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.
GREEN TRANSFORMATION IN LOGISTICS IS A SMART PATH TO SUSTAINABILITY
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.
INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT SPURS LONG-TERM UPSWING FOR VIETNAMESE STOCKS
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.
SO FAR, SO GOOD FOR 2025’S EXPORT FIGURES
Data from the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) show that Vietnam’s total import-export turnover in the first six months of the year reached an estimated $426-430 billion, up 15.5-15.8 per cent on-year. Exports accounted for $215-217 billion of that total, marking an increase of 13.8-14 per cent, while the country maintained a trade surplus of $3.4-4 billion.
VIETNAM INFRASTRUCTURE SPENDING SURGES 40 PER CENT IN FIRST HALF
Vietnam’s infrastructure spending surged 40 per cent on-year in the first half, fuelled by a range of outstanding advantages, according to Michael Kokalari, chief economist at VinaCapital. According to Kokalari, this surge was driven by fast-tracked approvals of projects amid provincial mergers, legal reforms granting provinces more decision-making authority over project approvals, and the streamlining of disbursement processes.
VIỆT NAM RANKS AMONG MOST COST-COMPETITIVE LOCATIONS ON GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL MAP
Việt Nam has again been recognised as a highly cost-competitive location for industrial and logistics investment, ranking in the most affordable tier globally for rent, labour and energy. Highlighted in the recently published 2025 Waypoint: Global Industrial Dynamics Report by real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield—evaluating more than 120 markets worldwide—Việt Nam emerges as one of the select countries recognised for its highly affordable environment for these critical site selection elements.
VIỆT NAM ISSUES NEW CIRCULAR ON CERTIFICATES OF ORIGIN
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued Circular 40/2025/TT-BCT detailing procedures for issuance of certificates of origin (C/Os) and written approvals for self-certification of origin by exporters, a move to decentralise and streamline trade administration. The circular, effective from July 1, regulates two entities authorised to issue C/Os: the ministry’s Import and Export Department and organisations authorised by provincial and municipal people’s committees.
