Economy

Hanoi 2025 - BPC, a global leader in payment solutions, and PVcomBank mark a decade of partnership that has empowered PVcomBank for providing innovative, secure, safe and reliable banking services.

The northern mountainous province of Lang Son is taking measures to preserve and promote the ecotourism value and potential of the Lang Son Global Geopark, recognised by UNESCO in September 2024.

Vietnam’s construction sector is pushing to deliver more mega, world-class projects, boosting its global reputation and ushering the nation into a new era - the era of the nation's rise.

Vietnam is expected to begin construction and expansion of seven expressway projects this year.

Floating fish cages on La Juventud reservoir in Palacios town, Pinar del Rio province, stand as a testament to the Vietnam – Cuba friendship as Vietnam's tilapia farming technology has transformed this region into a key aquacultural hub, contributing to the Caribbean nation’s food security.

A growing trend in the securities market involves firms posing as authorised securities companies to trick investors into making deposits into accounts, according to a major alert released by the State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC) on March 19.

The delegation of licensing authority to localities along with newly planned and expanded industrial zones is driving the growth of the industrial real estate segment, providing a major boost for investors.

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has ordered medical facilities across the country to concentrate efforts to fully adopt digital medical records before September 30 this year.

The Vietnamese Trade Office in Australia is actively negotiating with Australian agencies to introduce new Vietnamese products into this market, the office has said.

The State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC) and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on March 12 agreed to cooperate in safeguarding the integrity and stability of the countries’ capital markets, while fostering their connectivity.

As part of a broader initiative to develop 355km of urban railway, three transit-oriented development (TOD) sites have been designated along Metro Line No. 2, including 5.1ha in Tan Binh, 26ha in Tan Phu, and nearly 41ha between District 10 and Tan Binh.

After many consecutive sessions of net withdrawal, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) last week net injected more than 5.09 trillion VND (199.7 million USD) through the open market operation (OMO) and bill channels to support liquidity in the banking system.

Vietnamese and Thai 5% broken rice have seen declines of 38-45%, with Vietnam’s prices falling from 680-700 USD per tonne to 390-400 USD per tonne, an unprecedented decrease.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade aims to complete the necessary procedures for establishing the Vietnam - Kyrgyzstan Intergovernmental Committee in the first quarter of 2025, Minister Nguyen Hong Dien said on March 6.

Permanent Vice Secretary of the Hau Giang provincial Party Committee Nguyen Tuan Anh unveiled agricultural strength and potential during a working ses

Despite the robust growth of Vietnam's shrimp exports with a presence in 107 markets worldwide, experts held that in order to maintain this momentum and effectively seize new market opportunities, the shrimp industry must proactively enhance production conditions and standardise processes from production to trade.

Estate agents in the city have reported a decline in rental rates of 20-32% during the first two months of 2025.

The newly operational Metro Line 1 is a key driver for real estate projects, particularly in retail and office spaces. The commercial real estate sector typically lags behind the residential market. As communities grow and stabilise, demand for commercial spaces rises accordingly.

The wood industry of the south-central province of Binh Dinh is solidifying its position in the global export market, thanks to strategic alignment with global demand and consumption trends. Local businesses are ramping up sustainable exports, contributing to income generation and driving economic growth.

The Politburo established a framework for private participation with the issuance of Resolution 55-NQ/TW on February 2020, outlining Vietnam’s energy development strategy until 2030 with a vision to 2045.