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Việt Nam’s industrial sector has shown impressive signs of revival, driving growth in trade, consumption and exports to reinforce the foundations for sustainable economic development. According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s report, Index of Industrial Production (IIP) in the second quarter increased by 8.8 per cent compared to the same period in 2024.

Việt Nam’s stock market ended the final trading week of June 2025 on a positive note, with the VN-Index climbing to its highest level in more than three years despite persistent geopolitical uncertainty and cautious investor sentiment. For the week, the VN-Index advanced by 22.09 points, equivalent to a gain of 1.64 per cent, to close at 1,371.44 points — the highest since March 2022.

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 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 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.

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