Vietnam, China’s special administrative region strengthen trade links
Vietnam, China’s special administrative region strengthen trade links

A forum aimed at strengthening business and investment connections between Vietnam and the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) took place in Hanoi on December 20.

Vietnam, China’s special administrative region strengthen trade links
Xanh SM forces cooperation with Indonesian partners to advance green transport
Xanh SM forces cooperation with Indonesian partners to advance green transport

Green and Smart Mobility (GSM) JSC, Vietnam's all-electric mobility service provider operating under the Xanh SM brand, on December 20 announced that it has established strategic partnerships with nine Indonesian partners to drive the green transport revolution in the region.

Xanh SM forces cooperation with Indonesian partners to advance green transport
Vietnam emerges as East Asia – Pacific’s economic powerhouse: WB
Vietnam emerges as East Asia – Pacific’s economic powerhouse: WB

Vietnam has distinguished itself as one of the fastest-growing economies in the East Asia-Pacific region in 2024.

Vietnam emerges as East Asia – Pacific’s economic powerhouse: WB
Exchange rate forecast not to be under high pressure at year-end
Exchange rate forecast not to be under high pressure at year-end

The USD/VND exchange rate is not forecast to be under great pressure at the end of this year, if the US Federal Reserve (Fed) continues to cut interest rates at its meeting this month, experts said.

Exchange rate forecast not to be under high pressure at year-end
More Vietnamese firms interested in Saudi Arabia: Ambassador
More Vietnamese firms interested in Saudi Arabia: Ambassador

An increasing number of Vietnamese enterprises are showing interest in Saudi Arabia, particularly in the sectors of Vietnam's advantages and the Middle East country's needs, a diplomat has said.

More Vietnamese firms interested in Saudi Arabia: Ambassador
Vietnam draws over 5,360 Japanese projects worth nearly US$80 billion
Vietnam draws over 5,360 Japanese projects worth nearly US$80 billion

Japan has invested in 5,369 projects worth US$76.76 billion in Vietnam as of the end of the second quarter this year, making it the third largest foreign investor in the country, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Tuong Van told the 9th Vietnam-Japan Conference on Construction in Hanoi.

Vietnam draws over 5,360 Japanese projects worth nearly US$80 billion
Oxford Economics forecasts Vietnam’s 2025 economic growth at 6.5%
Oxford Economics forecasts Vietnam’s 2025 economic growth at 6.5%

VOV.VN - Oxford Economics forecasts that Vietnam's GDP will grow by 6.7% this year and 6.5% next year, driven by a stable manufacturing sector and a rapid recovery in domestic demand.

Oxford Economics forecasts Vietnam’s 2025 economic growth at 6.5%
RON95 petrol price rises to VND21,000 per litre
RON95 petrol price rises to VND21,000 per litre

VOV.VN - The retail price of RON95, the common petrol for domestic use in Vietnam, rose VND410 to VND21,000 per litre, as of 3p.m. on December 19, according to the latest price adjustment cycle by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

RON95 petrol price rises to VND21,000 per litre
Brazil solidifies position as Vietnam's biggest trade partner in Latin America
Brazil solidifies position as Vietnam's biggest trade partner in Latin America

With bilateral trade hitting US$7.1 billion in the first 11 months of this year, Brazil remains Vietnam's largest trading partner in Latin America, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to the Latin American nation Bui Van Nghi.

Brazil solidifies position as Vietnam's biggest trade partner in Latin America
Chinese media praises Vietnam’s economic achievements, outlook
Chinese media praises Vietnam’s economic achievements, outlook

Chinese media outlets, including The Paper, CRI, Sohu, Sina, the Guangdong E-Commerce Association's website, and BWC, have published numerous reports and analyses highlighting Vietnam’s remarkable economic achievements in 2024 and its promising outlook for 2025.

Chinese media praises Vietnam’s economic achievements, outlook