In a significant move to support businesses during challenging times, the Vietnamese government has extended and enhanced various tax relief programmes for 2025, with reductions and deferral measures aimed at stimulating economic growth.

The domestic maritime sector experienced significant growth last year, with port enterprises reporting substantial profits.

Vietnam has six billionaires after chairman of Masan Group Nguyen Dang Quang rejoining the Forbes’ latest list of the world’s richest individuals.

In 2024, Vietnam exported nearly US$51.7 billion worth of goods to the European Union, marking an 18.5% increase, equivalent to an additional US$8.08 billion compared to the previous year.

Vietnamese technology start-ups raised more than US$120 million in 2024, a 38.7% decrease compared to the US$196 million in 2023, reported the market intelligence platform Tracxn.

The post-Tet stock market in 2025 presents a complex landscape, with both opportunities and challenges.

The domestic gold market experienced a sharp increase as trading resumed after the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday despite a decline in global gold prices.

Vietnam ranked fifth globally in the 2024 Global Crypto Adoption Index, according to the US blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis.

Vietnam will send three chess masters to compete at the 2025 World Junior Chess Championships later this month in Montenegro.

Various tourist attractions are opening their doors for free this Tet (Lunar New Year) festival, making it easier for visitors to immerse themselves in Vietnamese traditions.