"The current state of the real estate market is akin to an airline offering only business and first-class seats, with no economy option," says Dr. Tran Du Lich, highlighting the lack of affordable social housing options. This analogy emphasizes the need for a more inclusive and diverse range of housing choices, especially for those from lower economic backgrounds.
In July, the total trade of goods reached 82.27 billion USD, an increase of 8.0% compared to the previous month and a surge of 16.8% from the same period last year. For the first seven months of 2025, the total trade of goods amounted to 514.7 billion USD, reflecting a significant 16.3% year-on-year increase. This comprised a 14.8% rise in exports and an even more robust 17.9% climb in imports, resulting in a favorable trade balance surplus of 10.18 billion USD.
CTD, DBC, DBD, DGW, DRC, GEG, HAH, NTP, PAN, and PVT are the ten outstanding mid-cap companies that have advanced to the IR Awards 2025 finals, taking place from August 1st to 14th, 2025.