PANGASIUS EXPORTS IN THE FIRST NINE MONTHS: CLEAR MARKET SHIFT, CPTPP AND BRAZIL SURGE AHEAD
Vietnam’s pangasius exports in the first nine months of 2025 reached nearly $1.6 billion, up 9% year-on-year, signaling a recovery after a prolonged downturn. The market landscape is shifting notably with CPTPP countries, Brazil and Thailand emerging as growth drivers while China - Hong Kong and the U.S show signs of stagnation.
FOREIGN TRADE REMAINS BRIGHT SPOT IN VIETNAM’S ECONOMY
During January-October, total export turnover reached US$391 billion, a year-on-year increase of 16.2 percent. Of the figure, the domestic economic sector accounted for US$94.17 billion, representing 24.1 percent, while the foreign-invested sector (including crude oil) reached US$296.83 billion, accounting for 75.9 percent.
YOUR EXPERIENCES THIS NOVEMBER IN THE HEART OF SAIGON
Immerse yourself in the elegance of Reflections Restaurant for an exquisite Dinner experience, or savor the newly curated Business Lunch menu crafted by our Executive Chef. Treat your palate to a sumptuous Seafood Buffet, featuring an array of exciting new delicacies at Buffet NINETEEN. And for a touch of afternoon serenity, enjoy a refined Vietnamese High Tea experience at Café de l’Opera.
AGRO-FORESTRY-FISHERY EXPORTS EXCEED US$58 BILLION IN 10 MONTHS
Data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment showed that agricultural, forestry, and fishery export revenue in October alone approached US$6 billion. Coffee exports earned US$7.41 billion, up almost 62% from a year earlier, as average export prices hit a multi-year high of US$5,653 per ton. Prices surged amid tight global supplies and rising demand in Europe, particularly in Germany, Italy, and Spain.
JAN-SEPT PROCESSED FRUIT, VEGETABLE EXPORTS GROW 38%
Vietnam earned more than US$1.3 billion from processed fruit and vegetable exports in the first nine months of the year, up over 38% year-on-year, supported by expanded processing capacity and broader market access for key products such as coconut and passion fruit. Data from the Agency of Foreign Trade at the Ministry of Industry and Trade shows that processed fruit and vegetable shipments reached US$507 million in the third quarter alone, a 47% increase versus the same period last year.
HÀ NỘI DRAWS OVER $3.9 BILLION IN FDI IN FIRST TEN MONTHS
From January to October, 342 new FDI projects were licensed with registered capital of $316.7 million, while 120 existing projects adjusted their capital by a total of $3.21 billion. A significant contribution came from Malaysia’s Gamuda Land Vietnam Co., Ltd., which raised investment in its Yên Sở Park project by $1.12 billion. In addition, foreign investors made 318 capital contributions and share purchases worth $375.3 million.
MANUFACTURING GROWTH HITS 15-MONTH HIGH IN OCTOBER
Manufacturing firms were more optimistic regarding the 12-month outlook for output. Business sentiment strengthened to a 16-month-high amid confidence that new orders will continue to rise and alongside plans to expand production capacity. The increase in new orders and associated expansion of output requirements also resulted in a rise in employment in October, the first in just over a year.
DIRECTOR HERBERT LEUNG TO ATTEND THE SPECIAL SHARING SESSION AND POST-SCREENING TALK IN HONG KONG FILM GALA – VIETNAM｜TOGETHER WE DARE TO BE POWERFUL
On November 7, 2025, Director Leung will participate in a Special Sharing Session together with Vietnamese actress Nguyễn Lâm Thảo Tâm and acclaimed director Trần Thanh Huy, whose film Ròm won the New Currents Award at the 2019 Busan International Film Festival. The session, titled “Together We Dare to be Powerful: Directing Stories Across Hong Kong and Vietnam,” will explore the evolution of action cinema and filmmaking culture across Asia.
