After merging Binh Duong and Ba Ria–Vung Tau, Ho Chi Minh City’s economy has shown positive progress, keeping its target of 8.5% growth this year. Among the key sectors, tourism, especially marine tourism, has great potential for breakthrough development.
After merging Binh Duong and Ba Ria–Vung Tau, Ho Chi Minh City’s economy has shown positive progress, keeping its target of 8.5% growth this year. Among the key sectors, tourism, especially marine tourism, has great potential for breakthrough development.
E-commerce is no longer just a trend. It has become a cornerstone of the global economy, reshaping the way goods and services are traded around the world. With an annual growth rate of around 20%, Vietnam currently ranks third in Southeast Asia in terms of e-commerce value.
Continuing with Vietnam’s strong digital trajectory, the country is also emerging as a hub for international tech collaboration. With electronics exports surpassing US$72 billion in 2024, Vietnam is fast becoming a magnet for global technology enterprises. The country's growing ecosystem of innovation and smart manufacturing is drawing international partners seeking collaboration, investment, and supply chain integration.
As the U.S. enters the year-end shopping season, new surveys show a more cautious mood among consumers. With inflation edging higher and confidence slipping, many Americans are tightening their budgets amid economic uncertainty.
At The Signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, Vietnam Today was there from the very first moments – ready, agile, and capturing every pulse of this historic event.
Vietnam and the United States have issued a Joint Statement on the Framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade, on the occasion of U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính attending the ASEAN Summit in Malaysia. Under the framework, both sides will work to address shared concerns, including non-tariff barriers, and align commitments on digital trade, services, and investment.