FDI PREDICTED TO SURGE IN HIGH-VALUE TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIES
The National Financial Supervisory Commission has projected that foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into Việt Nam will remain robust, particularly in high-value sectors such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and logistics. In its macroeconomic outlook report, the commission highlighted Việt Nam's emergence as a prime destination for investors in science and technology, especially in the semiconductor industry.
INVESTHK VISITS MIDDLE EAST TO ATTRACT BUSINESS INVESTMENT TO HONG KONG
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 6 April 2025 - Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion at Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) Mr Charles Ng will commence his duty visit to the Middle East from today (April 6) to April 10, with key engagements in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The visit underscores Hong Kong's commitment to deepening economic ties with these dynamic markets and promoting the city as a premier gateway for Middle Eastern businesses seeking opportunities on the Mainland and in the broader Asia-Pacific region.
MONG CAI BORDER TRADE SURGES 45% IN Q1
Cross-border trade through the Mong Cai international border gate in northern Vietnam surged 45% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year. Customs data showed that total import-export revenue reached over US$1.31 billion between January and March. Exports accounted for US$754.4 million, while imports stood at US$557.7 million, the Vietnam News Agency reported.
POSITIVE CREDIT HELPS DRIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH
The credit growth of the Vietnamese banking system has been positive since the first quarter of this year and flowed strongly into production, business, real estate and consumption, which has contributed to supporting economic recovery. The Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Phạm Tiến Dũng, said that credit growth in early 2025 showed signs of improvement compared to the same period in 2024.
BOND MARKET SEES STRONG RECOVERY IN FIRST FEW MONTHS
The Vietnamese bond market is expected to undergo a significant resurgence in 2025, following a tumultuous period marked by volatility and uncertainty. As the economy gradually stabilises, analysts are predicting a robust recovery driven by a combination of factors, including the increasing need for businesses to raise capital and the strategic initiatives of the banking sector to issue bonds that cater to investor demand.
MANUFACTURING SECTOR REBOUNDS IN MARCH
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector rebounded in March after three months of contraction, according to the latest S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). The PMI climbed above the 50.0 threshold for the first time in four months, reaching 50.5 in March from 49.2 in February. This improvement signals a modest uptick in overall manufacturing conditions at the close of the first quarter of this year.
HCMC’S GRDP GROWTH HITS FIVE-YEAR HIGH IN Q1
HCMC’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) in the first quarter of this year expanded by over 7.51% year-on-year to more than VND457.6 trillion, the highest Q1 growth rate since 2020. The data was released by the HCMC People’s Committee at a meeting held today, April 2, to review the socio-economic performance in January-March.
SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH SOARS TO FOUR-YEAR HIGH
Vietnamese small businesses experienced a successful 2024, with 82 percent reporting growth, up from 77 percent in 2023-the country’s highest result since 2019, a survey shows. This momentum is expected to accelerate in 2025, with 92 percent of small businesses expecting to grow, the highest projection among 11 markets surveyed, according to annual small business survey of CPA Australia - one of the largest professional accounting bodies in the world.
