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Total foreign direct investment poured into Vietnam in the first half of 2025 reached more than $21.51 billion, marking a 32.6 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Finance. The figure includes newly registered, adjusted, and contributed capital.

As Vietnam continues its path toward integration and modernization, industrial parks (IPs) and economic zones (EZs) are playing a pivotal role in driving economic growth, attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), and generating large-scale employment. Formed through a cooperation model between Vietnam and Singapore, VSIP now operates 20 IPs in Vietnam, covering more than 14,000 ha. 

This Mid-Autumn Festival, New World Saigon Hotel invites you to immerse yourself in a symphony of light and color with our mooncake collections — Luc An Vien and Bat Nguyet Vien. Inspired by the timeless beauty of traditional lanterns and the cherished imagery of family reunion, each box is a harmony of heritage and modernity, for a Mid-Autumn season filled with love and lasting memories.

The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) of HCM City increased 8.6 per cent in the first half of 2025, indicating positive growth amid global trade and economic uncertainty. Manufacturing and processing grew by 8.8 per cent, electricity production and distribution by 1.5 per cent and water supply and waste treatment by 2.3 per cent.

According to the provincial People’s Committee, total investment capital into the province from the start of the year has reached approximately US$12.04 billion. Of the total, $943.7 million came from 186 newly licensed FDI projects and $2.43 billion from 141 capital-added projects, along with the remainder from new and existing domestic projects.

Green transformation is not simply about environmental responsibility, but is also a smart approach to enhance competitiveness and ensure long-term survival in a rapidly evolving market landscape, according to experts. The global economy is undergoing significant shifts. Trade routes are being restructured, supply chains reshaped and the demand for faster, more efficient logistics is growing.

The two-tier local government model, which simplifies administrative structures, is creating new opportunities for businesses by reducing time and operational costs, allowing for bolder investment and expansion, according to experts. The streamlining of administrative structures following the reorganisation of provincial units is beginning to yield clear improvements in the investment and business climate.

Việt Nam’s accelerating public investment is providing a critical boost to the economy and paving the way for sustained stock market gains, especially in the infrastructure, construction, materials and logistics segments. According to the Ministry of Finance, public investment disbursement reached VNĐ268.1 trillion (US$10.3 billion) by June 30, representing 32.5 per cent of the approved 2025 budget, well ahead of the 28.2 per cent rate reported in the same period last year.