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The cement industry is showing signs of recovery this year after two years of oversupply and weak domestic demand, driven by accelerated public investment in infrastructure development and lower input costs. According to the Ministry of Construction, the sector recorded strong growth in the first six months of the year, with output reaching 49.8 million tonnes, up 18 per cent, and sales rising 14 per cent to 54 million tonnes.

Vietnam’s economy continues to demonstrate robust momentum in the first seven months of 2025, building on a strong start to the year with GDP growth reaching 7.52%, the fastest pace in 15 years. Foreign direct investment (FDI) remained strong during this 7-month period, attracting USD24.09 billion, a 27.3% year-on-year increase, primarily directed toward manufacturing and real estate.

In January–July 2025, seven export items each exceeded 9 billion USD, accounting for 67.67% of Vietnam’s total export value, according to the National Statistics Office.

The Government has decided to grant visa exemptions of up to five years to certain categories of foreigners, including experts, scientists, leaders of major corporations and enterprises, and guests of research institutes.

Việt Nam’s crab and sentinel crab exports have clawed their way to a record high, reaching more than US$173 million in the first half of 2025 — a 38 per cent surge year-on-year and the strongest performance in a decade, according to the Việt Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP). The sharp growth has been fuelled by soaring demand from China and steady purchasing from Japan, with Việt Nam’s crabs recognised for their quality and ability to meet the rigorous standards of demanding markets.

The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape in Việt Nam experienced a significant uptick in July, with 34 completed transactions amounting to an impressive total of nearly US$786 million. This surge, reported by independent CPA firm Grant Thornton, highlights a renewed vigour in the market, particularly across key sectors such as real estate, technology, energy, logistics and healthcare.

Arecent report released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance showed that the registered foreign investment in Vietnam totaled US$24.09 billion in the first seven months of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 27.3%. Amid global economic volatility, the foreign investment flow in the reporting period is a prominent bright spot.

Việt Nam’s state budget revenue from import-export activities reached over VNĐ261.37 trillion (US$9.97 billion) in the first seven months of this year, equivalent to 63.6 per cent of the annual estimate and 55.6 per cent of the targeted goal, marking a 9.1 per cent increase year-on-year, the Department of Customs reported.