Foreign direct investment into Ho Chi Minh City reached nearly USD 2.9 billion in the first quarter, rising more than 200 per cent year on year. The figures were announced on March 26 by Nguyen Hoang Anh of the municipal Department of Finance. Aerial view of Ho Chi Minh City (Photo: Nam Anh) According to …

The domestic market has proven invaluable in maintaining growth in retail goods and services revenue amid global fluctuations. With global trade facing persistent uncertainties, Vietnam’s internal market has become increasingly important not only as a driver of GDP growth but also as a stabilizing force for production, employment, and investment. According to the Overview Report …

Vietnam’s agriculture exports to Japan jumped 18% last year to US$237.8 million, driven by chrysanthemum flowers, bananas and sweet potato. The three accounted for $111.6 million, according to Vietnam Customs. Chrysanthemums led with $43.6 million, a 7.01% rise from 2024. Banana exports went up 33% to $42.6 million. The growth was largely driven by steady …

Of note, shrimp exporters received an early boost after the US announced lower-than-expected anti-dumping duties at its 19th administrative review (POR19) on frozen warmwater shrimp imports from Việt Nam. Production at Phú Vĩnh Hưng Textile Joint Stock Company in Hà Nội. Many companies resumed full-capacity production after holidays to meet shipments to the US, Europe, …

Vietnam’s economy expanded steadily between 2021 and 2025 despite headwinds and is now eyeing stronger growth this year. Workers at a garment factory in Da Nang. Photo by VnExpress/Nguyen Dong Business partners who have been buying the Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex)’s products for the last 20–30 years have been asking for price …