HCMC BUDGET REVENUE EXPECTED TO SURPASS VND748 TRILLION IN 2025
Budget revenue of HCMC is forecast to amount to VND748.44 trillion this year, driven by rising contributions from domestic enterprises and those in the non-state economic sector. According to a report recently sent by the municipal government to the HCMC People’s Council, the figure would reach 111.4% of the target assigned by the central Government and 107.3% of the target approved by the HCMC People’s Council.
VIETNAM’S PEPPER EXPORTS EXCEED US$1.5 BILLION IN JAN-NOV
Data from the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA) showed that Vietnam exported 18,582 tons of pepper in November, including 16,322 tons of black pepper and 2,260 tons of white pepper. Export revenue stood at US$121.5 million, down 4.4% in volume and 6.2% in value from October. Despite the monthly decline, exports rose 16.5% in volume and 14.2% year-on-year.
VIETNAM, CHINA TO PILOT TWO-WAY CARGO TRANSPORT AT LANG SON BORDER
Vietnam and China will launch a one-year pilot program on December 10 to allow two-way cargo transport through the Huu Nghi–Youyi Guan international border gates in Lang Son Province, reported the Vietnam News Agency. The Dong Dang-Lang Son Economic Zone Management Board said the trial aims to reduce transport costs and improve customs clearance capacity.
VIETNAM’S CPI UP 3.29% IN JAN-NOV
Data from the National Statistics Office showed average CPI in the first 11 months of the year increased 3.29% year-on-year, while core inflation rose 3.21%. The figures indicate that inflation control efforts remain on track despite persistent pressures from healthcare price adjustments and rising housing, utilities, and construction material costs.
VIETNAM’S IMPORT-EXPORT VALUE NEARS US$840 BILLION IN JAN-NOV
The total value of Vietnam’s imports and exports was nearly US$840 billion between January and November this year, the highest level ever recorded, according to the National Statistics Office. In its latest report on the country’s socio-economic performance, the National Statistics Office highlighted a series of positive economic indicators, with trade emerging as one of the strongest drivers of growth.
JAN-NOV FDI DISBURSEMENTS HIT US$23.6 BILLION
Foreign direct investment (FDI) disbursements in Vietnam reached an estimated US$23.6 billion in the first 11 months of 2025, up 8.9% year-on-year and the highest level recorded in five years, according to the National Statistics Office. The manufacturing and processing sector continued to dominate, accounting for US$19.56 billion, or 82.9% of total disbursed capital. Real estate activities followed with US$1.67 billion (7.1%).
OVER 19 MILLION INTERNATIONAL VISITORS COME TO VIETNAM IN JAN-NOV
Vietnam received more than 19.1 million international visitors in the first 11 months of 2025, a 20.9% increase year-on-year and the highest level ever recorded, according to the National Statistics Office. The figure surpasses the full-year record of 18 million arrivals set in 2019, before the Covid-19 pandemic. Nearly two million foreign visitors arrived in November alone, up 14.2% from October and 15.6% from the same period last year.
VIETNAM’S COFFEE EXPORT VALUE SURGES NEARLY 60% IN JAN–NOV
The average export price rose 39.9% to US$5,667 per ton. Germany, Italy, and Spain remained the three largest buyers, with respective market share of 13.3%, 7.8%, and 7.4%. Among the top 15 markets, Mexico recorded the strongest growth, with export value rising more than 26-fold, while shipments to Indonesia fell 8.9%, the Vietnam News Agency reported.
