The figure standing at VND170 trillion ($7.3 billion), surpassing full year's forecast by 6.9 per cent.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh set a growth target of 8% for 2025, basing on the growth of 2024.

The dip seen in Vietnam’s M&A market of late is only short-term and largely reflects global movements, analysts believe.

The support package was announced by U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper on December 5.

The US is currently the largest importer of Vietnam's wood and wood products.

Nine million people died prematurely in 2019 globlly, due to air pollution, compared to seven million global deaths from COVID-19.