VIỆT NAM'S PHARMACEUTICAL MARKET SEES MAJOR M&A DEAL
The Vietnamese pharmaceutical sector has recently witnessed one of its largest mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to date, with Livzon Pharmaceutical Group Inc. of China acquiring approximately 64.81 per cent of Imexpharm Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company (IMP). The deal, valued at over VNĐ5.73 trillion (about US$220.6 million), underscores the increasing attractiveness of Việt Nam's pharmaceutical industry to foreign investors.
E-COMMERCE WORKFORCE NEEDS BOOSTING
The e-commerce market has experienced rapid growth, leading to a surge in demand for highly skilled talent. The country’s e-commerce market surpassed US$25 billion last year, growing by 22 per cent year-on-year, and now accounts for approximately nine per cent of total retail sales in goods and consumer services.
GOVERNMENT PROMOTES PRIVATE SECTOR INVESTMENT IN RAILWAY PROJECTS
The Vietnamese Government is seeking to attract more private investment in railway infrastructure through new provisions in the draft of the amended Railway Law. The proposed changes were presented to the National Assembly on May 27 during its 9th sitting, aiming to expand funding mechanisms and boost public-private partnerships in the sector, reported the Government news site.
GOV'T PROPOSES ESTABLISHMENT OF FREE TRADE ZONE IN HAI PHONG CITY
The Government has submitted a prosposal to establish a Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in the northern port city of Hai Phong to the National Assembly. If approved by the legislative body, the FTZ shall be allowed to pilot special mechanisms and policies to attract investment and spur exports and research and development activities.
FIRST FOUR MONTHS OF 2025: AGRO-FORESTRY-FISHERY EXPORTS RISE BY 10.7%
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery exports totalled 21.15 billion USD in the first four months of 2025, up 10.7% year-on-year. Agricultural products contributed 11.6 billion USD, forestry products 5.56 billion USD, fishery products 3.09 billion USD, and livestock products 178 million USD.
FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT CONTINUES TO POUR INTO VIỆT NAM
Việt Nam has attracted US$13.82 billion in newly registered foreign direct investment (FDI) since the beginning of this year, marking a nearly 40 per cent increase compared to the same period last year, while disbursed capital has reached $6.74 billion, the highest level recorded in the past five years, reflecting strong investor confidence in the Vietnamese market.
HCM CITY AIMS TO MATCH SINGAPORE IN STARTUP GROWTH, INNOVATION
HCM City aims to develop a startup and innovation environment on par with Singapore’s, so that investors no longer need to go abroad to launch their ventures, its Department of Science and Technology has said. Lâm Đình Thắng, its director, said fostering entrepreneurship and innovation requires the coordinated involvement of four key groups: investors, academia, banks, and government.
MARITIME TRANSPORT MAINTAINS STRONG GROWTH
The nation's maritime and inland waterway transport sectors have continued to demonstrate robust growth during the first four months of 2025, signalling a steady recovery in trade and logistics activities after a period of economic uncertainty. According to the Vietnam Maritime and Waterway Administration (VIMAWA), under the Ministry of Construction, total cargo via ports reached 370.5 million tonnes, up 11 per cent compared to the same period last year.
