PROVINCIAL MERGERS STRENGTHEN APPEAL TO FOREIGN INVESTORS
On June 30, localities across Việt Nam announced resolutions on the merger of administrative units, marking a significant step in the country's efforts to streamline governance and promote regional development. Following the restructuring, Việt Nam now comprises 34 provinces and centrally-governed cities. More than a routine administrative reform, the mergers are viewed as a strategic move to create localities with greater scale, connectivity and development potential.
NUMBER OF NEWLY-ESTABLISHED FIRMS HIT RECORD HIGH IN JUNE
The number of newly registered enterprises set a record high in June, surpassing 24,000, more than double the average during the 2021– 24 period, according to the Department of Private Enterprise and Collective Economy Development under the Ministry of Finance. In the first half of 2025, more than 91,000 new businesses were established nationwide, reflecting a strong wave of entrepreneurship.
VIỆT NAM TARGETS $3.3 BILLION IN RUBBER EXPORTS THIS YEAR
To achieve its 2025 rubber export target of US$3.3 billion – down 4.6 per cent from 2024, Việt Nam needs to strive to earn $2.1 billion in the second half of this year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE). The export revenue in the first six months is estimated at $1.2 billion, statistics show.
MANUFACTURING BUSINESS CONFIDENCE REBOUNDS FROM 44-MONTH LOW
According to a study by S&P Global released on July 1, business confidence has bounced back from the 44-month low seen in April. Hopes for more stable market conditions and a reduction in trade tensions were among the factors supporting the optimistic outlook, which was nonetheless weaker than the series average.
AGRICULTURAL, FORESTRY AND FISHERY EXPORTS ACCELERATED TO REACH $65 BILLION TARGET
Việt Nam’s total agro-forestry-fishery trade is estimated at US$57 billion in the first half of this year, with exports reaching $33.5 billion, up 14.3 per cent year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE). Meanwhile, imports rose 12.8 per cent to $23.5 billion. This year will continue to be a year of significant fluctuations, with a complex global political and economic context.
VIỆT NAM TAPS HALAL MARKET TO BOOST AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS
The signing of multiple trade cooperation agreements between Việt Nam and Middle Eastern countries late last year has opened up new opportunities for Vietnamese goods to enter the halal market, creating strong momentum and prospects for Vietnamese businesses, particularly those operating in agriculture. According to Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Phùng Đức Tiến, products entering the halal market — which serves a quarter of the world’s population — must comply with Islamic laws, particularly for items such as food and cosmetics.
INDUSTRIAL RECOVERY POWERS ECONOMIC GROWTH
Việt Nam’s industrial sector has shown impressive signs of revival, driving growth in trade, consumption and exports to reinforce the foundations for sustainable economic development. According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s report, Index of Industrial Production (IIP) in the second quarter increased by 8.8 per cent compared to the same period in 2024.
VN-INDEX SURPASSES THREE-YEAR HIGH AS MARKET SUSTAINS RALLY AMID Q2 EARNINGS OPTIMISM
Việt Nam’s stock market ended the final trading week of June 2025 on a positive note, with the VN-Index climbing to its highest level in more than three years despite persistent geopolitical uncertainty and cautious investor sentiment. For the week, the VN-Index advanced by 22.09 points, equivalent to a gain of 1.64 per cent, to close at 1,371.44 points — the highest since March 2022.
