VOV.VN - The government of Vietnam will introduce a visa exemption policy for travelers from Poland, Switzerland and the Czech Republic this year, presenting a valuable opportunity for major local destinations to welcome tourists from high-end markets.

Ho Chi Minh City received nearly US$493 million in remittances in the first 20 days of this year, according to Nguyen Duc Lenh, Deputy Director of the State Bank of Vietnam's HCM City branch.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man visited and presented gifts to policy beneficiaries, poor households, and the police force in the Mekong Delta province of Can Tho on January 20, ahead of the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.

Many banks have promoted capital mobilisation policies right from the beginning of 2025 to improve financial strength and meet the credit demand that is forecast to increase sharply this year.

VOV.VN - Last year saw the State Bank of Vietnam proactively monitor global and domestic economic developments and implement comprehensive measures to support businesses and individuals in accessing bank loans through the stable monetary policy.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 17 delivered an important policy speech at University of Warsaw, as part of his ongoing visit to Poland, focusing on the rapidly changing global landscape, Vietnam’s development perspectives and orientations, and Vietnam - Poland relations.

Vietnam’s inflation in 2025 is projected to remain within a manageable range of 3% to 4.5%, in line with the National Assembly’s goal to keep it around 4.5%, matching expert forecasts, heard a seminar held in Hanoi on January 9.

Credit growth across the banking sector reached 15.08% as of the end of 2024, exceeding the year’s target of 15%, according to Standing Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Dao Minh Tu.

Starting on January 1, significant economic policies will come into effect, including regulations on contract-based passenger transport businesses, a six-month reduction in value-added tax (VAT), amendments to the 2019 Law on Tax Administration.

As Vietnam's economy is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic but still faces many big challenges, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) has introduced a range of measures aimed at revitalising economic activity and mitigating the impact of global uncertainties.