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.

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.

The Vietnamese government is demonstrating a high determination in promoting public investment, focusing on numerous strategic infrastructure projects that connect economic centres. This will serve as an important launching pad for Vietnam to enter a new era – the era of the nation’s rise, according to HSBC.

Amidst the looming threat of a trade war, Vietnamese exporters are demonstrating resilience and adaptability in maintaining their global market position.

According to the Central Coordination Office for New-style Rural Development, 48 out of 79 5-star OCOP products, equivalent to 60.7%, have successfully entered high-standard markets such as the US, Europe, and Japan.

Experts have noted that automobile exports not only benefit businesses but also significantly contribute to the Vietnamese economy, while promoting the development of the supporting industry.

Vietnam Public Commercial Joint Stock Bank (PVcomBank) and Generali Vietnam Life Insurance LLC (Generali Vietnam) have officially signed a strategic partnership agreement for the exclusive distribution of life insurance products.

Vietnam’s retail sector is rapidly advancing its digital transformation, with retailers embracing data-driven strategies and diversified sales channels to cut costs and streamline operations.

Vietnam’s rubber export is forecast to hit 11 billion USD in 2025, marking a yearly growth rate of 10% .

To achieve an economic growth rate of 8% and above in 2025, one of the three key growth pillars – exports - must rise by over 12%, requiring more solutions to support exports and diversify markets, according to insidaers

The Vietnam Maritime Administration reported a strong performance in the country's maritime sector for 2024, with a 14% increase in cargo volume passing through ports, totaling 864.4 million tonnes.

According to the recently-published report, which examines the gap between housing costs and income levels in major Asian cities, the two Vietnamese cities have even surpassed Singapore in the gap between housing prices and average income.

The demand for housing from foreigners is anticipated to continue, driving an existing upward trajectory in Hanoi, signalling a positive development for the domestic real estate market.

The surge in AI demand is significantly impacting plans on data centre investment and expansion in Vietnam as global tech giants and local players are racing to capture the market.

For the development of nuclear power plants, Indonesia has yet to fulfill three things - national position, organisational readiness, and mapping of stakeholders, said Deputy Minister of National Development Planning Febrian Alphyanto Ruddyard.

The MoIT's draft proposal to develop the Law on E-commerce will be included in the National Assembly's law and ordinance development programme in 2025 and will be presented to the NA for consideration and comments in October 2025, before being approved at a NA meeting in May 2026.