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Vietnam’s logistics sector is set for a new phase of growth as enterprises accelerate expansion strategies in response to key policy shifts aimed at shaping future market trends. Vietnamese freight forwarder Bee Logistics has re-evaluated its medium-term development strategy towards 2030 to better align with fresh policy directions from the government.

Vietnam's leather and footwear industry posted more than $14 billion in total export value in the first six months of the year, reaffirming its resilience and strategic position in the global supply chain. According to data from the National Statistics Office, the leather and footwear industry witnessed over a 10 per cent jump on-year in export growth.

Eco-industrial parks (EIPs) are increasingly viewed as an optimal solution for transitioning industrial development toward sustainability, aligned with the goals of reducing emissions, developing the circular economy and enhancing national competitiveness. Beyond supporting international environmental commitments, the EIP model is becoming a key criterion for attracting foreign investors.

As Vietnam advances toward sustainable industrial development, the focus is shifting beyond merely boosting output to embracing greater environmental and social responsibility. While the legal framework for environmental protection in industrial parks (IPs) has been established, enforcement remains inconsistent. The key challenge now is to refine policies and accelerate the adoption of circular economy models, laying the groundwork for forming a new generation of greener, smarter and more sustainable IPs.

Vietnam ended the first half of 2025 with solid macroeconomic performance. GDP grew by 7.52% year-on-year, the highest first-half growth rate since 2011, supported by broad-based expansion across industry, services, and agriculture. Foreign direct investment also showed strong momentum, driven by both new projects and additional capital contributions, while disbursed capital reached USD11.72 billion, the highest first half figure in five years.

Việt Nam is aiming to export cashews worth US$4.5 billion in 2025, up 2.7 per cent year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. To hit this target, the sector must generate around $2.2 billion in the second half. Figures from the first six months show cashew exports reached 346,800 tonnes, earning $2.36 billion, a drop of 2.7 per cent in volume but a surge of 20.4 per cent in value annually.

The remarkable rise in bank stock prices reflects significant changes in Việt Nam's financial landscape, driven by the Government's commitment to removing administrative barriers in credit operations and the legalisation of Resolution 42 concerning bad debt management. Several bank stocks have seen impressive gains since the beginning of the year.

Việt Nam’s credit conditions will remain stable in the second half of 2025, supported by proactive fiscal measures and ongoing institutional reforms, according to analysts of the Vietnam Investors Service (VIS) Rating, an affiliate of Moody’s. Nguyễn Lý Thanh Lương, Lead Analyst of VIS Rating, notes that despite external pressure, the stable outlook was attributed to the strong domestic operating conditions and supportive policies, which served as a crucial shock absorber.