Green Economy
Hue receives $10 million to boost climate change adaptation
The project seeks to develop agricultural markets and value chains by positioning businesses and cooperatives as lead players.
Investment
Phu Tho province attracts $704mln in FDI in Q1
The figure is seven times higher than the same period last year, reflecting the effectiveness of the province’s investment promotion efforts.
Banking & Finance
Attracting Australian investors to Vietnam’s IFC
During a mission from March 23 to 27, Vantage Point Asset Management, alongside representatives from the Vietnam International Financial Center and various Vietnamese enterprises, met with several Australian funds and investors.
Government assigns social housing development targets for localities
By the end of 2025, there were 698 social housing projects under implementation nationwide, providing a total of 657,441 apartments.
Tet shopping demand to surge 72% above annual average
Online spending now accounts for approximately 48% to 50% of total monthly expenditures, primarily focused on food, Tet gifts, decorations, and household products.
Vietnam-India bilateral trade hits historic high of $16.4 bln in 2025
Vietnam’s exports to India amounting to $10.3 billion, up 14.2% year-on-year.
European business confidence in Vietnam hits 7-year high
Actual business conditions in Q4 2025 significantly outperformed previous expectations. In the Q3 2025 survey, only 56% of businesses predicted that conditions in Q4 would be positive.
PM asks to rein in housing prices
Housing prices, particularly apartment prices, should be reduced to reasonable levels in line with the country’s overall development.
Over 50% of agencies and businesses hit by cyberattacks in 2025
Despite the growing complexity of threats, 2025 also saw positive shifts in cybersecurity awareness.