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.
VIETNAM’S AGRO-FORESTRY-FISHERY EXPORTS HIT NEW RECORD IN JAN-NOV
Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery export revenue reached an estimated US$64.01 billion in the first 11 months of 2025, up 12.6% year-on-year and surpassing the full-year record of US$62.4 billion set in 2024. Agricultural exports reached US$34.24 billion, up 15% year-on-year, while livestock products brought in US$567.4 million, a 16.8% increase. Seafood exports rose 13.2% to US$10.38 billion, and forestry products earned US$16.61 billion, up 5.9%.
HANOI REPORTS RECORD-HIGH BUDGET REVENUE IN 2025
Hanoi’s budget revenue is estimated to reach VND641.7 trillion in 2025, the highest level ever recorded and nearly 25% above the revised target, according to a report by the municipal government. Data from the city’s socioeconomic performance review shows that total state budget collections in 2025 are projected to reach 124.9% of the adjusted plan and rise 24.9% from 2024, the Vietnam News Agency reported.
