Business News

The monthly statistical data presents current economic and social statistics on a variety of subjects illustrating crucial economic trends and developments, including production of agriculture, forestry and fishery, business registration situation, investment, government revenues and expenditures, trade, prices, transport and tourism and so on.

Việt Nam’s frozen durian exports tripled in the first half of this year, driven by expanded market access and increased investment in processing, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. Đỗ Hồng Khanh from the Plant Production and Protection Department said at the ministry’s press conference on Thursday that 388 batches of frozen durian, or 14,282 tonnes, were shipped abroad between January and June, three times higher than the same period last year.

Vietnam’s economy is expected to expand at least 7.3% in the first half of this year, nearing the Government’s annual target and marking the highest six-month growth for the same period in nearly 20 years, according to the Ministry of Finance. Early estimates in late May put second-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) growth at around 7.7%, bringing first-half growth to 7.3%.

On June 30, localities across Việt Nam announced resolutions on the merger of administrative units, marking a significant step in the country's efforts to streamline governance and promote regional development. Following the restructuring, Việt Nam now comprises 34 provinces and centrally-governed cities. More than a routine administrative reform, the mergers are viewed as a strategic move to create localities with greater scale, connectivity and development potential.

In a move to encourage stronger private sector engagement in scientific research and technological development, the Government has issued a legal framework and special incentives designed to attract investment into science, innovation and digital transformation. On July 1, the Government issued Decree 180/2025/NĐ-CP, setting out rules and policies for public-private partnerships (PPPs) in science, technology, innovation and digital transformation.

The number of newly registered enterprises set a record high in June, surpassing 24,000, more than double the average during the 2021– 24 period, according to the Department of Private Enterprise and Collective Economy Development under the Ministry of Finance. In the first half of 2025, more than 91,000 new businesses were established nationwide, reflecting a strong wave of entrepreneurship.

To achieve its 2025 rubber export target of US$3.3 billion – down 4.6 per cent from 2024, Việt Nam needs to strive to earn $2.1 billion in the second half of this year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE). The export revenue in the first six months is estimated at $1.2 billion, statistics show.

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