Economy

Vietnam's economic prospects for 2025 are gaining momentum, bolstered by strong export growth, a rapidly expanding digital economy, and a robust e-commerce sector, according to analytics from prominent websites.

The Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long has surpassed the 1 billion USD mark in export earnings for the first time, driven by a surge in industrial production this year, according to its Department of Industry and Trade.

By the end of 2024, Long An's agricultural sector has achieved impressive and quite comprehensive results. In particular, the production value of many agricultural products increased, contributing to improving people's income.

Vietnam's footwear and leather industry is poised to achieve 26-27 billion USD in export in 2024, marking a 3 billion-USD increase from the previous year.

As Vietnam's economy is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic but still faces many big challenges, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) has introduced a range of measures.

According to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, in 2025, Long An province sets a target for rice output to reach 2.95 million tons, of which high-quality rice will account for 75%.

Vietnam’s coconut industry has recently emerged as a key economic driver for the Mekong Delta and south-central coastal regions thanks to the signing of agreements.

On December 27, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development held a conference to review 2024 and deploy the 2025 plan for the Agriculture and Rural Development sector.

Cooperatives, businesses, agricultural production households, and craft villages are actively preparing goods and agricultural products to serve the market.

The export of agro-forestry-aquatic products has created a breakthrough this year, generating 62.5 billion USD, up 18.7% year on year, with a record trade surplus of 17.9 billion USD.

These days, farmers in Long An meticulously take care of each flower pot in preparation for the upcoming season, carrying the hope of a warm and prosperous Tet.

According to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, up to now, Long An province has 253 agricultural cooperatives, with a total registered charter capital of over 209.9 billion VND.