Business

Despite a slowdown in 2024, Vietnam’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market is expected to regain momentum, driven by the country’s strong economic fundamentals and supportive government policies.

An Australian tech and innovation delegation visited Hanoi and Hai Phong as part of Austrade Vietnam’s Tech In-Market Immersion Programme from 26-28 November.

Vietnam is witnessing a significant shift in the quality of FDI projects pour into the country as an increasing number of high-tech and industrial companies move into the country to expand operations.

Vietnam aims to achieve a GDP growth rate of approximately 8% in 2025 to create momentum for the two-digit growth rate in the 2026-2030 period, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

E-commerce platforms, both domestic and foreign, will handle the tax obligations for individuals and businesses that sell goods and services through their platforms in Vietnam as of January 1, 2025.

The yen rallied Friday after forecast-busting inflation data out of Tokyo boosted talk of another Japanese interest rate cut next month.

Customer turnout remained low on "Black Friday" – the most anticipated shopping day of the year, despite businesses actively launching promotions and offering discounts ranging from 50% to 80%.

Vietnam has exported 8.05 million tonnes of rice from the beginning of this year to November 15, to earn a historic record value of more than USD5 billion.

Watermelon growers in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai are facing serious losses as fruit prices plummet.

In recent years, perceptions of health have undergone significant transformations.

The​ retail prices of petrol and oil suddenly increased on Thursday after two consecutive falls following an adjustment by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry ​of Finance​.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board of Governors has unanimously elected Masato Kanda as ADB’s 11th president.

In the current economic context, bank savings are expected to be among the most attractive investment channels in the remaining months of this year.

Vietnam will actively preparing conditions to support foreign investors, including US enterprises, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.

Vietnam’s export of agricultural products will continue facing many challenges due to changes in countries, according to experts.

Vietnam’s residential property market has captured the attention of High-Net-Worth Individuals and investors, driven by strong GDP growth, urbanisation, and its role in the “China+1” strategy.

Foreign investors have recently rushed to southern Vietnamese provinces and cities to look for investment opportunities and locations.

Vietnam ranked 23rd among the world's top 30 largest exporters with a total export turnover reaching US$354 billion last year, accounting for 1.5% of the global export earnings, according to the WTO.

The visit by Bulgarian President Rumen Radev is set to elevate bilateral ties to a new height, particularly in the economic sphere.