Hanoi posted an increase of 3.27 percent in Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) in the first quarter of 2020 – the lowest in recent years, according to the municipal Statistics Office.
Hanoi (VNA) – Hanoi postedan increase of 3.27 percent in GrossRegional Domestic Product (GRDP) in thefirst quarter of 2020 – the lowest in recentyears,according to the municipal Statistics Office.
This was attributed to impact of the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic.
The agro-forestry-aquaculture sector saw a decrease of 1.17 percent,while the industry-construction and service fields respectively rose by 5.46percent and 3.2 percent, the office said.
In the reviewed period, retail and service revenuein the capital city totaled 135.7 trillion VND (over 5.7 billion USD), up 2.3percent year-on-year. Meanwhile, its export turnover reached 2.74 trillionUSD, 18.1 percent lower than the figure posted in the same period last year.
Tourism, transportation, accommodation andcatering services; processing and manufacturing industries; import and exportsand a number of other service sectors recorded sharp declines.
As much as 63 trillion VND of development investment was disbursed in the period, representing ayearly increase of 5.2 percent.
The capital city attracted 646.4 million USD in foreign direct investment (FDI),including 389 million USD from 170 new projects and 36 with added capital, and257.4 million USD in capitalcontribution to buy shares.
Hanoi is now home to 6,102FDI projects with a total registered capital of 42.75 billion USD,of which 26.5 billion USD has been disbursed./.
Hanoi has maintained a high growth rate so far this year, with the GRDP expanding 7.35 percent in the first nine months of this year, it was reported at the 10th session of the city’s People’s Council on October 25.
Hanoi is seeking to fulfill socio-economic targets in 2020 amid the complicated and unpredictable developments of the acute respiratory disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19).
The new Government decree also simplifies loan procedures while expanding credit incentives to include organic and circular agriculture, allowing them to access preferential terms similar to those of high-tech and value-chain based agricultural production.
Developed with state-of-the-art infrastructure, the Da Nang FTZ is designed to become a leading regional economic centre and a strategic growth pole in Vietnam’s new development landscape.
The Binh Duong Association of Supporting Industries (BASI) is expected to promote the usage of domestically manufactured components while supporting businesses in accessing international markets, strengthening linkages, and promoting deeper integration into global supply chains.
PwC Vietnam forecasts a vibrant M&A market in Vietnam’s healthcare sector in 2025, driven by rising demand for high-quality medical services and a growing middle class. Pharmaceutical companies, private hospitals, and specialised medical facilities, particularly in ophthalmology and oncology, are predicted to be key targets for M&A.
The central province of Quang Nam is set to become a hub for the medicinal plant industry, with Ngoc Linh ginseng designated as the core crop, under the Prime Minister's decision issued earlier this year.
The North-South Expressway project is scheduled for completion by 2030, aiming to establish the groundwork for Vietnam’s modern railway industry and stimulate regional economic development, positioning the country for a significant economic leap in the era of national rise.
The probe, initiated on June 11 following a petition by the US Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood, targets products classified under HS Code 4412 and 9403 imported from China, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Sun PhuQuoc Airways was born as a perfect piece in Sun Group’s strategic vision to build a premium ecosystem of tourism, entertainment, real estate, and aviation. With a pioneering ambition, Sun PhuQuoc Airways is not just an airline, but a symbol of connection – bringing the world to Phu Quoc and taking Phu Quoc to the world.
A key change in the draft decree is a provision requiring bank transfers for gold transactions valued at 20 million VND (765 USD) and above, to enhance transparency and verify customer identities.
In the first four months of 2025, trade turnover between Vietnam and Cambodia surpassed 3 billion USD, marking a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
On June 19 alone, a total of 2,005 trucks completed customs clearance at Lang Son’s border gates — the highest single-day figure ever recorded in the province. Of these, 634 carried exports and 1,371 imports.
The OECD Economic Surveys: Vietnam 2025 report focuses on analysing the country’s macroeconomic fundamentals, the impact of international integration on attracting foreign investment and trade, and the country’s prospects for developing a low-carbon economy.
Antoine Colin, Senior Vice President for Global Supply Chain Digital Transformation & Resilience at HP Inc., affirmed HP’s strategic commitment to building a supply chain and ecosystem in Vietnam and the region.
Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Trade Promotion Agency Bui Quang Hung emphasised that logistics has evolved from a technical function into a core capability for Vietnamese exporters to maintain their competitive advantage in the US market.
A trade official has suggested companies work closely with shipping lines, airlines, and freight forwarders to monitor routes, transit times, and potential surcharges while exploring broader cargo insurance to cover risks like war and terrorism.
In addition to institutional reform, the agency is also rolling out key solution groups to combat counterfeit goods, imitations, and intellectual property infringements in the digital environment.
The event, co-organised by the Vietnam Trade Office in the UK and TT Meridian, a local importer of Vietnamese fresh produce, aims to build a national lychee brand and encourage broader recognition of Vietnamese fruits in a competitive, high-end market.
The industry's performance has been powered by bold investments in modern production lines, enabling Vietnamese firms to produce complicated products which were exclusive to advanced economies.
Illustrative image (Photo: internet) 
