The Vietnam Symposium in Banking and Finance (VSBF 2025) is set to take place in Hanoi from October 23 to 25, bringing together experts, scholars, and policymakers to share research and discuss key issues in banking, finance, and macroeconomics.

Vietnam’s retail industry is regaining momentum, driven by internal restructuring efforts and supportive macroeconomic policies, according to a report on the sector’s outlook released by Vietnam Report JSC.

The overall goal for the coming time remains macroeconomic stability and inflation control as targeted, while driving growth of 8.3%–8.5% in 2025, with major economic balances in check, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has underlined the need to control gold prices, regulate exchange rates, and manage cash flow, emphasizing prompt and effective responses to ensure macroeconomic stability and sustainable growth.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 6 signed a directive, asking relevant agencies to mobilise and optimise resources for production and business activities, aiming to promote economic growth and ensure macroeconomic stability.

VOV.VN - Standard Chartered Bank has revised its 2025 growth forecast for Vietnam to 6.1%, down from 6.7%, according to its latest macroeconomic update about Vietnam on July 24.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s GDP expanded 7.56% in the first half of 2025, with Q2 growth reaching 7.67% despite numerous difficulties and challenges, showing targeted fiscal policy, controlled inflation and a continued trade surplus.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has recorded its strongest first-half gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 15 years, fueled by manufacturing gains, resilient domestic demand, and macroeconomic stability.

VOV.VN - The government of Vietnam is expected to maintain its economic growth rate of 8% and beyond this year despite a 6.93% rate in the first quarter.

The National Financial Supervisory Commission has forecast that FDI inflows into Vietnam will remain strong, particularly in high-value sectors such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and logistics.