In its latest macroeconomic update about Vietnam, Standard Chartered Bank forecasts a rise in inflation in the near term.

VOV.VN - Ford Motor Co. will recall 4,142 Ford Explorer SUVs in Vietnam to have their exterior A-pillar trims inspected and replaced for free, according to the Vietnam Register.

With the philosophy that investors' success is its success, Hai Phong has been fostering a favourable investment environment while also developing social and cultural elements that make the northern port city feel like home for foreign investors and experts.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 1 signed Directive No. 05/CT-TTg outlining key tasks and breakthrough solutions to drive economic growth and accelerate public investment disbursement, ensuring that Vietnam’s GDP growth reaches at least 8% in 2025.

VOV.VN - Trade turnover between Vietnam and Laos topped US$290 million in January 2025, up 66.5% year-on-year, according to the Vietnam Trade Office in Laos.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long has signed a decision approving a project for the development and establishment of a medicinal herb industry hub in the central province of Quang Nam, with Ngoc Linh ginseng as the key crop.

VOV.VN - A 20-strong delegation of leading New Zealand businesses joined New Zealand Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Christopher Luxon, and Minister of State for Trade and Investment, the Honourable Nicola Grigg, in Vietnam this week.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Young Entrepreneurs Association in Europe was officially launched in Berlin on February 28, with a view to connecting young Vietnamese entrepreneurs across the continent, boost cooperation, and contribute to the development of both Europe and Vietnam.

VOV.VN - In 2024, Vietnam’s trade surplus with the US reached approximately US$140 billion, marking a nearly 20% increase from the previous year and setting a record high.

A business forum, co-hosted by the Vietnamese Embassy in Denmark and FPT Office in North Europe on February 27, showcased Vietnam as a land of opportunities for Nordic enterprises.

Vietnam's retail market with positive growth prospects will support the development of the commercial real estate market this year, according to experts at the “Vietnam Retail 2025: Opportunities in Real Estate” event held on February 27.

2025 will serve as a crucial foundation year for the real estate sector in Ho Chi Minh City, marking the path towards a full recovery by 2026 after facing challenges caused by COVID-19 and economic recession, experts predicted.

The Commission for Management of State Capital at Enterprises (CMSC) on February 28 transfered the rights and responsibilities of the agency representing state capital ownership to the Ministry of Finance.

Several commercial banks have started reducing deposit interest rates by 0.1 to 0.4 percentage points in response to the Prime Minister’s direction to lower rates to help achieve the Government’s 8% growth target in 2025.

Vietnam’s strategic location, commitment to sustainability, and innovation have made it an attractive destination for international textile producers seeking to diversify global supply chains.

Total trade revenue through the Mong Cai International Border Gate in Quang Ninh province topped US$624 million as of the end of February, a year-on-year surge of 58.23%, according to head of the border gate management board Tran Bich Ngoc.

Following the National Assembly’s approval of a resolution on special mechanisms and policies for the Ninh Thuan nuclear power project on February 19, the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) is taking drastic actions to implement the Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear power plant project.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese tuna exports to major markets recorded a downward trajectory in January, with turnover falling by 16% to more than US$66 million, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

VOV.VN - Foreign direct investment (FDI) flows into southern Vietnam have regained momentum over the past two months after a period of decline.

VOV.VN - New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon expressed excitement during his February 27 visit to Vingroup in Hanoi, where he spent considerable time experiencing VinFast’s electric vehicle ecosystem, including e-bikes, electric motorcycles, electric cars, and electric buses.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has officially launched the 2025 Tourism Stimulus Programme themed Vietnam – Travel to Love, aiming to attract international tourists, particularly from Poland, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland, which will benefit from visa exemptions from March 1 to December 31 this year.

VOV.VN - Samsung Vietnam has officially appointed Na Ki Hong, deputy CEO of Samsung Vietnam and former human resources head at Samsung Electronics, as its new CEO to succeed Choi Joo Ho, from March 1.

The Japanese Government has given 300 million Japanese yen (US$2 million) in official development aid to support Vietnam’s National Innovation Center and the next generation of start-ups, with a focus on making social impact.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to push beyond their limits and strive for growth at a Government conference with the group on February 27.

VOV.VN - Vietnam-Philippines trade turnover in 2024 reached US$8.66 billion, with exports exceeding US$6 billion and a trade surplus of US$3.72 billion, surpassing the expected US$3.5 billion, a positive outcome as Vietnam explores new pathways for exports, helping businesses navigate challenges and ease market pressures.

The retail prices of petrol were revised down on February 27 following the latest adjustment by the Ministries of Industry and Trade, and Finance.

A two-day international conference on data processing and information technology in copyright protection commenced in Hanoi on February 26.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City is ready to welcome Indian investors and foster a favorable business environment to drive breakthroughs in the information technology (IT) sector, heard a workshop held on February 27.

VOV.VN - Total trade turnover between Vietnam and New Zealand in January reached US$122 million, up 8% on-year, with imports soaring by nearly 48%, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

The Vietnam Trade Office in Algeria conducted a working visit to Ghardaia province from February 22 to 25 to promote trade and investment between the two countries.