Large retailers have been investing in expanding their distribution systems, aiming to contribute to the overall growth of the domestic market in 2025.

The survey findings released in HCM City on March 21 show that the growth momentum is expected to accelerate in 2025, with 92 per cent of small businesses expecting to grow, the highest projection among 11 markets surveyed.

Việt Nam is taking significant steps to establish a carbon market to fulfil its commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050.

The Vietnamese minister noted that transport cooperation has long been a priority for both nations, with collaborations in aviation, railways, maritime, and road transport.

The reactivation of nuclear power projects will help Việt Nam diversify its energy supply sources, guarantee energy security, and achieve its economic growth target as well as its commitment to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.

The Hòn La International Port will serve industrial zones in the province and facilitate the transshipment of goods to Laos and northeastern Thailand.

Market breadth remained negative, with 172 declining stocks, compared to 126 gainers and 63 staying unchanged.

The Ministry of Finance has proposed a pilot programme for issuing and trading cryptocurrencies and digital assets, with oversight from three key agencies: the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Public Security, and the State Bank of Việt Nam.

With nearly one million businesses and around five million business households, the private sector contributes approximately 51 per cent of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and over 30 per cent to the State budget.

Hải Hà and Đông Mai industrial parks are already under development, with investment approval procedures underway to expand their areas.

Local property developer, the Futa Land joint-stock company, has started construction on the new Thuận Phước Urban project, across 97.6ha with an investment of VNĐ11.5 trillion (US$460 million).

The two-month trade reached over S$6.57 billion (approximately US$4.91 billion), solidifying Việt Nam's position as Singapore’s ninth-largest trading partner.

The ease of e-commerce shopping comes with a growing problem - the rise of counterfeit goods, substandard products and commodities of unknown origin on digital platforms.

The Ministry of Construction said it had proposed adding cement sector planning to the list of specialised technical planning under the Planning Law, but the proposal was not approved by the National Assembly.

The new decree also regulates that the total share ownership of foreign investors at a Vietnamese non-bank credit institution will also not be allowed to exceed 50 per cent of the institution’s charter capital.

China’s steel exports are a primary concern, as its producers offload surplus supply amid weak domestic demand, potentially undermining local industry and employment.

In HCM City, banks are working directly with industry departments and enterprises to identify challenges and enhance access to financing, particularly in key sectors such as agriculture, social housing, high-quality rice production and coffee exports.

The facility will cover over 55,000 sq.m of land, with a total floor area of 26,168 sq.m. The project is being developed through a joint venture with Lotte Global Logistics in Việt Nam, supported by the global logistics supply chain fund.

A cooperative framework will be established between Hải Phòng's economic zones and the Yunnan Free Trade Zone in the time ahead.

Vietnam Airlines (VNA) has announced that it will expand its international network with new flights connecting Hà Nội to two major cities in India, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, starting in May 2025.