Highlights of Business News in Vietnam
Vietnam’s economy is expected to grow 6.8% in 2024 and 6.5% in 2025, driven by exports and stable FDI. The World Bank urges the increased public investment and energy reforms while highlighting electric vehicles as key to sustainability.
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Foreign investment hit $6.9 billion in the first two months of 2025, with manufacturing leading at $4.72 billion. South Korea and Singapore were top investors, while disbursed FDI reached $2.95 billion (+5.4%).
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Viet Nam’s economy surged to $476.3 billion in 2024, becoming ASEAN’s 4th largest with the fastest growth in the region. With a bold 8% GDP target for 2025, strong manufacturing, exports, and foreign investment are driving rapid expansion. Projections suggest GDP could surpass Singapore’s by 2029 and reach $1.41 trillion by 2039.
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The total foreign investment inflows in Viet Nam reached US$4.33 billion in the first month of 2025, up 48.6% against the same period last year, the Foreign Investment Agency (FIA) reported.
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Vietnam has been forecasted by The World Bank (WB) to lead the Asia-Pacific region in GDP growth with the growth rate of 6.6% in 2025 and 6.3% in 2026. Despite a slight downward adjustment for 2026, Vietnam is expected to outpace major regional economies such as the Philippines, Thailand, and China, driven by strong export capabilities and domestic demand. The World Bank also highlighted risks for the region.
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Vietnam’s internet economy projected to hit $36B this year, marking a 16% increase compared to 2023. Retail e-commerce continues to be a key pillar of Vietnam’s digital economy, contributing $22 billion to the country’s GDP, 18% higher than the previous year, accounting for 61% of the total size of the Internet economy.
Vietnam relies heavily on exports for its economic growth. According to the General Statistics Office, in the January-October 2024 period, exports rose 14.9 percent from a year earlier to $335.586 billion, while imports were up 16.8 percent to $312.28 billion, the GSO said.
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Following are the highlights of Business News in the forth week of October 2024: Chinese e-commerce platform Temu operates in Vietnam without license; Ho Chi Minh City launches new innovation ecosystem for businesses; Land on downtown Ho Chi Minh City streets priced at $27,000 per sqm; and the last news is Vietnam Stock Market that closed in red as global shares headed for weekly loss.
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Following are the highlights of Business News in the third week of October 2024: Vietnam’s FDI expected to hit $40B in 2024; E-commerce platforms may be asked to pay taxes on behalf of sellers; Dollar gains against dong; and the last news is Vietnam Stock Market that ended week with slight dip.
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Following are the highlights of Business News in the second week of October 2024: Vietnam targets 7.5% economic growth in 2025; VinFast emerges as best-selling car brand in Vietnam in September; and the last news of Vietnam Stock Market that rose 4 sessions in a row.
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