Vietnam’s economy expanded steadily between 2021 and 2025 despite headwinds and is now eyeing stronger growth this year. Workers at a garment factory in Da Nang. Photo by VnExpress/Nguyen Dong Business partners who have been buying the Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex)’s products for the last 20–30 years have been asking for price …

In December 2025, international media described Vietnam as a stable, dynamic economy, supported by solid growth, reforms, tourism recovery and investor confidence. According to HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad, Vietnam has maintained steady growth, driven not only by its highly regarded export engine but also by strong domestic reforms. International media outlets have offered positive and …

Total registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025 is estimated at nearly 8.37 billion USD, up 24.2 per cent from 2024, reflecting the continued appeal of the southern metropolis to foreign investors. The Tân Thuận Processing Zone in HCM City. — VNA/VNS Photo HCM CITY — As of December 31, HCM City is expected to …

The manufacturing and processing sector continuing to be the main growth driver, expanding 10.6%. Vietnam’s index of industrial production (IIP) grew 9.3% in the first 11 months of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to the National Statistics Office (GSO). The manufacturing and processing sector continued to be the main growth driver, …

Businesses will have to be ready to meet ESG standards, the EU’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and the domestic carbon market expected to pilot in 2026, they emphasised. Workers at a wood processing factory in Bắc Ninh Province. Việt Nam’s wood industry is expected to meet ESG standards, the EU’s …