Laos continues to be the top destination for Vietnam's outbound investment, while Vietnam remains one of the largest foreign investors in the neighbour, heard a seminar in Vientiane on February 14.

As many as 3,637 businesses in the capital city of Hanoi resumed operations in January, marking a substantial increase of 44% as compared to the previous month, data from the municipal Statistics Office showed.

The domestic maritime sector experienced significant growth last year, with port enterprises reporting substantial profits.

The central city of Da Nang aims to have at least five FinTech companies with annual revenue exceeding VND1 trillion (over US$39.8 million), with a target of 2-3 FinTech companies per 1,000 residents.

British energy company EnQuest announced on January 22 its acquisition of Harbour Energy’s operations in Vietnam as part of its strategy to expand internationally.

VOV.VN - Several Vietnamese enterprises received multiple ASEAN Tourism Awards 2025 on January 20 during a ceremony held in Malaysia as part of the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2025, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).

With its strategic importance in the central key economic region, well-developed and interconnected infrastructure, coupled with ample potential for tourism development, Khanh Hoa province is an ideal location for Chinese businesses to seek opportunities for cooperation and investment, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Thanh Binh has said.

VOV.VN - The European Chamber of Commerce Vietnam (EuroCham) released its Business Confidence Index (BCI) report for the fourth quarter of 2024 on January 9, highlighting a significant improvement in business sentiment, which reflects the resilience of businesses amid a challenging global environment shaped by economic, environmental, and geopolitical uncertainties.

Several leading footwear companies in Vietnam have secured contracts extending through mid-2025, according to Phan Thi Thanh Xuan, vice chairwoman and general secretary of the Vietnam Leather, Footwear, and Handbag Association (LEFASO).

The logistics industry’s business community has expressed optimism about growth prospects in 2025, with nearly 42% of companies surveyed by Vietnam Report JSC affirming that their business outlook will be more positive.