NORTHERN LOCALITIES IN NEW BID TO UTILISE EZS
The government has made several decisions relating to the development of economic zones (EZs). In mid-January, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha signed off on the Ninh Co EZ in the northern province of Nam Dinh. The complex, covering 14,000 hectares and situated across Nghia Hung and Hai Hau districts, aims to become a comprehensive and multi-functional coastal complex.
INT’L FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS SHOW POSITIVE VIEWS ON VIỆT NAM'S GROWTH PROSPECTS
The Vietnamese government is demonstrating a high determination in promoting public investment, focusing on numerous strategic infrastructure projects that connect economic centres. This will serve as an important launching pad for Vietnam to enter a new era – the era of the nation’s rise, according to HSBC.
REALTY COMPANIES ANTICIPATE SIGNIFICANT PROFIT SURGE IN 2025
The domestic real estate sector is poised for a substantial profit increase in 2025, fuelled by a more optimistic macroeconomic outlook and an expected rise in new supply as companies finalise legal procedures for upcoming projects.
SUGAR FIRMS EYE SWEET SEASON AHEAD
Sugar firms are accelerating efforts to avail market opportunities as sugar prices continue to rise amid concerns of a sharp global supply shortage. Nguyen Duy Thanh, deputy general director of sugar major Lam Sơn Sugar JSC (Lasuco), revealed that the company is processing 7,200 tonnes of sugarcane per day, equal to 400 tonnes of raw sugar, achieving a daily output of approximately 1,100 tonnes. “The company’s production is now at peak time,” said Thanh.
CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION OF FDI EFFICIENCY IN VIETNAM ISSUED
These criteria assess the impact of foreign investment on economic development, considering factors such as capital, growth, operational performance, technology, tax contributions, spillover effects, and links to domestic enterprises.
ONLINE SALES DRIVE BUSINESS SUCCESS TO NEW HEIGHTS
A report by market research firm Statista highlights that Vietnam’s e-commerce market is currently dominated by major platforms such as Shopee, TikTok Shop, Lazada, and Tiki. Shopee leads with a commanding 67.9 per cent market share, followed by TikTok Shop 23.2 per cent, Lazada 7.6 per cent, and Tiki just 1.3 per cent.
A BOOST FOR SEMICONDUCTOR CHIP MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISES
Vietnamese enterprises shall be entiled to get financial support worth up to VND10,000 billion from state budget to build the first semiconductor chip plant in Viet Nam.
EXPORT TURNOVER OF TIMBER AND WOODEN PRODUCTS REMAINS ON STRONG FOOTING
Vietnam targets raising the export value of wood and timber products to $18 billion in 2025 from $16.25 billion last year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD). The target was set with markets like the US, China, Japan, South Korea, and the European Union all recovering, thereby boosting purchasing power.
