This strategic move aims to reinforce financial capacity, while complying with international safety standards, said economists and industry experts.

As tech retailers acknowledge, no one truly benefited from the price war. The entire sector had to rethink its strategy and the solution became diversification.

After an impressive eight-week rally, the market showed signs of fatigue, with the VN-Index edging lower, prompting investors to adopt a more cautious stance.

Vingroup, Việt Nam’s largest private corporation, has proposed a US$4 billion metro line spanning 48.5 km to link District 7 with the Cần Giờ coastal urban area. 

The project will require an investment of over VNĐ2.38 trillion and will be implemented on a land area of approximately 41.65 hectares.

According to trade experts, Vietnam is ranked as the world's 20th largest exporter in the world and among the world's top exporters of various products such as rice, coffee, cashews, and garment-textiles.

The 34th Vietnam International Trade Fair (Vietnam Expo 2025) will feature a dedicated zone for electronics, machinery, and supporting industries.

HCM City has climbed seven places to 98th out of 119 cities in the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) this year, marking its highest ranking since it was first included in the index in 2022 at 102nd position.

The land reclamation component covers a total area of over 1,357ha and has been designated as a Group A project with a 50-year operational timeline.

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).