Business

Speaking at the high-level plenary session of the Vietnam Economy in 2025 and Prospects in 2026 Forum (VEPF) in Hanoi on December 16, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that Vietnam has clearly identified the dual green transition and digital transformation as an objective necessity, a strategic choice and a top priority.

Experts at the Forum agreed that green transformation and the circular economy represent the only viable path for Vietnam to achieve high growth in tandem with sustainable development in the digital era

The event seeks to further promote Vietnamese brands, assist domestic enterprises in linking supply with demand, and stimulate the consumption of Vietnamese products through e-commerce and online platforms.

In 2025, market capitalisation exceeded VND9.68 quadrillion ($368 billion), equivalent to 84.1% of estimated GDP in 2024.

SJC-branded gold bars were sold at VND155.6 million ($5,916) per tael on December 16, down VND1.6 million ($60.8) from the previous day.

The strategy aims to develop the Vietnamese intellectual workforce as a driving force for the development of modern productive forces, leading digital transformation, innovation, and international integration.