VIETNAM POISED FOR MARKET UPGRADE, PROMISING CAPITAL GROWTH
Vietnam’s stock market is expected to reach a major milestone in 2025 with a likely upgrade to emerging market status, opening the door to global capital and boosting sustainable economic growth. Upgrading the stock market from frontier to emerging status has been a strategic priority for the Vietnamese government for years. If achieved, the upgrade would make Vietnam a key destination for major global investment funds.
INVESTORS INCREASE HIGH-TECH ACTIVITIES
Vietnam’s prioritised semiconductor and high technology industries are on the radar of foreign investors, especially those from Japan and South Korea. Meiko Electronics, an Apple supplier, is preparing procedures for its expanded printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing facility in the northern province of Hoa Binh. The company aims to complete the procedures for the expansion in the second quarter and finish the construction of the expanded facility by the end of the year.
E-COMMERCE MARKET CONTINUES TO GROW, BUT HAS BECOME MORE POLARISED: REPORT
The e-commerce market in Việt Nam experienced an overall strong growth during the first three months of the year, but there is a widening discrepancy in sales between small and large retail sellers, according to a recent report released by digital data analytic platform Metric. The ‘Market Overview Report for Online Retail Platforms in Q1/2025 and Forecast for Q2/2025’ published on metric.vn is based on data gathered from the four e-commerce platforms Shopee, Lazada, Tiki and TikTok Shop.
MARKET EXTENDS RECOVERY AS FOREIGN INVESTORS RETURN TO BOTTOM-FISHING
Việt Nam’s stock market continued its upward trend on Thursday, largely supported by strong performances from Vingroup stocks, helping the VN-Index break through the 1,220-point mark. Market liquidity dipped slightly, while foreign investors showed signs of bottom-fishing across key blue-chip counters. The morning’s sluggish and range-bound trading persisted briefly into the early afternoon session, before giving way to a strong rally.
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THE FUTURE OF PLASTICS BEGINS AT #HANOIPLAS2025!
HanoiPlas 2025 is a modern and inspiring exhibition that offers a unique platform for exchanging ideas and networking with experts from the plastics industry! It is scheduled to take place from June 4 to 7 at I.C.E in Hanoi, Vietnam. This year, HanoiPlas 2025 will bring together over 200 exhibitors and leading global brands from 13 countries and regions.
PM GIVES DIRECTIONS ON KEY MEASURES TO BOOST ECONOMIC GROWTH THIS YEAR
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính signed an official dispatch on April 22, outlining key tasks and solutions aimed at driving Việt Nam’s economic growth throughout the year. The document comes amid a backdrop of increasingly complex and unpredictable global developments. It said heightened strategic competition among major powers, widespread trade wars and a deteriorating global economic outlook are posing significant challenges.
PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS A LEVER FOR GREENER INNOVATION
Public-private partnerships are no longer a supporting mechanism, but a strategic pillar in the global pursuit of the green transition. The high-level dialogue between government leaders and businesses at the 2025 P4G Vietnam Summit last week, chaired by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, brought together senior officials, global experts, international organisations, and private sector leaders.
