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FDI disbursement hits record $25.35 billion in 2024

By Nguyen Huong January 08, 2025 | 10:17

Foreign direct investment (FDI) fell slightly in 2024, but disbursement reached a record $25.35 billion, up 9.4 per cent on-year.

GDP growth beats forecasts to reach 7.09 per cent in 2024

By Thanh Van January 07, 2025 | 09:25

Vietnam's gross domestic product grew 7.09 per cent in 2024.

Ho Chi Minh City and Danang ready to build financial centres

By Bich Ngoc January 05, 2025 | 09:00

Ho Chi Minh City City and Danang are ready for the construction of a regional and international financial centres in Vietnam.

Export businesses upbeat about 2025

By Yen Thuy January 03, 2025 | 16:50

Many firms have secured export orders for 2025, adding vibrancy to production as the year comes to a close. However, challenges ahead remain a concern.

Vietnam sets up investment support fund

By Thanh Van January 03, 2025 | 12:25

The government issued a decree on December 31 on the establishment, management, and use of an investment support fund.

Manufacturing growth slows in December

By Thanh Van January 02, 2025 | 18:03

The final month of 2024 saw a loss of momentum in the Vietnamese manufacturing sector as growth of production and new orders slowed.

Opportunities must be seized in meaningful year

By Nguyen Chi Dung January 02, 2025 | 15:07

The planning and investment sector has been making great contributions to the country’s economic growth, supported by improvements in the business and investment climate.

Vietnam's GDP growth will lead the region in 2025

By Thanh Van December 23, 2024 | 14:42

Vietnam's economy will be the standout among the ASEAN-6 over the next few years, according to Oxford Economics.

Tech goals require teamwork

By Nguyen Chi Dung December 23, 2024 | 10:34

Following rapid growth over the past 20 years, the global semiconductor industry continued to accelerate strongly in 2024 and reached a value of nearly $600 billion.

Vietnam’s SMEs embrace digitalisation

By Thanh Van December 20, 2024 | 16:39

Vietnam’s SMEs are increasingly embracing digitalisation to overcome barriers to global expansion.

Conference examines prospects for different investment channels in 2025

By Thanh Van December 12, 2024 | 17:23

Experts shed light on the factors shaping different investment channels in 2025, at VIR's conference "Investing 2025: Decoding Variables - Embracing Opportunities."