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.
VIETNAM’S STOCK MARKET GAINS TWO MILLION NEW ACCOUNTS IN 2024
Vietnam’s stock market witnessed robust growth in 2024, with over two million new investor accounts opened, reflecting a surge in market participation. By the end of December, the total number of domestic investor accounts exceeded 9.2 million, surpassing the country’s 2025 target a year early.
VIETNAMESE RETAIL INDUSTRY EXPECTS BRIGHT FUTURE AHEAD
With a young and dynamic population, rising incomes and increasing urbanisation, the sector is emerging as one of the most promising engines for economic expansion in the coming years.
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