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Ho Chi Minh City’s GRDP rose by 7.49 per cent in the first half of 2025, officials said at a government meeting on July 4 reviewing economic performance and planning for the rest of the year.

Vietnam is stepping up efforts to develop high-quality human resources for its semiconductor and AI sectors, with new policies and strategic initiatives aimed at closing persistent talent gaps.

Vietnam’s economy grew faster than expected in the first half of 2025, with GDP likely to surpass earlier projections by up to 0.3 per cent, according to a senior government official.

Retail fuel prices in Vietnam dropped by VND 930 to VND 1,210 per litre from 3 pm today following adjustments by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance.

Vietnam's stock market rallied on July 3 following developments in trade negotiations between the United States and Vietnam.

Vietnam’s total import-export turnover in the first half of 2025 is estimated at USD 426–430 billion, representing an increase of 15.5–15.8 per cent compared to the same period in 2024.

PM Pham Minh Chinh has recently approved the investment policy for two new urban areas in Van Phong Economic Zone in Khanh Hoa Province with a total capital of more than USD 2.5 billion.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked Makara Capital Partners to promptly make investment decisions and expand operations in Vietnam.

EcoHub, Vietnam’s first green business-to-business e-commerce platform, debuted in HCM City on July 1, marking a milestone in promoting sustainable trade and helping businesses meet Net Zero goals.

Vietnam's agro-forestry-fishery exports hit USD 33.5 billion in H1 2025, up 14.3 per cent year-on-year, as the country aims to reach USD 65 billion by year-end, according to the agriculture ministry.

Vietnam’s visa policy has become increasingly open, yet its competitiveness remains modest as compared to other countries in the region.

Bac Ninh Provincial People's Committee Vice Chairman Pham Van Thinh powered through TikTok livestream sessions, helping sell 54 tonnes of lychees.

The price of RON 95-III petrol dropped to VND 21,110 per litre (approximately USD 0.83), following a 2 per cent reduction in value-added tax (VAT) applied from July 1 until the end of 2026.

As the global retail sector shows signs of steady recovery, Vietnam's retail property supply is also experiencing a clear resurgence.

European businesses continue to express strong confidence in Vietnam’s long-term economic prospects, according to a report released by the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam.

Vietnam’s stock market wrapped up the last trading week of June on an upbeat note, as the VN-Index rose to its highest point in over three years.

Vietravel Airlines has approved a plan to increase its charter capital to 2.6 trillion VND (99.6 million USD) in an effort to bolster financial capacity to expand its fleet and operations.

Adjusting provincial and municipal administrative boundaries is expected to spark the development of large-scale industrial-urban zones, attracting more international investors.

Games published by Vietnamese studios generated around USD 315 million in revenue in 2024, according to GameGeek, a platform connecting Vietnam’s gaming ecosystem.