The momentum from 2024 is already evident in the early days of 2025. In the lead-up to the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday, production has been accelerating to meet signed orders.

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has proposed a controlled pilot programme for fintech activities, including digital asset and cryptocurrency trades at financial centres.

While cement supply is projected to reach approximately 124.75 million tonnes this year, domestic demand is only expected to be around 63.5 million tonnes.

It creates the framework for the fund, providing cash grants and subsidies to enterprises with qualified investment projects in Việt Nam.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced import tariff quotas for salt and poultry eggs for 2025, aiming to meet domestic production and consumption needs.

Global healthcare leader Abbott has developed Ensure Gold, a science-based nutrition solution available in both powder and ready-to-drink options to enhance strength and help elderly people live healthier, fuller lives.

Economist Nguyễn Trí Hiếu outlined political stability and security as important factors helping Việt Nam attract international investors in the electronics support industry.

Between now and 2030, Việt Nam is committed to reducing the extraction and use of non-renewable and water resources, while simultaneously enhancing the efficiency of resource, material and energy usage.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has started implementing Decision No. 152/QĐ-BCT, approved by the Politburo, to speed up the development of Việt Nam’s semiconductor industry.

On January 24, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 232/QĐ-TTg to approve the establishment and development of Việt Nam’s carbon market.

Subject to customary corporate approvals, macroeconomic conditions and consumer market recovery, Masan forecasts that net revenue for 2025 will range between VNĐ80 trillion (over $3.1 billion) and VNĐ85.5 trillion ($34 billion), representing a seven to 14 per cent growth year-on-year.

Việt Nam’s trade value with Singapore hit an all-time high in 2024, surpassing SG$31.67 billion (approximately US$23.5 billion).

Applying green export standards would improve Vietnamese footwear enterprises' brand value and their competitiveness in the global market.

KIDO Corporation held an extraordinary shareholders' meeting to gather opinions on issues related to the sale of ownership shares in KIDO Foods Joint Stock Company. 

The return of Chinese car brands to Việt Nam, particularly with a focus on affordable electric vehicles (EVs) and modern features, represents a significant evolution in their market strategy.

Việt Nam tech giant, FPT has achieved impressive financial results in 2024, reporting a revenue of nearly VNĐ63 trillion, marking a 19.4% increase year-on-year.

The project aims to construct the Mỹ Xuân International General Port, capable of accommodating ships with a capacity of up to 60,000 DWT.

Việt Nam’s trade with the Philippines has reached an impressive milestone, with turnover exceeding US$8.6 billion in 2024, up 11 per cent year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Agency of Foreign Trade.

Market breadth was positive, with 178 gainers outweighing 141 decliners. Liquidity remained subdued, falling 7.5 per cent from the previous session to approximately VNĐ12.2 trillion (US$486.5 million), with a trading volume of 536 million shares.