For the first half of 2025, the IIP rose by 9.2% compared to the same period last year, marking the highest growth rate since 2020, the office reported.

The small-sized banking group is expected to have the strongest growth rate of up to 35% thanks to boosting real estate credit from a low base and starting to accelerate bad debt handling.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction supports, in principle, a proposal by Xuan Truong Construction to build a new international airport in Ninh Binh, pending feasibility review.

Vietnam’s push for science, technology, and digital innovation is strong, but outdated regulations and misaligned local implementation threaten to hold startups back.

In the first half of this year, Vietnam spent over 400 million USD importing fruits and vegetables from China, with Chinese produce now flooding local markets.

Vietnam led the region with a 30% increase in international arrivals compared to Q1 2024, and ranked second in terms of recovery rate, with a 34% rise over the same period in 2019.

The Philippines remained Vietnam’s largest rice buyer, accounting for 43.4% of total exports, though the market saw a 17.4% decline in value.

Efforts should focus on attracting both foreign direct investment (FDI) and domestic investment, with priority given to high-tech and environmentally friendly projects.

The duties took effect on July 6 and will remain in place for five years, unless extended, adjusted or terminated in accordance with regulations.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc confirmed that eliminating the presumptive tax was the right policy, as stated in the Politburo's Resolution 68-NQ/TW on private sector development.

Vietnam is playing a growing role in the US’s global supply chains while American businesses have contributed significantly to Vietnam’s economic transformation and development, according to Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien.

In addition to their own efforts, businesses and industries are calling for stronger policy assistance to accelerate green transition, expand market access, and boost long-term competitiveness.

Summer 2025 marks the peak season for Vietnam’s aviation sector, presenting a dynamic and more promising outlook than ever before.

Vietnam Airlines JSC (HVN) has received approval from the State Securities Commission of Vietnam to issue 900 million shares at 10,000 VND apiece.

This renewed confidence has led to a surge in investment commitments, positioning Vietnam as a key destination for global capital flows.

The Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) revised its forecast projection for Vietnam’s GDP growth upward to 6.9% for 2025 from its previous projection of 6%, following the strong performance in the second quarter.

By June 2025, Vietnam's total credit had reached over 17.2 quadrillion VND (658.43 billion USD), up 9.9% from end-2024 and 19.32% year-on-year - the highest growth rate since 2023.

The SBV has proactively assigned credit growth limits to credit institutions this year, and set an annual credit growth of 16% for 2025, with room for flexible adjustments depending on market conditions.

A business dialogue was held in Tokyo on July 8 to enhance Japanese firms' understanding of Vietnam’s investment environment through direct engagement with Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieu.

Vietnam has so far mobilised more than 7 billion USD for its just energy transition agenda under the Political Declaration on the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).