From 2018 to 2023, the number and value of transactions through e-wallets consistently grew at double-digit rates, with annual growth rates of 80.4% and 83.5% respectively.

Virtual asset transactions in Vietnam are currently conducted through international trading platforms or direct arrangements, which poses risks of money laundering for the individuals involved.

Vietnam has one of the highest smoking rates in the world, with 38.9% of males over the age of 15 being smokers.

The outlook for the beginning of this year is expected to be more positive than in the first quarter of 2023 when GDP grew by 3.32%.

The positive trend of foreign capital in the M&A market this year follows the momentum of 2023, where the top five largest deals involved foreign investors.