YOUR EXPERIENCES THIS APRIL IN THE HEART OF SAIGON
Experience Fine Dining & Wine Pairing in the most elegant atmosphere at Reflections Restaurant, and delight in a lavish Seafood Feast at Buffet NINETEEN. Or enjoy the charming elegance of High Tea & our new Tapas Selections at Café de l'Opera. Each experience is thoughtfully curated to bring you cherished moments in the Heart of Saigon.
AGRO-FORESTRY-FISHERY EXPORTS NEAR US$16 BILLION IN Q1
Vietnam’s exports of agricultural, forestry, and fishery products totaled US$15.72 billion in the first quarter of this year, up by 13.1% against the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. Of the total, agricultural exports reached US$8.53 billion, up by 12.2% year-on-year, while livestock products brought in US$131.3 million, an increase of 18.5%.
HCM CITY TOURISM LEADERS DISCUSS SOLUTIONS WITH TOURISM ENTERPRISES
The HCM City Department of Tourism held a dialogue on Tuesday (April 1) with local businesses to address challenges and seek solutions to further develop the sector in 2025. The event, chaired by Director of the Department of Tourism Nguyễn Thị Ánh Hoa, was part of efforts to boost tourism, one of the city’s key economic drivers, in line with national recovery and growth objectives.
FOREIGN GROUPS KEEN ON SMART MANUFACTURING
More foreign financiers are planning new initiatives in Vietnam as it strives to transform itself into a smart manufacturing powerhouse. At last week’s conference on intelligent manufacturing industry collaboration in Hanoi, experts and Chinese businesses praised the status of Vietnam as an attractive destination for foreign investors and an important link in the global supply chain.
RETAIL STOCKS SEE PROMISING OUTLOOK THIS YEAR
With economic stability, policy support and a shift in consumer behaviour, retail and consumer stocks are emerging as key beneficiaries. Việt Nam’s retail sector is on track for strong growth, presenting compelling investment opportunities as domestic consumption continues to rise. As investors look for sustainable growth sectors, Việt Nam’s modern retail and consumer goods industries appear poised to outperform other sectors in 2025.
ĐỒNG NAI’S Q1 FDI ATTRACTION NEARS YEARLY TARGET
The southern province of Đồng Nai attracted US$927 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first quarter of the year, coming close to its annual target of $1.1 billion, according to reports from the provincial Department of Finance. Of the total, $407 million was invested in 29 new projects, while more than $520 million went to existing ones.
HẢI DƯƠNG'S INDUSTRIAL PARKS ATTRACT $419 MILLION IN Q1
In the first quarter of this year, industrial parks in Hải Dương, including An Phát 1, Kim Thành 2 (Phase 1), Cẩm Điền - Lương Điền, Cộng Hòa, Lai Cách, Lai Vu, Phúc Điền Expansion, Phú Thái, Gia Lộc and Đại An, attracted investment projects totalling about US$419 million. Foreign direct investment (FDI) accounted for $125 million, while domestic direct investment (DDI) reached over VNĐ6.9 trillion ($270 million), according to the Hải Dương Industrial Zones Authority.
VIỆT NAM’S GARMENT-TEXTILE INDUSTRY STITCHING A GREENER, SMARTER FUTURE
According to Chairman of the Việt Nam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) Vũ Đức Giang, many Vietnamese enterprises are already weaving eco-friendly materials like organic cotton, recycled polyester, and Tencel. This aligns with global trend as major global brands operating in Việt Nam have committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 under the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action.
