HCMC INVESTS IN 14 NEW INDUSTRIAL PARKS
HCMC plans to develop 14 new industrial parks with a total area of 3,833 hectares from now until 2033. The HCMC Export Processing and Industrial Zones Authority (HEPZA), in coordination with Binh Chanh District, held a conference on May 9 to announce the city’s industrial park development plan for the 2021-2030 period with a vision to 2050, and investment attraction strategies for 2025.
VIỆT NAM EYES 8% GROWTH IN 2025 THROUGH STRATEGIC REFORMS
Việt Nam’s economy continued to show resilience and dynamism in the first four months of 2025, maintaining its position among the world’s fastest-growing economies, despite heightened global uncertainties. With decisive policy actions, proactive diplomacy and strategic reform priorities, the country is now aiming for an ambitious GDP growth target of 8 per cent or more this year - a goal lawmakers and experts believe is within reach, provided key breakthroughs are implemented effectively.
RETAIL WAVE HEADING TOWARDS VIETNAM’S SATELLITE URBAN AREAS
Two weeks ago, Japanese retailer AEON commenced the construction of AEON Hai Duong Shopping Centre, promising to bring a modern shopping space and enhance the experience for local consumers when it comes into operation in 2026. AEON Hai Duong is the first community shopping mall developed by the company in the northern region, with investment of approximately $47 million.
HCMC INDUSTRIAL OUTPUT HITS FOUR-YEAR HIGH IN JAN-APR
HCMC’s industrial production grew 7.9% year-on-year in the first four months of 2025, the highest growth rate since 2021, official data showed. According to the HCMC Statistics Office, the four-month growth was driven by businesses accelerating production schedules by up to 90 days to mitigate risks and tariff impacts, local media reported.
HCM CITY SEES SOLID SOCIO-ECONOMIC GROWTH IN APRIL
HCM City saw positive growth across many areas in April, especially tourism revenue, thanks to recent celebrations, according to a meeting to assess the city’s socio-economic achievements on Thursday. Lê Thị Huỳnh Mai, director of HCM City’s Department of Finance, said that the city’s retail sales and consumer service revenue in April increased by 20 per cent year-on-year.
VIỆT NAM’S MOTORCYCLE PRODUCTION SURGES IN APRIL
The motorcycle manufacturing sector saw a significant uptick in April, with monthly production reaching its highest level so far in 2025. According to the General Statistics Office, domestic manufacturers produced an estimated 286,100 new motorcycles in April, a 21.6 per cent increase from March and a 10.4 per cent rise compared to April 2024.
VIỆT NAM PROMOTES HUMAN RESOURCES AND R&D INVESTMENT
Việt Nam needs investment in research and development (R&D) and a high-quality workforce on the journey of technological development and increasing competitiveness. Việt Nam ranks 44th among the 133 economies featured in the Global Innovation Index 2024, published by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), an encouraging two-place rise from the previous year.
FDI INFLOWS IN FIRST FOUR MONTHS SOAR NEARLY 40 PER CENT
In the first four months of 2025, 1,204 new projects were granted investment registration certificates, with total registered capital of $5.59 billion, up 14.1 per cent in the number of projects but down 23.8 per cent on-year in terms of capital. The adjusted capital for 540 ongoing projects hit over $6.4 billion, up almost 44.4 per cent on-year in number, and 3.9-fold in capital.
