SEVEN EXPORT ITEMS EXCEED 9 BILLION USD IN JANUARY–JULY
In January–July 2025, seven export items each exceeded 9 billion USD, accounting for 67.67% of Vietnam’s total export value, according to the National Statistics Office.
STATE BUDGET REVENUE FROM IMPORT-EXPORT ACTIVITIES UP 9.1 PER CENT IN SEVEN MONTHS
Việt Nam’s state budget revenue from import-export activities reached over VNĐ261.37 trillion (US$9.97 billion) in the first seven months of this year, equivalent to 63.6 per cent of the annual estimate and 55.6 per cent of the targeted goal, marking a 9.1 per cent increase year-on-year, the Department of Customs reported.
HCM CITY LEADS REGIONAL PUSH FOR INTEGRATED LOGISTICS NETWORK
The Southeastern Key Economic Region — originally comprising HCM City, Đồng Nai, Bình Dương, and Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu — is considered the most dynamic growth engine of Việt Nam. Despite its inherent advantages in seaports, industrial zones, and transport corridors, the region has long grappled with fragmented logistics infrastructure and weak inter-provincial coordination.
MANUFACTURING SECTOR BOUNCES BACK TO GROWTH IN JULY
The S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) posted 52.4 points in July, up from 48.9 points in June and back above the 50.0 no-change mark for the first time in four months. As such, the index pointed to a strengthening in the overall health of the manufacturing sector. The solid improvement in business conditions was the most marked for almost a year.
VIETNAM’S INFRASTRUCTURE EXPANSION ACCELERATES ON BOND MARKET INNOVATION
According to a report by VIS Rating and Credit Guarantee & Investment Facility (CGIF) on July 24, with public funding falling short and bank lending constrained, Vietnam’s infrastructure ambitions hinge on mobilising private capital through the corporate bond market. Between 2025 and 2030, the country will need an estimated $245 billion for expressways, high-speed rail, and power projects, yet public funding can only cover 70 per cent.
JUMP IN INFRASTRUCTURE SPENDING OFFERS BRIGHT PROSPECTS FOR CONTRACTORS
According to the government's public investment plan, Vietnam aims to have in place 3,000 km of expressways this year, and an additional 2,000 km by 2030. In the railway sector, Hanoi has planned 10 metro lines with a combined length of 417.8 km, two of which, Nam Thang Long-Tran Hung Dao and Van Cao-Hoa Lac, are scheduled to begin construction in 2025.
INTEGRATING LOGISTICS INTO INDUSTRIAL PARKS A PATH TOWARD SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
In the era of global economic integration, Vietnam’s logistics sector is emerging as a key growth engine, particularly within industrial parks (IPs). Thanks to its strategic geographic location, increasingly modern infrastructure, and a surge in foreign direct investment (FDI), the integration of logistics into IPs not only optimizes supply chains and promotes sustainable development but also strengthens Vietnam’s competitiveness.
LOGISTICS SECTOR POISED FOR NEW GROWTH PHASE
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.
