Despite rising gold prices, jewel shops in HCM City are crowded these days with people scrambling to buy the precious metal for the God of Wealth Day (10th day of lunar year, February 7) to secure luck and prosperity.

The VN-Index officially surpassed the 1,270-point threshold, while liquidity declined slightly and foreign investors maintained their net-selling trend.

The first month of 2025 witnessed a record number of businesses restarting operations, with 22,794 enterprises returning to the market.

Việt Nam recorded a trade surplus of more than US$33 billion in the first month of 2025, despite a 10.5 per cent decline year-on-year in total export and import turnover

Located in Vĩnh Thạnh District across an area of 540.58 hectares, the project has a total investment of VNĐ7.85 trillion (US$309 million).

China-Việt Nam economic ties have thrived, with bilateral trade reaching US$260.65 billion in 2024, a 13.5 per cent increase, and Việt Nam becoming a key destination for Chinese investors.

Work permits for Lao and Vietnamese workers are extended for three months, until May 13, 2025, while Cambodian and Myanmar workers can stay in Thailand for an additional 6 months, until August 13, 2025.

Such factors as adjusted healthcare fees, and higher transportation costs and food prices led to a 0.98 per cent rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in January.

The Việt Nam Fruits and Vegetables Association (Vinafruit) set up ten booths at Fruit Logistica, the world’s largest fruit and vegetable exhibition.

TRAV recommended that the Việt Nam Steel Association (VSA) notify relevant local manufacturers and exporters to answer the investigation questionnaire within the prescribed deadline.

In the latest session on February 4, through the open market operations (OMO) channel, the SBV provided loans to seven financial institutions totalling over VNĐ10 trillion at an interest rate of four per cent per annum for a seven-day term.

Việt Nam recorded impressive growth in foreign direct investment (FDI) flows in the first month of 2025.

This ambitious goal reflects the sector's resilience and potential, despite the challenges it faces in an increasingly competitive global market.

The plant is expected to enter commercial operation in July this year, after meeting technical requirements.

The mission of the securities sector is to continuously develop infrastructure, improve service quality, attract international investors and mobilise medium- and long-term capital.

2025 is set to be a crucial year in Việt Nam’s infrastructure development, as the country prepares for its medium-term public investment plan for the period 2026-30.

Xanh SM has ascended to the leading position in the technology taxi sector, capturing 37.41 per cent of the market share in the fourth quarter of 2024.

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Tiền Giang achieved an export turnover of US$500 million in January, accounting for some 8 per cent of its full-year target.

Viettel Post Joint Stock Corporation (Viettel Post) has announced its intention to participate in the investment of two cargo terminals at Long Thành International Airport.

Market breadth remained positive, with 200 gainers significantly outnumbering 123 decliners. Liquidity on the southern bourse decreased slightly to VNĐ13.3 trillion (US$524.8 million), marking a 13.1 per cent decline compared to the previous session.