NEW MARKET ENTRANTS JUMP 42% IN FIRST FIVE MONTHS
Nearly 95,000 businesses were newly established in the first five months of 2026, up 42.1% from a year earlier, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance. More than 94,800 new businesses were registered during the January-May period, with total committed capital of nearly VND1.07 quadrillion, an increase of 64.8% year-on-year.
AROUND VND33.6 TRILLION RAISED FROM G-BONDS IN MAY
The State Treasury raised VND33.63 trillion from Government bond (G-bond) auctions in May, completing 72% of its second quarter issuance plan and nearly one-third of its annual target. According to data released by the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) on June 4, the exchange organized a total of 17 G-bond auctions on behalf of the State Treasury during May.
OVER VND219 TRILLION IN PUBLIC INVESTMENT DISBURSED
As of May 31, Vietnam had disbursed VND219.358 trillion in public investment funds, equivalent to 21.6% of the annual plan. While the disbursement rate was unchanged from the same period last year, the result came against a record public investment target of VND1.08 quadrillion for 2026. In absolute terms, the amount disbursed was nearly VND34.82 trillion higher than a year earlier.
RETAIL SALES EXCEED VND3.18 QUADRILLION IN JAN-MAY
Vietnam’s retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue reached an estimated VND3,185 trillion in the first five months of 2026, up 11.2% from a year earlier, according to the National Statistics Office. Retail sales of goods accounted for the largest share, contributing 75.9% of the total revenue at VND2,418.1 trillion. Sales of petroleum products increased 12.7% from a year earlier, while garment sales rose 10.2% and food and foodstuff sales climbed 9.6%.
VIETNAM PLANS EXPANSION OF 15 SECTIONS OF NORTH-SOUTH EXPRESSWAY
Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction has proposed expanding 15 sections of the eastern North-South Expressway, instead of prioritizing upgrades on the busiest stretches, with construction on eligible projects expected to start in early 2027. Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh on June 2 approved a plan to expand 15 component projects along the eastern North-South Expressway that were initially built under a phased investment approach.
QUANG NINH TARGETS VND65 TRILLION IN TOURISM REVENUE THIS YEAR
The northern province of Quang Ninh earned nearly VND27.7 trillion from tourism in the January-May period and is stepping up major events as it pursues a full-year revenue target of VND65 trillion. According to Quang Ninh’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the province welcomed more than 10.1 million visitors in the first five months of the year, including over 7.9 million domestic travelers and 2.2 million international visitors.
VIETNAM WELCOMES 10.6 MILLION FOREIGN VISITORS IN JAN-MAY
Vietnam welcomed over 10.6 million international tourists in the first five months of this year, the highest number ever recorded for the period, boosting tourism-related spending and revenues from accommodation and food services. International arrivals in Vietnam totaled 1.78 million in May, down from April’s 2.03 million but still 16.5% higher than a year earlier. The five-month total reached a record 10.6 million foreign visitors, up 14.9% year-on-year.
VIETNAM FAST-TRACKS INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTER
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has instructed ministries and agencies to draft additional regulations this month to create breakthrough mechanisms beyond the eight existing decrees and accelerate the launch of key financial products and services at the Vietnam International Financial Center (VIFC). At the same time, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang has been appointed chairman of the VIFC Executive Council and tasked with directly overseeing the completion of operating regulations for the center and related agencies by June 10.
