Economy

Firms maintained an optimistic outlook for production over the coming year, with sentiment recovering from the 19-month low posted in December.

Hanoi's cooperatives update production methods to meet organic and VietGAP standards and establish quality-controlled production.

There are many typical models, such as the VietGAP quality rice production model, that need to be replicated.

Hanoi’s new planning frameworks will serve as a critical foundation for developing policies, action plans, and investment projects that drive economic and social progress.

The Government has introduced supportive policies aimed at advancing the logistics sector, with a strong emphasis on promoting digital transformation.

As of the end of 2024, Vietnam boasts nearly 73,800 digital technology companies, a 10.1% increase from the previous year, employing nearly 1.26 million workers in the field.

Prices in Hanoi's supermarkets remain stable on the first day of Tet compared to pre-Tet levels.

The bill comes as the e-commerce sector grapples with increasing packaging waste and transportation emissions, which put significant pressure on the environment.

Vietnam's foreign trade outlook is expected to face both opportunities and challenges from a series of new policies from US President Donald Trump.

The domestic carbon trading floor is set to officially launch in 2029.

Fuel supplies have been secured in advance, while the electricity sector has committed to avoiding power outages or service interruptions during Tet.

An additional 191 streets and roads in Hanoi were temporarily approved for parking at the end of last year.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged both sides to prioritize large, symbolic projects that reflect the intensity of bilateral ties.

Both sides discussed key areas of cooperation, including addressing war legacies, expanding economic and trade ties, and intensifying cooperation in science-technology and defense-security.

The move would help the country expand the scope and effectiveness of cooperation with the organization.

The Vietnamese Prime Minister stressed that the bloc must enter this new era with ambition and a mindset of "thinking big, acting boldly."

The two countries will deepen cooperation in areas such as innovation, green finance, intellectual property, and the exchange of expertise on developing international financial centers in Vietnam.

Vietnamese airlines have been active in adopting Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), making Vietnam's aviation sector greener.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh expects bilateral trade turnover to reach US$5 billion in the coming years.

The city's agricultural sector is urged to develop industrial zones to support traditional craft villages and to implement policies that stimulate production and business operations.