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Eight export items each exceed 10 billion USD in 2025

In 2025, Vietnam recorded eight export items each earning over 10 billion USD, accounting for 70.2% of the country’s total export turnover, with electronics, computers and components leading the pack at 107.748 billion USD, followed by machinery and equipment, phones and components, and textiles and garments.

Vietnam's total trade exceeds 930 billion USD in 2025

Vietnam records 8.02% GDP growth in 2025

Vietnam launches International Financial Centre in Da Nang

Average CPI up 3.31%

Vietnam expected to export over 7.5 million tonnes of rice in 2025

MARD’s supply and demand report sent to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) projects the Mekong Delta will cultivate 3.78 million hectares of rice, yielding more than 23.96 million tonnes. Of this, 15.08 million tonnes of commercial rice, equivalent to 7.54 million tonnes of husked rice, will be available for export.

Vietnam expects big FDI wave in 2025

Vietnam's foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction has shown a positive start in the first month of 2025, sparking hopes for a significant influx of investment in the coming time.

Vietnam’s economic outlook in 2025

The year 2025 marks a crucial phase, bringing new momentum and enthusiasm as the country enters a period of robust development.

Specific growth targets of industries, sectors in 2025

According to Resolution No. 25/NQ-CP dated February 5, 2025, on sectoral, industrial, and regional growth objectives, the Government has set specific growth targets to ensure that the national economy expands by at least 8% in 2025.

Vietnam, US forge stronger trade, investment partnership

The US is now Vietnam's fifth-largest import market, with five import categories exceed 1 billion USD, namely chemicals, animal feed, plastics, materials, and machinery.

VinFast launches VF 3 SUV, offers free EV charging in Indonesia

VinFast on February 13 introduced its VF 3 mini-SUV at the Indonesia International Motor Show 2025, along with a free charging policy for EV users at VinFast-operated V-GREEN stations across Indonesia.

Vietnam’s business climate unaffected by State apparatus reshuffle: Spokeswoman

Vietnam has introduced regulations to simplify investment procedures, making it easier for foreign firms to establish long-term operations in the country.

Vietnam riding wave of data centre investments

The surge in AI demand is significantly impacting plans on data centre investment and expansion in Vietnam as global tech giants and local players are racing to capture the market.

Lotus-themed offering trays popular for Nguyen Tieu festival

Vibrant offering trays featuring lotus-shaped cakes, sticky rice, and sweet soups have become a trending choice for families celebrating this year’s Tet Nguyen Tieu.

Seven export items surpass 1 billion USD in January

In January 2025, seven export items exceeded 1 billion USD in turnover, accounting for 67.9% of the country's total export value.

Deputy PM stresses importance of cooperation, connectivity at World Governments Summit forums

The Deputy PM affirmed Vietnam as a safe and attractive destination for international investors. In 2024, it ranked among the world's top 15 developing nations in foreign investment attraction, securing approximately 40 billion USD, with disbursed foreign direct investment reaching some 25 billion USD.

Vietnam’s overseas investment surges 5.1 times in Jan. 2025

In January 2025, Vietnamese investors launched 10 new overseas projects without any capital adjustment. Vietnam’s total outbound investment reached over 83 million USD, more than 5.1 times higher than the same period in 2024.

PM orders scientific-technological solutions to drive economic growth

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for transformative solutions for science, technology, innovation, and high-quality human resources to become driving forces for the nation’s rapid and sustainable development, while presiding over a conference in Hanoi on February 11.

Vietnam’s digital economy expands rapidly, leading Southeast Asia

Vietnam’s digital transformation is progressing at an unprecedented pace, with the country’s digital economy growing by over 20 per cent annually, making it the fastest-growing in Southeast Asia.

Vietnam's FDI inflow soars by 48.6% in January

More than 4.33 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) was funnelled into Vietnam in January, a year-on-year surge of 48.6%, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

Vietnam-China relations at their best in history: scholar

The friendship between Vietnam and China, cultivated by generations of leaders and widely supported by both countries' people, must be passed down and adapted to modern times to further strengthen bilateral ties.

Vietnam’s industrial production inches up 0.4% in January

Vietnam’s index of industrial production (IIP) in January fell 9.2% against the previous month and inched up 0.6% year-on-year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Vietnamese soldiers transform barren African land into thriving vegetable gardens

In Abyei, a region between Sudan and South Sudan known as Africa’s “furnace,” temperatures regularly soar to nearly 40°C. The land is dry, infertile, and difficult to cultivate. Yet, Vietnamese military engineers have managed to grow thriving vegetable gardens in the heart of this harsh desert.

Party building work needs innovation: Party leader

On the occasion of the 95th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) (February 3, 1930 – 2025), General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee To Lam has written an article titled “Rang ro Viet Nam” (Shining Vietnam). He wrote in the article that given the revolution's new requirements, especially in the context of deep international integration and global challenges, the Party building work needs more attention, innovation, and drastic implementation.

Singaporean leaders appreciate Vietnamese community’s contributions

Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Deputy PM Heng Swee Keat consider the Vietnamese community as an important bridge linking the two countries.