensation, and consistent regulation to guide a thriving property market.

He also welcomed the “Vietnam Private Sector Panorama” as a platform for dialogue, awareness-raising, and inspiring a wealth-creation movement, emphasising that it must deliver tangible results.

Vietnam's forest sector is evolving with multifunctional strategies, aiming for long-term socio-economic and environmental sustainability.

Vietnam’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) maintained strong momentum with a yearly growth of 8.6% in the first seven months of 2025, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO).

The Ho Chi Minh City Institute for Development Studies (HIDS) has sent an official request to companies and investors in the electric vehicle ecosystem to propose support packages for residents and drivers transitioning to EVs.

The 2025 Vietnam Motor Show – the country’s largest automotive event – has officially been canceled due to ongoing market difficulties and the absence of new flagship vehicle models.

Real estate prices in Hanoi have increased sharply, while those in HCM City, particularly in the Northeast area, range from VND40-50 million/sq m, which is considered reasonable.

Vietnam showcased durian and related products at the first-ever ASEAN–China Durian Festival held in Beijing on August 9 by the ASEAN–China Centre (ACC) and the embassies of ASEAN member states.

The Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) reported that in July, it held 20 government bond auctions issued by the State Treasury, raising a total of 25.8 trillion VND (1 billion USD).

The first international B2B e-commerce platform designed to support Vietnamese enterprises in accessing the US market has been launched in Ho Chi Minh City.