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According to the World Bank (WB), transport activities in Vietnam emit an average of more than 50 million metric tons of CO2 annually, with road transport accounting for 85%. Green logistics is becoming an essential trend as businesses must optimize efficiency and reduce their environmental impact in the context of globalization and climate change.

Starting with the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed on February 9, 2023, the green and digital economic partnership not only injects a new momentum into economic growth but also contributes to shaping a sustainable development model within ASEAN. The two countries are leveraging their strengths in technology, finance, and resources to foster green growth and effective digital transformation.

The real estate market across Việt Nam witnessed a notable surge in activity in July 2025, driven by investor psychology ahead of the Ghost Month and the positive effects from a series of major infrastructure projects launched in celebration of the 80th anniversary of National Day (September 2). In Việt Nam and several other Asian countries, the 'Ghost Month', the seventh lunar month, is believed to be a period of bad luck and inauspicious for buying major items such as cars and houses.

The resort property market is showing renewed vitality, with hotel occupancy and investment activity rising after the Government expanded its visa-waiver policy, according to industry insiders.Surveys by the VARS Institute of Real Estate Market Research and provincial Departments of Culture, Sports and Tourism reveal four- and five-star hotel occupancy in Đà Nẵng, Nha Trang and Phú Quốc reaching between 70 and 90 per cent, with full bookings during holidays and festivals. 

While major logistics hubs like London, Sydney and Dubai face soaring costs and slowing rental growth, Việt Nam is emerging as a standout market for warehouse investment. Offering reasonable rental rates and strong long-term potential, the country is carving out a crucial role in regional supply chains. A recent global report from real estate consultancy Savills reveals that prime warehouse rents worldwide rose by only 1.1 per cent in the first half of 2025 - the slowest growth in three years.

Việt Nam’s trade activities remained vibrant in the first half of August 2025, with total import-export turnover exceeding US$40.36 billion, according to preliminary data released by the Department of Customs under the Ministry of Finance. Following a record-breaking July, which saw trade turnover surpass $80 billion, the momentum continued into August.

Vietnam's supporting industry has made positive strides, driven by a growing number of businesses joining global supply chains. However, the technological capacity of most Vietnamese supporting industry companies still falls short of requirements, limiting their ability to integrate into the global value chains of leading technology firms.

With a robust GDP growth of 7.52% in the first half of 2025—the fastest first-half pace in 15 years—and a young, dynamic, and increasingly skilled workforce, Vietnam continues to solidify its position as one of Southeast Asia’s most attractive investment destinations. The country has seen strong and sustained FDI inflows throughout 2024 and into 2025, driven by its strategic location, stable macroeconomic environment, and expanding middle class.