VIETNAM’S SEAFOOD EXPORTS HIT OVER US$10 BILLION IN JAN-NOV
Seafood export revenue in November alone amounted to nearly US$990 million, up 6.6% year-on-year. Key product groups posted solid gains. Shrimp exports rose 11.7% to over US$385 million, supported by strong demand for whiteleg shrimp and lobster. Tra fish shipments increased 9.7% to almost US$197 million, while marine fish, squid, and mollusk exports maintained their recovery.
HCMC ECONOMY SEEN GROWING OVER 8% IN 2025
HCMC’s economy is seen expanding 8.03% in 2025, outpacing national growth and reaffirming the city’s role as a key economic driver, according to Vo Van Minh, chairman of the HCMC People’s Council. Speaking at the opening session of the council’s sixth meeting on December 9, Minh said the city has completed its administrative merger and rolled out a two-tier local government model, supporting stronger socio-economic performance this year.
HCMC BUDGET REVENUE EXPECTED TO SURPASS VND748 TRILLION IN 2025
Budget revenue of HCMC is forecast to amount to VND748.44 trillion this year, driven by rising contributions from domestic enterprises and those in the non-state economic sector. According to a report recently sent by the municipal government to the HCMC People’s Council, the figure would reach 111.4% of the target assigned by the central Government and 107.3% of the target approved by the HCMC People’s Council.
VIETNAM’S PEPPER EXPORTS EXCEED US$1.5 BILLION IN JAN-NOV
Data from the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA) showed that Vietnam exported 18,582 tons of pepper in November, including 16,322 tons of black pepper and 2,260 tons of white pepper. Export revenue stood at US$121.5 million, down 4.4% in volume and 6.2% in value from October. Despite the monthly decline, exports rose 16.5% in volume and 14.2% year-on-year.
VIETNAM’S CPI UP 3.29% IN JAN-NOV
Data from the National Statistics Office showed average CPI in the first 11 months of the year increased 3.29% year-on-year, while core inflation rose 3.21%. The figures indicate that inflation control efforts remain on track despite persistent pressures from healthcare price adjustments and rising housing, utilities, and construction material costs.
JAN-NOV FDI DISBURSEMENTS HIT US$23.6 BILLION
Foreign direct investment (FDI) disbursements in Vietnam reached an estimated US$23.6 billion in the first 11 months of 2025, up 8.9% year-on-year and the highest level recorded in five years, according to the National Statistics Office. The manufacturing and processing sector continued to dominate, accounting for US$19.56 billion, or 82.9% of total disbursed capital. Real estate activities followed with US$1.67 billion (7.1%).
VIETNAM’S COFFEE EXPORT VALUE SURGES NEARLY 60% IN JAN–NOV
The average export price rose 39.9% to US$5,667 per ton. Germany, Italy, and Spain remained the three largest buyers, with respective market share of 13.3%, 7.8%, and 7.4%. Among the top 15 markets, Mexico recorded the strongest growth, with export value rising more than 26-fold, while shipments to Indonesia fell 8.9%, the Vietnam News Agency reported.
VIETNAM’S AGRO-FORESTRY-FISHERY EXPORTS HIT NEW RECORD IN JAN-NOV
Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery export revenue reached an estimated US$64.01 billion in the first 11 months of 2025, up 12.6% year-on-year and surpassing the full-year record of US$62.4 billion set in 2024. Agricultural exports reached US$34.24 billion, up 15% year-on-year, while livestock products brought in US$567.4 million, a 16.8% increase. Seafood exports rose 13.2% to US$10.38 billion, and forestry products earned US$16.61 billion, up 5.9%.
