Economy

Vingroup’s chairman Pham Nhat Vuong entered the World's Top 500 Richest with estimated wealth at 6.7 billion USD.

According to the Department of Finance, as of early March 2025, Long An has allocated a public investment capital plan of more than 8,625 billion VND to implement projects and works in the province.

In February, the IIP was estimated to decrease by 2.2% compared to January, but expand by 17.2% compared to the same month last year.

Localities across Vietnam are working hard to develop GRDP growth scenarios to meet the "growth quotas" set by the Government, all aimed at economic breakthroughs in 2025.

Deputy Secretary of Provincial Party Committee - Nguyen Van Ut directed departments, branches and localities to focus on immediately removing difficulties and obstacles for enterprises.

In his March 9 official dispatch, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged ministries, agencies, and localities to focus on thoroughly reviewing, reducing, and simplifying regulations and administrative procedures.

The strong growth in export value is evidence of the industry's potential, underscoring the need to continue investing in processing technology, expanding markets, and responding flexibly to global fluctuations.

The eco-industrial park model is now being scaled up across multiple provinces with positive response from business community.

A national steering committee for building a private economic development project will be established with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh as its head.

According to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association, the country exported 28,000 tonnes of pepper during this period, generating an impressive revenue of 188.7 million USD.

Developing a circular economy is considered a way to harmonize the relationship between economic growth and development and environmental protection, and is the path towards a green economy and sustainable development.

Therefore, the ministry will focus on implementing effective solutions to bring into full play competitive advantages and seize opportunities by promoting and supporting businesses and industry associations.