GAMING INDUSTRY EYES OVER $430 MILLION REVENUE THIS YEAR
Games published by Vietnamese studios generated around US$315 million in revenue in 2024, according to GameGeek, a platform connecting Việt Nam’s gaming ecosystem. In just the first half of 2025, this figure has reached at least $214.85 million. If the current growth trend continues, total revenue for 2025 is projected to exceed $430 million, representing a 36.4 per cent increase compared to the previous year.
VIỆT NAM’S AUTO IMPORTS SURGE PAST US$2 BILLION
Việt Nam’s automotive market is seeing a strong inflow of imported vehicles, with the total value of completely built-up (CBU) auto imports surpassing US$2 billion as of mid-June. However, amid rising supply and stagnant demand, the industry is facing continued inventory pressure and widespread price cuts. Data from the General Department of Customs shows that 96,264 CBU vehicles were imported into Việt Nam from January to June 15, with a total value exceeding $2 billion.
SOUTHEAST ASIA’S TOTAL E-COMMERCE VALUE TOUCHED $145.2 BILLION IN 2024
Southeast Asia’s total e-commerce gross merchandise volume (GMV) reached $145.2 billion in 2024, including platform and non-platform transactions, according to a report released by Momentum Works on June 26. The report revealed that platform-based e-commerce in the region reached $128.4 billion in GMV in 2024, representing 12 per cent on-year growth.
PETROL MARKET BROADLY STABLE IN FIRST HALF OF 2025
Việt Nam’s domestic petrol market remained broadly stable in H1 2025, despite challenging global geopolitical conditions, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT). Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyễn Hồng Diên chaired a conference on Wednesday in Hà Nội to review petrol supply in the first half of the year and outline priorities for the remaining six months.
VIETNAMESE FIRMS STEPPING UP AMID US TARIFF CHALLENGES
The majority of Vietnamese businesses expect intra-ASEAN trade to grow following the announcement of US tariffs, according to the 2025 UOB (United Overseas Bank) Business Outlook Study released on June 25. Following the US announcement of 46 per cent reciprocal tariffs in April, Vietnamese businesses have been taking steps to manage the impact.
VIỆT NAM’S PHARMA SECTOR HEATS UP WITH MAJOR M&A DEALS
PwC’s Global M&A Industry Trends: 2025 Outlook reveals that CEOs around the world are optimistic about mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in 2025. Accordingly, 81 per cent of CEOs who have completed at least one major M&A deal in the past three years, plan to pursue one or more deals in the next three years. Notably, companies in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors are actively engaging in M&A to accelerate business model transformation.
KIÊN GIANG INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION RISES BY 14% IN FIRST 6 MONTHS
Despite domestic and global economic challenges, Kiên Giang Province’s industrial production and exports have risen by 14 per cent year-on-year in the first half of the year. According to its Department of Industry and Trade, manufacturing output was worth VNĐ29 trillion (US$1.1 billion), up 13.89 per cent. Exports amounted to $474 million, a 7 per cent increase, with the key items being rice ($151.39 million), leather and footwear ($117.37 million) and seafood ($114.7 million).
MARKET EXTENDS RALLY AS VN-INDEX SURPASSES 1,365 POINTS
Việt Nam’s stock market continued its upward momentum on Tuesday, with the VN-Index surpassing the 1,365-point mark. Trading liquidity improved significantly compared to Monday, while foreign investors shifted to net buying after four consecutive sessions of net selling. The market appeared to react positively to signs of easing tensions in the Middle East.
