Party General Secretary To Lam elected as State President of Vietnam
He was unanimously elected by legislators on April 7.
Vietnam's Q1 retail sales rise 10.9% to $72.2bln
The growth driven by strong consumer demand.
Vietnam welcomes 6.76mln foreign tourists in Q1
This marking the highest quarterly figure ever recorded.
Supply chain resilience tested
Transport and logistics networks both regional and international are under increasing strain from conflicts in the Middle East.
Program for attracting foreign experts, scientists to work in Vietnam approved
The program aims to attract 500 foreign and overseas Vietnamese experts and scientists willing to work full-time at Vietnam's higher education and vocational institutions.
Over 57,400 firms established in Q1
Total registered capital reaching nearly VND538.6 trillion ($20.4 billion).
Vietnam's total trade in Q1 hits $249.5 billion
Export turnover reaching $122.93 billion, up 19.1% year-on-year.
16th National Assembly's first session opens in Hanoi
A central focus of the session will be decisions on the organizational structure of the state apparatus, as well as the election and approval of senior personnel — matters considered critical to effective governance throughout the term.
Vietnam attracts $15.2 bln in FDI in Q1
The manufacturing and processing sector taking the lead by luring $8.85 billion, accounting for 70.6%.
Vietnam’s CPI hits five-year March high on fuel price surge
CPI increasing 1.23% from the previous month, driven by surging global fuel prices and higher construction material costs.
Vietnam exports over 577,000 tons of coffee in Q1
Total export revenue reaching $2.71 billion.
International integration must closely follow national development tasks and goals: PM
At a conference in Hanoi on April 3, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highlighted the importance of upholding multilateralism, promoting international solidarity to generate strength, fostering cooperation to mobilize resources and wealth, and engaging in consultations and global forums to build trust.
Vietnam posts strong 7.83% GDP growth in Q1
Growth was broadly balanced across all three major sectors of the economy with the service sector leading the expansion.
Cross-border QR code payment services between Vietnam and China launched
Under the new arrangement, Chinese tourists can use Alipay - a member wallet of Ant International - to scan VIETQRGlobal codes and make direct payments at merchants within NAPAS’ network across Vietnam.
Corporate bond issuance hit $1.2bln in Q1
Real estate firms remaining the dominant issuers, accounting for 53% of total issuance.
Vietnam rolls out incentives to boost technology transfer and innovation
The plan focusing on supporting businesses in adopting and innovating technology.
Two new inland container depots announced
The facilities serving as vital logistics hubs linking seaports, airports, inland waterways, railways, and road border gates.
Challenges and opportunities for insurance market in Vietnam
Vietnam’s insurance development strategy must reflect an ever-changing world and the associated coverage needs.
ODA loan to be provided by Japan for green growth in Vietnam
It is expected that the loan, worth ¥50 billion, will be fully disbursed by December this year
Vietnam gains nearly $72 million from carbon credit
This is the second time the country has gained significant revenue from "selling clean air" through carbon credits.