In its newly released ‘Global Economic Prospects’ report, the World Bank (WB) predicts that Vietnam's GDP growth in 2025 will reach 6.6%.

Total outstanding loans of credit institutions in Ho Chi Minh City as of the end of last year were worth over VND3.9 quadrillion (US$153.3 billion), a 11.3% increase for the year, according to the central bank.

Vietnam’s export durian industry faces difficulties in entering the Chinese market due to new inspection regulations for durian exports.

Average home loan interest rates may increase slightly from the beginning of this year due to rising capital costs, analysts forecast.

Hideaki Egashira, General Director of Idemitsu Vietnam Co Ltd, a subsidiary of Japanese petroleum company Idemitsu Kosan, has revealed plans to expand the company's investment portfolio in Vietnam.

Viettel Post will establish a subsidiary in Guangxi Province, China, as part of its strategy to develop a cross-border logistics system for Vietnam.

Vietnamese exporters have proactively diversified their markets from the start of the year to mitigate risks as they may soon face significant tax hikes globally, said industry insiders and experts.

Many banks have promoted capital mobilisation policies right from the beginning of 2025 to improve financial strength and meet the credit demand that is forecast to increase sharply this year.

The Japanese Government-funded equipment for dioxin and environmental analysis was handed over to the Chemical Corps recently, aiming to assist Vietnam in settling consequences of toxic chemicals left from wartime.

Two luxury cruise ships, Seabourn Encore and Silver Whisper, docked at Ha Long International Cruise Port on January 17, bringing more than 1,200 international tourists to Quang Ninh Province, home to UNESCO-recognised natural heritage Ha Long Bay.