VIỆT NAM AMONG WORLD’S FASTEST-GROWING ECONOMIES IN TERMS OF TRADE
Việt Nam is set to rank among the world’s 30 fastest-growing economies in both trade-growth speed and absolute volume increase by 2030, according to a forecast by German logistics provider DHL. The Business Times cited DHL’s latest report as saying that Southeast Asian countries are set for accelerated trade growth over the next five years, with Việt Nam, Indonesia and the Philippines expected to rank among the world’s 30 fastest-growing economies in both trade-growth speed and absolute volume increase by 2030.
VIỆT NAM’S COFFEE EXPORTS REACH $1.72 BILLION IN FIRST TWO MONTHS
Việt Nam exported 309,505 tonnes of coffee, earning approximately US$1.72 billion in the first two months of this year, according to the Department of Customs. Nguyễn Đức Dũng, Deputy General Director of the Mercantile Exchange of Vietnam (MXV), noted that coffee prices in the global market rose sharply. As a result, Việt Nam's coffee export value increased by over 37 per cent during this period, though its export volume decreased by 22 per cent.
TOTAL REGISTERED FDI IN VIETNAM EXPANDS BY 35.5% IN JANUARY-FEBRUARY
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam reached 6.9 billion USD in the first two months of 2025, marking a 35.5% year-on-year surge, according to the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Finance.
BREAKING BARRIERS FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS IN VIETNAM
Women are at the helm of over 20% of businesses in Vietnam, with the rate of women-led or owned businesses expected to reach at least 30% by 2030. In line with Vietnam’s net zero commitments by 2050, many female entrepreneurs are leading efforts in sustainable production, waste reduction, and green supply chains.
RUBBER INDUSTRY TO BOUNCE BACK IN 2025
Vietnam's rubber industry is poised for strong growth in 2025, driven by rising rubber prices, expanding production, and increased export opportunities, despite potential challenges from global trade policies and shifting market dynamics. As global trade dynamics continue to evolve, Vietnam’s rubber industry remains well-positioned to leverage rising prices, supply constraints in competing markets, and increasing demand from key trade partners.
VIỆT NAM'S INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION SEES 7.2% GROWTH IN TWO MONTHS
Việt Nam’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) has risen by 7.2 per cent year-on-year in the first two months of 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance's General Statistics Office. In February, the IIP saw a significant year-on-year increase of 17.2 per cent, though it experienced a month-on-month decline of 2.2 per cent, largely due to the timing of the Lunar New Year celebrations, which in 2024 took place entirely in February.
VIỆT NAM'S AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS SURGE TO FIVE-YEAR HIGH
Việt Nam’s agricultural, forestry and fishery exports hit a five-year high in the first two months of 2025, according to data released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on Tuesday. Export turnover reached US$9.38 billion, up 8.3 per cent year-on-year. February alone saw a sharp 32.7 per cent rise to $4.4 billion.
VIỆT NAM'S COFFEE EXPORTS AIM FOR $6 BILLION MILESTONE
The Vietnamese coffee industry made a distinct impression in the first two months of this year, with export turnover rising by 26.2 per cent year-on-year to US$1.58 billion while volume falling by 28.4 per cent to 284,000 tonnes, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. This achievement not only affirmed Việt Nam's position in the global coffee market but also opened bright prospects for exceeding the $6 billion target this year.
