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.

The UK’s exports of goods to Vietnam grew by 9.9% last year, and the country is aiming to maintain this momentum in 2025.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s total import-export value had reached nearly US$95 billion by mid-February, up 11.5% year on year, according to preliminary data from the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Vietjet has announced its first direct route linking Ho Chi Minh City and Auckland, marking a major milestone in Vietnam–New Zealand relations.

Vietnam’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast and the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) signed a cooperation agreement on February 26 to promote green transition and sustainable development.

Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on energy transition cooperation in Hanoi on February 26.

The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City on February 26.

VOV.VN - Minister Nguyen Hong Dien has called on the Republic of Korea (RoK) enterprises to explore investment opportunities in Vietnam’s energy sector, including nuclear power.

The domestic real estate sector is poised for a substantial profit increase in 2025, fuelled by a more optimistic macroeconomic outlook and an expected rise in new supply as companies finalise legal procedures for upcoming projects.

Jeil Group from the Republic of Korea (RoK) on February 25 held a ground-breaking ceremony for its Jeil Logistics 1 project in Nam Dinh Vu Industrial Park in the northern port city of Hai Phong.

Vietnam’s trade offices abroad are ramping up efforts to promote investment and trade in line with the country’s ambitious economic targets for 2025.