In the first month of 2025, total retail sales of consumer goods and services in January are estimated at 573.3 trillion VNĐ (US$22.64 billion), up 2.7 per cent over the previous month and 9.5 per cent over the same period last year.

On the 10th day of the first lunar month, the Vietnamese celebrate the God of Wealth Day. Gold shops are bustling with customers as people purchase gold in the belief that it will bring them wealth and success in the year ahead. Let's take a look at the lively atmosphere of this unique day!

Việt Nam’s export value of agro-forestry-aquatic products was estimated at US$5.08 billion in January, marking a 4.9 per cent decline compared to the same period last year.

Buying gold on God of Wealth's Day for good luck has been a tradition for a lot of Vietnamese, but financial experts said people should consider their own financial health to make sound decisions and avoid unwanted risks.

The province will continue to promote industrial restructuring by attracting investment in large-scale processing and manufacturing industry projects.

HCM City’s Tết spending rose, with retail and service revenue reaching VNĐ108 trillion ($4.3 billion) in January, up 7.5 per cent year-on-year.

Gold prices exceeded the threshold of VNĐ90 million (US$3,550) per tael on Friday, the God of Wealth Day.

In 2024, Việt Nam’s agricultural sector reaffirmed its role as the backbone of the economy, ensuring food security, stabilising society and securing livelihoods for over 60 per cent of the rural population.

While China remains a significant supplier, recent trade data highlights Việt Nam’s efforts to diversify supply to meet industry demands.

These forthcoming listings not only reflect the resilience of the country's economy, but also offer investors fresh opportunities across various sectors.

From March 1 battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs) in Việt Nam will no longer be exempt from registration fees.

To maintain economic stability, the Deputy Prime Minister underscored the need for an uninterrupted supply of fuel, electricity, and essential goods.

Statistics from the Việt Nam Coffee-Cocoa Association show that in January 2025, Việt Nam exported 154,635 tonnes of coffee, generating revenues of US$799.5 million.

The VN-Index officially surpassed the 1,270-point threshold, while liquidity declined slightly and foreign investors maintained their net-selling trend.

The first month of 2025 witnessed a record number of businesses restarting operations, with 22,794 enterprises returning to the market.

Việt Nam recorded a trade surplus of more than US$33 billion in the first month of 2025, despite a 10.5 per cent decline year-on-year in total export and import turnover

Located in Vĩnh Thạnh District across an area of 540.58 hectares, the project has a total investment of VNĐ7.85 trillion (US$309 million).

China-Việt Nam economic ties have thrived, with bilateral trade reaching US$260.65 billion in 2024, a 13.5 per cent increase, and Việt Nam becoming a key destination for Chinese investors.

Work permits for Lao and Vietnamese workers are extended for three months, until May 13, 2025, while Cambodian and Myanmar workers can stay in Thailand for an additional 6 months, until August 13, 2025.

Such factors as adjusted healthcare fees, and higher transportation costs and food prices led to a 0.98 per cent rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in January.