Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2025 is projected to grow by nearly 8%, setting the stage for sustained economic development throughout the year.

Omoda & Jaecoo Vietnam has signed strategic agreements with five major partners to develop a nationwide electric vehicle (EV) charging network.

VOV.VN - Leaders of the World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC), a non-profit financial association, and German businesses have said they are ready to engage in building international financial centres in Vietnam.

A handbook providing instructions to enterprises on how to adopt the ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) framework was released by the Ministry of Finance at a conference in Hanoi on March 24.

VOV.VN - On March 24, the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore, in collaboration with the Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA), organized a seminar to introduce the potential and development strategy of Vietnam’s semiconductor industry.

PVI Insurance Corporation has once again affirmed its position as the leading non-life insurer in Vietnam after being awarded an A- (Excellent) financial strength rating by global credit rating agency AM Best for the third consecutive year.

VOV.VN - Vietnam fetchedapproximately US$2.28 billion from exporting 406,637 tonnes of coffee by mid-March, marking a significant increase compared to the same period last year, according to Vietnam Customs.

The Ministry of Finance has submitted to the Government a draft decree on implementing a pilot programme for the issuing and trading of digital assets.

VOV.VN - The export price of Vietnam’s 5% broken rice has risen for the second consecutive week, reaching US$397 per tonne, an increase of US$3 from the previous week, according to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA).

Geely Auto, a leading automobile manufacturer based in China, officially entered the Vietnamese market with the launch of its brand and new vehicle models as well as announcement of its nationwide distribution network on March 21.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese enterprises and management agencies are required to take proactive measures as part of efforts to enhance trade promotion and make concise forecasts to ensure Vietnam's trade activities amid global challenges, according to insiders.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable export turnover reached nearly US$421 million in March 2025, up 34.1% from the previous month but down 10.5% from a year ago, marking the third consecutive month of decline in this sector.

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh has expressed Vietnam's wish for collaboration with Luxembourg in the development of financial centres in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang city while paying a working visit to the Grand Duchy from March 20 to 22.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City has climbed seven notches to 98th out of 119 cities in the annual Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) published by the China Development Institute (CDI) in China and Z/Yen Partners in UK.

French businesses are particularly interested in Vietnam’s high-speed railway project, want to establish and expand cooperation with Vietnamese partners, visiting French Minister of Transport Philippe Tabarot said at a meeting with Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh in Hanoi on March 21.

Vietnamese small businesses experienced a successful 2024, with 82% reporting growth, up from 77% in 2023 - the country’s highest result since 2019, according to annual small business survey of CPA Australia - one of the largest professional accounting bodies in the world.

Construction officially began on the Hon La International Port, a landmark infrastructure project valued nearly VND2.3 trillion (US$90 million), in Quang Trach district, the central province of Quang Binh on March 21, aimed to bolster socio-economic development in the locality and the region.

VOV.VN - Mobile World Joint Stock Company (The Gioi Di Dong - TGDD), a member of Mobile World Investment Corporation (Mobile World Group – MWG), recently secured a sustainability-linked trade loan with HSBC Bank (Vietnam) Ltd.

Vietnam has the potential to emerge as an attractive financial destination if it effectively applies international experience and leverages cooperation with global partners, according to Christine Le, CEO and Founder of Eastern Horizon Wealth Management.

VOV.VN - Businesses from Hanoi and Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan discussed ways to boost long-term cooperation links during their meeting in Hanoi on March 21.

VOV.VN - More than 1,100 exhibitors from 25 countries and territories globally are expected to take part in the SaigonTex - SaigonFabric 2025, an international exhibition for the textile and garment industry, machinery, accessories, and fabrics in Ho Chi Minh City next month.

VOV.VN - Following the global trend, domestic SJC gold bars and gold rings sharply declined on March 21, slipping below the VND100 million per tael mark established two days ago.

VOV.VN - The Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), Luxembourg’s financial supervisory authority, supports cooperation between Luxembourg and other countries worldwide, including Vietnam, particularly in finance.

Vietnam is a promising market for Thai businesses, said Thailand Trade Representative Umesh Pandey during his working visit to Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s leading electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast and Indonesia’s leading vehicle distributor PT Aribi Amartapura (Amarta) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Jakarta on March 21 to expand VinFast’s showroom network in the Indonesian market.

Trade between Vietnam and Singapore continued its strong upward trend in early 2025, rising by 27.15% year-on-year during the first two months, according to Enterprise Singapore (ESG).

VOV.VN - Following the Party leader’s recent directive on the development of the private sector, experts have introduced solutions, including improving the business environment, stepping up institutional reforms, and creating equal treatment to support this economic sector.

Mini Thailand Week 2025 kicked off in the northern city of Hai Phong on March 20, showcasing outstanding Thai products.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered that Long Thanh International Airport must be basically completed by December 31 this year, ensuring it is ready to welcome its first flight.

A delegation from Hekou county of China's Yunnan province visited the Hai Phong Economic Zone Authority and Nam Cau Kien Industrial Park on March 19–20, sharing experiences in the development of free trade zones.