HCM CITY LEADS REGIONAL PUSH FOR INTEGRATED LOGISTICS NETWORK
The Southeastern Key Economic Region — originally comprising HCM City, Đồng Nai, Bình Dương, and Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu — is considered the most dynamic growth engine of Việt Nam. Despite its inherent advantages in seaports, industrial zones, and transport corridors, the region has long grappled with fragmented logistics infrastructure and weak inter-provincial coordination.
MANUFACTURING SECTOR BOUNCES BACK TO GROWTH IN JULY
The S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) posted 52.4 points in July, up from 48.9 points in June and back above the 50.0 no-change mark for the first time in four months. As such, the index pointed to a strengthening in the overall health of the manufacturing sector. The solid improvement in business conditions was the most marked for almost a year.
VIETNAM’S INFRASTRUCTURE EXPANSION ACCELERATES ON BOND MARKET INNOVATION
According to a report by VIS Rating and Credit Guarantee & Investment Facility (CGIF) on July 24, with public funding falling short and bank lending constrained, Vietnam’s infrastructure ambitions hinge on mobilising private capital through the corporate bond market. Between 2025 and 2030, the country will need an estimated $245 billion for expressways, high-speed rail, and power projects, yet public funding can only cover 70 per cent.
JUMP IN INFRASTRUCTURE SPENDING OFFERS BRIGHT PROSPECTS FOR CONTRACTORS
According to the government's public investment plan, Vietnam aims to have in place 3,000 km of expressways this year, and an additional 2,000 km by 2030. In the railway sector, Hanoi has planned 10 metro lines with a combined length of 417.8 km, two of which, Nam Thang Long-Tran Hung Dao and Van Cao-Hoa Lac, are scheduled to begin construction in 2025.
INTEGRATING LOGISTICS INTO INDUSTRIAL PARKS A PATH TOWARD SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
In the era of global economic integration, Vietnam’s logistics sector is emerging as a key growth engine, particularly within industrial parks (IPs). Thanks to its strategic geographic location, increasingly modern infrastructure, and a surge in foreign direct investment (FDI), the integration of logistics into IPs not only optimizes supply chains and promotes sustainable development but also strengthens Vietnam’s competitiveness.
LOGISTICS SECTOR POISED FOR NEW GROWTH PHASE
Vietnam’s logistics sector is set for a new phase of growth as enterprises accelerate expansion strategies in response to key policy shifts aimed at shaping future market trends. Vietnamese freight forwarder Bee Logistics has re-evaluated its medium-term development strategy towards 2030 to better align with fresh policy directions from the government.
GREEN TRANSFORMATION IN LOGISTICS IS A SMART PATH TO SUSTAINABILITY
Green transformation is not simply about environmental responsibility, but is also a smart approach to enhance competitiveness and ensure long-term survival in a rapidly evolving market landscape, according to experts. The global economy is undergoing significant shifts. Trade routes are being restructured, supply chains reshaped and the demand for faster, more efficient logistics is growing.
INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT SPURS LONG-TERM UPSWING FOR VIETNAMESE STOCKS
Việt Nam’s accelerating public investment is providing a critical boost to the economy and paving the way for sustained stock market gains, especially in the infrastructure, construction, materials and logistics segments. According to the Ministry of Finance, public investment disbursement reached VNĐ268.1 trillion (US$10.3 billion) by June 30, representing 32.5 per cent of the approved 2025 budget, well ahead of the 28.2 per cent rate reported in the same period last year.
