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Vietnam’s film industry is aiming to become one of the world’s top 10 cinema markets as ticket sales reached more than 70 million and box office revenue approached VND5.6 trillion in 2025, according to data released by CJ CGV Vietnam. The figures were presented at a strategic partner conference held by CJ CGV Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City on March 11, which brought together producers, directors, filmmakers and cinema operators, reported the Vietnam News Agency.

Cargo traffic through the Tan Thanh – Po Chai dedicated freight route on the Vietnam – China border has experienced a significant surge, with daily truck volume doubling since late February, mainly with transportation of agro products. Over 37,000 trucks have been cleared at the border gate since the beginning of 2026, according to the Dong Dang – Lang Son Border Gate Economic Zone Authority. 

At a time when Vietnam’s auto sector has been spending nearly US$10 billion on imported components, export competitiveness remains limited and underdeveloped, and the global economy is reshaping supply chains, the industry stands at a major turning point with clear opportunities to move toward technological and manufacturing self-reliance.

This is part of the semiconductor industry development strategy and the human resource development programme for the Vietnamese semiconductor industry in Ho Chi Minh City, issued in early March by Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee. It aims to effectively implement the semiconductor industry development strategy and the human resource development programme for the semiconductor industry and core digital technologies such as AI, cloud computing, the Internet of Things, Big Data, and Blockchain, making the city a leading centre in this industry.

Vietnam’s e-commerce market reached $31 billion in 2025, growing more than 25 per cent on-year and accounting for roughly 10 per cent of total retail sales. While domestic consumption continues to drive overall volume, cross-border e-commerce is becoming a more meaningful source of value for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those seeking to diversify markets.

The "Coffee & Tea Chains in Southeast Asia 2026" report reveals that Vietnam's modern coffee and tea market was valued at $1.34 billion in 2025, with a number of local chains of significant size. Vietnam is the third-largest market behind Indonesia and Thailand. Vietnam's coffee chain segment reached a gross merchandise value of $725 million in 2025, an increase of 27 per cent from $572 million in 2024.

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