Việt Nam is setting new standards in the global coffee trade through sustainability, innovation and a rich cultural heritage.

Principal of the School of Business at the National Economics University, Associate Professor Dr Tạ Văn Lợi, talked to Vietnam News Agency about solutions for domestic enterprises to become more green in terms of logistics.

The VN30-Index, which represents the 30 largest stocks by market capitalisation on the HoSE, soared by 19.21 points, or 1.45 per cent, to settle at 1,342.48 points. Remarkably, all 30 stocks in the VN30 basket closed in positive territory.

This places the province among the top 10 nationwide in FDI attraction, showcasing its increasing appeal to international investors.

From optimising business processes to creating new value propositions, experts say AI is redefining how companies operate and compete. 

Việt Nam's forestry export turnover is estimated to reach a record of US$17.3 billion in 2024. 

One more company has been granted the certificate of eligibility since August.

Computers, electronic products and components are the first import group to exceed the US$100 billion mark this year.

In the context of a gradual economic recovery and people tending to tighten spending, a series of affordable Tết gift baskets have been launched by businesses with diverse designs.

The Government has indicated it will increase infrastructure spending in 2025, and hopes are high that this and other measures will also make consumers more confident about increasing spending.

Next year Việt Nam needs to confidently enter a new era, and the industry and trade sector must be pioneers to realise those goals, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn.

Hà Nội Promotion Month is a series of vibrant celebrations connecting businesses with consumers, promoting Vietnamese goods, and boosting local brands. Hà Nội citizens are excited to seal deals and have opportunities at the programme.

The ‘Made in Vietnam 2024’ Goods Week has attracted more than a hundred businesses from 30 provinces across the country, marking a significant event in the promotion of Vietnamese-made products.

PVI Insurance has made history as the first and only non-life insurance company in Việt Nam to exceed VNĐ20 trillion (roughly US$800 million) in revenue in the last days of 2024.

Market breadth remained negative, with 184 stocks declining, 143 advancing and 44 unchanged. Liquidity surged to VNĐ15.9 trillion (approximately US$624.35 million), marking a 29.2 per cent increase compared to the previous session.

Experts called for a creative, supportive work environment with measures to protect and encourage innovation, fostering trust among officials.

Vietnamese small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are showing remarkable resilience in overcoming the challenges of globalisation, according to a newly-released report entitled SMB Ambitions Barometer for Việt Nam by Payoneer.

The southern province of Đồng Nai plans to build an additional industrial park spanning 1,000 hectares in Cẩm Mỹ District, which is expected to be one of the largest in the province.

Many businesses have achieved remarkable growth by leveraging e-commerce platforms, while cross-border retail sales have surged with increasing participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Việt Nam's Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has set a target for total electricity production and imports to reach 347.5 billion kWh in 2025, marking a 12.2 per cent increase compared to 2024.