Data from the rating agency FiinRatings showed that credit growth for the whole economy was 15.08 per cent last year, while credit growth for real estate developers was up to 28.5 per cent, four times higher than credit for home buyers.

As China halts timber imports from the US, Việt Nam eyes an opportunity to boost its own timber intake for processing and re-export — reinforcing its position as a key player in the global wood furniture market.

This growth in retail sales was largely driven by heightened domestic consumption during the Tết holiday period and a robust recovery in international tourism.

Being cautious and proactive at this time will help Việt Nam protect its exports to the EU and preserve the international reputation of Vietnamese goods amid an increasingly volatile global trade landscape.

Individual domestic investors contributed significantly, adding 157,001 new accounts, the highest figure in six months.

Đà Nẵng International Terminal No 2 has been given a 5-star certificate by international airport rating agency Skytrax, at the World Airport Awards in Spain, marking the second award in a row.

Consumers are shifting towards eco-friendly packaging and health-beneficial products, driving retailers to source green options for sustainability, said ITPC’s deputy director Hồ Thị Quyên at a seminar in HCM City.

Việt Nam and Spain have great potential for cooperation in various sectors, with the former attracting Spanish investors due to its stable politics and competitive production costs, speakers said at a meeting on April 10.

The company also expects a pre-tax profit of VNĐ975 billion, reflecting a 2.3 per cent rise compared to the previous year.

The Vietnamese stock market staged a dramatic comeback on Wednesday after President Donald Trump delayed imposing tariffs, sending the VN-Index soaring by more than 74 points, with nearly all major stocks hitting their ceiling prices.

At the Special ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting on the US tariff policy, the Vietnamese finance minister shared Việt Nam's views on the US countervailing tariff measures, noting that the country has proactively engaged in dialogue and negotiations with the US.

The company’s success was further supported by advancements in digitalisation, efficient cost management and improved business quality.

Vietnam Airlines signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Citibank, N.A., securing a funding commitment exceeding US$560 million to support its strategic investment initiatives.

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​​G42, the leading UAE-based artificial intelligence (AI) technology holding company, is exploring opportunities to collaborate with Việt Nam in developing sustainable data centres under 10 MW and building AI-related infrastructure.

Dr Trương Minh Huy Vũ, Director of the HCM City Institute for Development Studies, emphasised the need to diversify export markets, strengthen international cooperation, and maximise the advantages of existing free trade agreements (FTAs).

The deals, secured with leading US financial institutions, are set to fuel Vietjet’s ambitious fleet development plan, which includes the delivery of nearly 300 aircraft between 2025 and 2027.

Hiền explained that rules of origin are a set of criteria used to determine the country where a product is manufactured (i.e. country of origin). These rules are especially important for goods produced using inputs from multiple countries, and require clearly defined methods and standards to identify the origin accurately.

Under the strategic planning component, the French side will assist CAAV in developing a roadmap to manage the projected growth of Việt Nam’s aviation sector in the coming years.

The stock market opened sharply higher on Thursday morning following news that US President Donald Trump had postponed and lowered proposed tariffs on Việt Nam, fuelling a surge of investor optimism and widespread ceiling gains.