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 …

Vietnam’s retail market is at a turning point, shifting from traditional models to modern ones, and from mass consumption to smart and sustainable consumption. Therefore, retail enterprises are advised to move toward modern, digitalised, and sustainable management and business practices. Digital transformation for breakthrough growth To continue accelerating digital transformation and bring greater convenience to …

“The Next Leap for E-Commerce in Southeast Asia” report was released recently by Blackbox Research. Vietnam’s e-commerce ecosystem is a story of remarkable resilience, demonstrating the strongest growth optimism in Southeast Asia while also dealing with the region’s most significant regulatory challenges, according to “ The Next Leap for E-Commerce in Southeast Asia” report released …