
OVERSEAS INVESTMENT SURGES 57.7% IN 2024
Viet Nam invested US$664.8 million in 190 overseas projects in 2024, up 57.7 percent in capital against the previous year, according to the Foreign Investment Agency (FIA).

SEAFOOD INDUSTRY EYES 10-15% EXPORT GROWTH RATE IN 2025
Viet Nam pocketed over US$10 billion from seafood exports in 2024, sustaining its position as the world's third largest seafood exporter after China and Norway.

VIETNAM SEE POSITIVE GROWTH TREND INTO 2025
Vietnam ended 2024 on a strong note, as real GDP growth gained a further 7.55 per cent on-year in Q4, from a revised 7.43 per cent on year in Q3. This is well above the median consensus view of 6.7 per cent and the forecast of United Overseas Bank (UOB) at 5.2 per cent.

FDI DISBURSEMENT IN VIETNAM IN 2024 HITS RECORD HIGH
By the end of 2024, the disbursed FDI capital in Vietnam is estimated to reach approximately 25.35 billion USD, up 9.4% compared to 2023, marking the highest disbursement level ever recorded. Total newly registered capital, additional capital adjustments, and foreign investors' capital contributions and share purchases are estimated at nearly 38.23 billion USD.

INDUSTRIAL LAND RENTS CONTINUE RISING IN SOUTHERN VIETNAM
Industrial land rents in southern Vietnam are projected to grow by 3-7% annually, while ready-built warehouse rents are forecast to increase by 1.8% per year, according to CBRE Vietnam.

CONTINUED GROWTH SET FOR E-COMMERCE
The rapid growth of the digital economy has propelled Vietnam’s retail e-commerce market to surpass $25 billion in 2024, marking a 20 per cent increase from the previous year.

THE MICHELIN-STARRED LONG TRIEU LAUNCHES AN EXQUISITE LUNAR NEW YEAR MENU AND A HOLIDAY GIFT
Lunar New Year is the most significant traditional festival for family reunions. To celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year 2025, the Michelin-starred Long Trieu restaurant is delighted to present a special Tet menu and a curated collection of Glutinous Rice Cake and Radish Cake. Blending the timeless flavours of Cantonese cuisine with the unique essence of Vietnamese Tet, the menu not only features Long Trieu’s signature dim sum, seafood dishes, and honey-glazed barbecued pork but also offers innovative culinary creations that embody profound cultural values.

AVERAGE CPI IN 2024 INCREASES BY 3.63%
The average Consumer Price Index (CPI) in 2024 increased by 3.63% compared to 2023, meeting the target set by the National Assembly.