As mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in Vietnam has accelerated over the past decade, large-scale transactions have not only reshaped ownership structures within domestic companies but also forced many local brands to confront a strategic crossroads: preserving their original identity or pivoting toward a new growth trajectory. This context raises a fundamental question: are Vietnamese enterprises losing their identity when “selling” to major investors, or are they proa

Domestic Economic Conditions The domestic economy continues to post some positive results, with industrial production expanding and manufacturing activity remaining in expansionary territory. However, these improvements appear largely seasonal and heavily reliant on domestic demand, while external conditions are deteriorating rapidly. Export weakness has become more synchronized across key markets: shipments to the United States declined for the fourth consecutive month amid

Highlands Coffee, Vietnam’s largest coffee chain, has recorded a new profit high, according to the Q3/2025 business results released by Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) of the Philippines — the parent company of Highlands Coffee. Founded in 1999 by entrepreneur David Thai (Thai Phi Diep), Highlands Coffee initially operated as a packaged coffee brand, focusing on high-quality roasted and ground coffee. Following strong market reception, the brand opened its first café in Ho C

From the beginning of Q3 to date, growth in Vietnam’s wood and wood products industry has moderated compared with the first half of the year, reflecting the combined impact of U.S. tariff measures and softening demand in several key export markets. On a cumulative basis over the first ten months of 2025, total industry exports exceeded USD 14 billion (+6% YoY). Wood products accounted for more than 68% of total export value, growing +5.2% YoY. Strong-performing product segmen

According to official statistics from the Foreign Investment Agency (Ministry of Finance), Vietnam currently has 478 established industrial parks (IPs), comprising 421 IPs located outside economic zones, 49 IPs within coastal economic zones, and 8 IPs within border-gate economic zones. These industrial parks cover a total natural land area of approximately 145.97 thousand hectares, generating an industrial land bank of around 101.6 thousand hectares. Among the established ind

Bac Ninh and Bac Giang sit along the industrial growth axis of the Northern Capital Region and serve as two key economic engines in the North. Bac Ninh has established a robust high-tech industrial base anchored by extensive electronics production from global leaders such as Samsung, Canon, and Foxconn. Meanwhile, Bac Giang has emerged as a major growth hub thanks to abundant land, a strong labour force, and a growing high-tech agricultural ecosystem. Before administrative co

Overall assessment of sector performance Sector earnings began to decelerate from late Q3 as both sales volume and selling prices weakened simultaneously, while surging gas prices continued to pressure profit margins. Domestic Market Conditions : Fertilizer consumption remained subdued as large areas of rice and crop farmland — along with sowing activities across multiple northern and central provinces — suffered extensive damage following recent storms. In October, subdued e

In October 2025, export turnover contracted sharply (-26% YoY and -44% MoM) as both export volume and average export prices weakened simultaneously. The average export price declined by nearly 11% compared with the previous month, in line with global price movements. Export volumes, after flattening in September, fell significantly in October, down -37% MoM and -31% YoY. The decline was broad-based across most markets — including traditionally resilient destinations such as C

On 29 October 2025, the Government issued Decision No. 2404/QĐ-TTg regarding the adjusted National Railway Network Master Plan for the period 2021–2030, with a vision extending to 2050. This adjustment significantly expands the investment scope for both existing and newly planned railway lines. The key changes include: Revising the name, scale, and investment roadmap for the North–South high-speed railway. Adding international connections to China and Cambodia. Introducing ne

On the morning of November 13, during the 10th session of the National Assembly, lawmakers approved the Resolution on the 2026 socio-economic development plan, which sets an ambitious target: GDP growth of at least 10%, and GDP per capita reaching USD 5,400–5,500. Electronic voting results showed that 429 out of 433 participating delegates voted in favor, equivalent to 90.51% of all National Assembly members. The plan emphasizes establishing a new growth model, with science–t

Vietnam’s wood pellet exports are booming — up 30% in volume and 43% in value in 1H/2025. Now the #2 exporter globally , Vietnam is emerging as a key player in Asia’s clean energy supply chain. Vietnam wood pellet market Update – 1H 2025_Vietdata Vietnam wood pellets industry - 1H 2025

After Expanding Administrative Boundaries, HCMC’s Industrial Zones Rise from 17 to 66. Following the administrative boundary expansion, the number of industrial zones in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) has increased from 17 to 66. With abundant land resources and gradually improving regional connectivity infrastructure, this is considered a golden opportunity for the city to attract a new wave of investment. The merger not only enables HCMC to expand its development space but also cr