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In a tumultuous year for the Vietnamese stock market, retail investors played a significant role, contributing to the market's liquidity recovery.
Vietnam remained among the top ten countries with the fastest e-commerce growth rate in the world in 2024, with the market valued at US$25 billion, an increase of 20% over 2023, according to Vietnam E-commerce and Digital Economy Agency.
The primary selling prices of condominiums in Hanoi experienced a sharp 36% year-on-year and 12% quarter-on-quarter increase in 2024, according to CBRE Vietnam, a foreign real estate service company.
Ho Chi Minh City’s office market has achieved rapid growth fuelled by steady demand and burgeoning supply, reinforcing the city’s status as a premier destination for both local and international corporations seeking strategic growth opportunities in Southeast Asia, according to real estate consulting firm Knight Frank.
Vietnam SuperPort on January 7 signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Transport Development and Strategy Institute under the Ministry of Transport of Vietnam, and China Railway 16th Bureau Group Vietnam Co. Ltd. (part of China Railway Construction Corporation) on cooperation to develop rail logistics infrastructure.
A strong US dollar will still be a major factor influencing the USD/VND exchange rate in 2025, causing the Vietnamese dong to depreciate by about 3% against the dollar, experts forecast.
Starting February 18, the value-added tax (VAT) exemption for imported goods valued under VND1 million (approximately US$40) sent via express delivery will officially be discontinued.
Vinpearl, a leading brand in Vietnam's tourism and resort industry, has recently made a significant financial move by repurchasing over VND10 trillion (US$394 million) worth of international bonds before maturity, within just one month.
Vietnam's health authorities said on January 5 they are closely monitoring the situation regarding the new outbreak of virus-induced pneumonia in humans in China.
In the dynamic global economic landscape, the asset management sector is emerging as a standout field, with rapid growth fuelled by wealthy, middle-class and high-net-worth investors, transitioning towards professional asset management models and high-tech applications.