The top five localities with the largest gross regional domestic product (GRDP) in Vietnam for 2024 are Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Binh Duong, Dong Nai and Hai Phong.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese fried spring rolls (Chả giò) have been officially recognised by international cuisine magazine TasteAtlas as being among the world’s best rated fried-dishes.

Vietnam's industrial sector marked a remarkable growth in 2024 with the industrial production index (IIP) surging by 8.4% year-on-year, a record high over the past four years, the General Statistics Office (GSO) has said.

VOV.VN - Vietnam achieved an impressive GDP growth rate of approximately 7% in 2024, a significant accomplishment, especially given the global economic uncertainties and the severe impact of natural disasters.

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.

Vietnam will take various actions to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% in 2025 as set by the Government, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Duc Tam told a regular Government press briefing on January 8.

Vietnam remained among the top ten countries with the fastest e-commerce growth rate in the world in 2024, with the market valued at US$25 billion, an increase of 20% over 2023, according to Vietnam E-commerce and Digital Economy Agency.

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.

A strong US dollar will still be a major factor influencing the USD/VND exchange rate in 2025, causing the Vietnamese dong to depreciate by about 3% against the dollar, experts forecast.

Vietnam's total state budget revenue for 2024 is projected to surpass VND2.02 quadrillion (approximately US$79.24 billion), marking an increase of 19.1% compared to the estimate, according to the Ministry of Finance.