With investments in renewable energy projects totalling more than VNĐ308 trillion (US$13 billion USD), delays in putting projects into operation waste immense social resources

Hà Nội authorities have granted approval for more than 1,200 apartments in two prominent residential projects, Lumi Hà Nội and Heritage West Lake, to be sold to foreign buyers.

Market breadth remained negative, with 182 stocks falling, 117 gaining, and 62 remaining unchanged. Liquidity dropped slightly, reaching VNĐ13.5 trillion (US$530.8 million), down 11.7 per cent compared to the previous session.

HortEx Vietnam 2025 is set to take place from March 12 to 14 next year at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in HCM City.

The industrial cluster is located in Hòa Liên Commune, Hòa Vang District, Đà Nẵng, spanning over 58.53 hectares.

Standard Chartered has released its latest macroeconomic updates for Việt Nam, forecasting the US dollar will strengthen in 2025 but weaken early in the year. The bank expects strong GDP growth of 6.7 per cent in 2025, with growth easing from 7.5 per cent year-on-year in the first half of the year to 6.1 per cent in the second half.

The recovery of major markets such as the US and EU will be an important driving force for exports, especially in electronics, consumer goods and textiles, the MoIT said.

The directive emphasises the adoption of electronic invoicing and robust monitoring systems to create a fair, transparent and consumer-friendly business environment.

Market breadth was negative, with 183 stocks declining, 120 advancing, and 62 remaining unchanged. Liquidity saw a modest uptick, reaching VNĐ15.3 trillion (US$602.9 million), up 6.2 per cent from the previous session. 

In the first 11 months of 2024, Việt Nam welcomed more than 15.8 million international visitors, up 41% over the same period last year. Visitors by continent included: Asia (12.61 million), Europe (1.78 million), and America (0.91 million), among others.

Coffee prices have increased by over 50% on average this year, enabling the export revenue to potentially surpass $5 billion for the first time.

According to the scholar, Việt Nam has a strong and resilient economy which has never experienced any major financial crises. It has emerged as a key location for large industries and multinational corporations.

It is critical to advance the partnership of women-led firms with providers of green technology and green finance programmes to enhance women’s economic empowerment, a conference held on Wednesday in Hà Nội.

A wide and diverse range of products from modern baking machines and high-quality ingredients to finished baked goods are on display at the Việt Nam International Bakery Show (VIBS 2024) that opened in HCM City on Wednesday.

In its Asia Development Outlook report, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) raised the growth rate forecast of Việt Nam to 6.4 per cent in 2024 and 6.6 per cent in 2025.

Việt Nam's meat and byproducts imports are set to surge in 2024, with spending expected to reach about US$1.7 billion.

Commercial banks are allowed to extend debt repayment deadlines for Typhoon Yagi–affected borrowers until the end of 2027 at the latest, according to a circular recently issued by the State Bank of Việt Nam.

Indonesia's Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming plans to establish an European Union (EU) desk to enhance trade cooperation with the bloc, said Minister Rosan Roeslani, who is also head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM).

The Việt Nam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) announced on December 10 that its member companies sold 44,200 vehicles in November, marking a month-on-month increase of 14 per cent.

The Fairtrade certification can help exporters of fruits and vegetables better utilise the United Kingdom – Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement, as many British consumers care for social responsibility.