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Việt Nam’s livestock exports reached an estimated US$447.5 million in the first nine months of 2025, up 18.6 per cent year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. In particular, milk and dairy products brought home $89 million, down 4.9 per cent, while meat, edible offal and by-products totalled $151 million, rising 27.4 per cent.

Việt Nam’s labour market navigated persistent hurdles in the third quaảter (Q3) despite broader economic gains, said Nguyễn Thị Thanh Mai, acting head of the Department of Population and Labour Statistics at the Ministry of Finance’s National Statistics Office. The unemployment rate among working-age individuals stood at 2.22 per cent in Q3, down 0.02 percentage point from the previous quarter and 0.01 percentage point year-on-year. 

Vietnam’s pepper exports reached over US$1.26 billion in the first nine months of 2025, up 27.6% in value despite a 6.9% drop in volume year-on-year, according to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA). In September alone, the country exported 20,487 tons of pepper worth US$136.3 million, down 4.6% in volume and 2.5% in value compared to August. 

Việt Nam’s property market continues to show resilience amid economic volatility, with major cities remaining bright spots. According to property technology platform Batdongsan.com.vn, Hà Nội, HCM City, Hải Phòng, and Đà Nẵng have demonstrated strong appeal, recording strong price growth throughout the 2021–25 cycle.

Vietnam’s logistics market is drawing in more foreign investors, with opportunities spanning across various segments. According to the National Statistics Office, Vietnam’s logistics sector continues to grow at 14–16 per cent annually, with freight volume reaching 1.67 billion tonnes in the first seven months of this year, up 13.7 per cent on-year.

The Government has approved adjustments to the national master plan for 2021-2030, lifting the GDP per capita target for 2030 from US$7,500 to US$8,500 under Resolution No. 306/NQ-CP. The revised plan envisions Vietnam becoming an upper-middle-income country with a modern industrial base by 2030. It aims for average annual GDP growth of over 8% during 2021-2030, compared to 7% in the previous plan.

Vietnamese consumers spent over VND5.17 quadrillion on goods and services in the first nine months of this year, up 9.5% year-on-year, according to the National Statistics Office. The strong growth was driven by rising domestic consumption during major holidays and a surge in international tourist arrivals. Excluding price factors, retail sales of consumer goods and services still rose a solid 7.2%, indicating an improvement in consumption.

We officially have a date at the travel event organized by Cathay Pacific, taking place from October 10 to October 12, 2025, in Ho Chi Minh City. Don’t miss the chance to explore Hong Kong with Cathay Pacific – your ideal companion on the journey to the Fragrant Harbor. Throughout the three days of the event, guests will have the opportunity to participate in various sightseeing activities, learn about Cathay Pacific, and experience shopping at the Cathay shop.