VIỆT NAM’S FDI GROWS 27.3% IN SEVEN MONTHS, SIGNALS INVESTOR CONFIDENCE
Việt Nam pulled in US$24.09 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first seven months of 2025, a 27.3 per cent surge year-on-year, driven by strong investor confidence, the Ministry of Finance’s National Statistics Office (NSO) reported on Wednesday. The FDI inflows, covering newly-registered and adjusted capital, and capital contribution through share purchases, included $10.03 billion registered for 2,254 new projects.
RISE IN EXPORTS HELPS BOLSTER ECONOMIC GROWTH
The country is showing very positive economic signs after achieving an estimated export turnover of US$261.8 billion by the end of last month, marking growth of 14.6 per cent over the same period last year and exceeding set targets. Nguyễn Anh Sơn, director of the Agency of Foreign Trade (AFT) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, provided the export data estimates, going on to note that average monthly export turnover thus far this year reached $37.4 billion, with both May and June surpassing $39.5 billion.
AGRO-FORESTRY-FISHERY EXPORTS ROSE BY 14.7% TO REACH $40 BILLION FROM JANUARY TO JULY
Exports of agricultural, forestry and fishery products totalled US$39.7 billion in the first seven months of the year, marking a rise of 14.7 per cent year-on-year, according to statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. The sector ran a trade surplus of $11.5 billion, up by 15.9 per cent from the same period last year, driven by robust performance of major farm producers and stronger demand from key markets.
TRADE TURNOVER JUMPS 16.2% FROM JANUARY TO MID-JULY
Vietnam’s trade turnover reached US$470.63 billion from January 1 to July 15 this year, a 16.2 percent year-on-year increase, according to the Department of Viet Nam Customs. Of the figure, exports were estimated at US$239.19 billion, up 14.7 percent year-on-year, while imports climbed 17.7 percent to US$231.44 billion.
CROSS-BORDER TRADE DRIVING CHINA-VIỆT NAM TIES
In its article titled 'Cross-border trade driving China-Việt Nam ties', the China Daily wrote that at dawn, Vietnamese tourists lined up at Hekou Port, the largest land port along the Yunnan section of the China-Việt Nam border, drawn by more than mere sightseeing. These vibrant exchanges of goods and people are a microcosm of the ties between China and Việt Nam, which have been continuously deepened by the engines of shopping, trade and tourism.
KEY SECTORS CONTINUE DRIVE OFFICE DEMAND IN HCM CITY
The information-technology, pharmaceutical, banking, and high-tech sectors will remain the main engines of office demand in HCM City, experts said. These industries are not only seeking high-quality workspaces but also emphasising smart-building technologies and sustainable work environments, leading to a growing preference for premium offices, particularly green-certified buildings, they said.
VIỆT NAM-EU TRADE REACHES $300 BILLION AFTER FIVE YEARS
Five years since its entry into force, the EU-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has catalysed nearly US$300 billion in two-way trade, establishing Việt Nam as the EU’s top trading partner in ASEAN and its 16th largest globally. In an era marked by rising global tensions and trade fragmentation, the EVFTA stands as a testament to inclusive, rules-based cooperation – one rooted in shared values, sustainability and long-term strategic alignment.
VIETNAMESE EYES AFRICA AS NEXT EXPORT FRONTIER AMIDST RISKS IN TRADITIONAL MARKETS
Boasting a population of over 1.4 billion, which is expected figure surpass 2.5 billion by 2050, Africa is one of the fastest-growing regions in the world, marked by a rapidly expanding middle class. Statistics showed that Việt Nam shipped some US$4 billion worth of products to African countries while buying around $5.5 billion of goods from the continent. However, trade turnover remains humble.
