VND in the spotlight: latest news

Typhoon Bualoi, also known as Storm No. 10, struck Vietnam's central coast on September 29, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall to the region.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has increased its annual e-commerce growth forecast for the business-to-consumer (B2C) sector to 25.5%.

In response to storm Bualoi, the 10th storm of the year affecting the East Vietnam Sea, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has temporarily closed four airports.

Super typhoon Ragasa, the strongest storm ever documented in the East Vietnam Sea, entered the region on Monday night and is expected to affect northern provinces.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued dispatch No. 171/CD-TTg on September 23, urging ministries and agencies to implement urgent and coordinated measures in response to super Typhoon Ragasa.

Meteorologists predict that super typhoon Ragasa, which is currently producing winds over 200 km/h in the East Sea, is expected to weaken prior to making landfall in Vietnam.

Super Typhoon Ragasa is intensifying as it approaches the East Sea, generating strong winds and high waves. Authorities have issued warnings about potential flash floods and other severe weather conditions.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, representing the Prime Minister, issued an official dispatch on September 22, instructing ministries and sectors to implement proactive and early measures in response to super Typhoon Ragasa.

UOB has raised its GDP growth forecast for Vietnam in 2025 to 7.5%, driven by a strong performance in the first half of the year, which saw a 14 percent year-on-year increase in exports. This growth was supported by enhanced market sentiment following developments in the US.

Singapore's United Overseas Bank (UOB) has revised its 2025 GDP growth forecast for Vietnam, increasing it from 6.9 percent to 7.5 percent.

Singapore's United Overseas Bank (UOB) has increased its 2025 GDP growth forecast for Vietnam to 7.5%, up from the previous estimate of 6.9%.

Viet Nam is experiencing the highest GDP growth among the ASEAN-6 countries, fueled by strong domestic performance, increased foreign direct investment (FDI), and significant public investment.

Storm Ragasa is expected to intensify into a super typhoon, reaching peak winds of 201 kph within the next two days before entering the East Sea.

UOB's Global Economics & Markets Research unit has upgraded Vietnam's GDP growth forecast for 2025 to an optimistic 7.5%, reflecting the country's strong economic momentum.

On September 20, Nghe An Province will experience intermittent sunshine during the day, with scattered showers and thunderstorms expected in the afternoon and evening. This weather pattern is attributed to the influence of the tropical convergence zone, as reported by the Nghe An Province Hydrometeorological Station.

Lotte Properties HCMC Co., Ltd. has officially notified Ho Chi Minh City's Department of Finance about the termination of its $900 million Lotte Eco Smart City project.

Super typhoon Ragasa is expected to reach the East Sea by September 23, and it may directly affect the mainland of Vietnam.

Coteccons Construction JSC, in partnership with Hanoi Construction Corporation and ATAD Steel Structure Corporation, has secured a contract worth $128 million for the Long Thanh Airport project.

Typhoon Mitag has developed in the East Sea, bringing winds reaching level 10. However, it poses minimal threat to Vietnam.

United Overseas Bank of Singapore has increased its forecast for Vietnam's GDP growth in 2025 from 6.9% to 7.5%, attributing this adjustment to the nation's economic resilience and dynamism.

Singapore's United Overseas Bank (UOB) has raised its 2025 GDP growth forecast for Vietnam from 6.9% to 7.5%, highlighting the resilience of the country's economy.

The Vietnamese dong is projected to stabilize following recent record lows. Expectations of the Federal Reserve's rate cuts, along with robust export and foreign direct investment momentum, support this outlook.

UOB, a Singaporean bank, forecasts that the USD/VND exchange rate will decrease over the next few quarters, reaching 26,300 in Q4 of 2025 and 26,200 in Q1 of 2026.

Concerns about supply disruptions are growing as global oil prices rise by over $1 per barrel. Domestic gasoline prices are expected to see a slight increase tomorrow.

The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting predicts thunderstorms will affect various regions across the country during the evening and night of September 17, particularly in the coastal areas of the North.