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Vietnam fertilizer sector – October 2025: Earnings lose momentum, with clear divergence across producers
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
Nov 28


Top fertilizer exporters in october and the first ten months of 2025
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
Nov 28


Map of Vietnam’s railway infrastructure and the list of major seaports, airports, and industrial zones along the North–South corridor
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
Nov 21


Vietnam’s GDP target for 2026: National assembly sets growth goal of 10% or higher
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
Nov 17


Vietnam wood pellet market Update – 1H 2025
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
Nov 10


HCMC’s administrative expansion unlocks a new industrial era: From 17 to 66 zones and a wave of high-tech investment
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
Nov 6


🐟 Vietnam seafood industry report – Q3 2025
Vietnam seafood export performance – Q3 2025: Seafood exports maintained positive momentum in Q3, rising +8.6% year-on-year (YoY) in value terms. Growth was recorded across most major markets, except the U.S. and Australia. By product category: 🐠 Pangasius increased slightly +3.3% QoQ 🦐 Whiteleg shrimp surged +22% QoQ 🦑 Squid and octopus rose +18.2% QoQ 🦐 Black tiger shrimp declined -11.2% QoQ and -6.4% YoY after strong Q2 growth 🐠 Tuna continued to fall -10.7% YoY Outlo
Nov 5


China loses its tilapia market — Vietnam’s “pangasius king” quickly steps in, earning billions
Against this backdrop, tilapia is emerging as a new strategic alternative. Frozen tilapia fillets (HS 030461) have become the most consumed whitefish product in the US
Oct 30


Vietnam securities sector driving the new IPO wave
According to the latest report by VNDirect released on October 21, Vietnam's IPO market is on the verge of a new growth cycle after years of stagnation since 2018.
Oct 29


Vietnam's next wave: Integrated Eco-industrial parks draw significant FDI
As foreign direct investment (FDI) continues to flow strongly into Vietnam, industrial parks featuring synchronised infrastructure, green utilities
Oct 23


Vietnam to boost ESG data ecosystem in the financial sector
While some multinational companies collect and audit sustainability data from suppliers, such practices remain rare in Vietnam.
Oct 23


Philippines extends rice import ban, putting pressure on Vietnam’s export market
The Philippines’ Department of Agriculture has signaled that the government will extend the ban on rice importation, originally set for September and October, until the end of this year in a surprise move that could pressure key suppliers including Việt Nam. HA NOI — Việt Nam’s rice exports are expected to come under significant pressure early next year as the country enters its winter-spring harvest season, while prospects remain uncertain amid the Philippines’ possible exte
Oct 14


Sustainable Investment: ESG drives new capital flows into the market
Ở phân khúc nhà xưởng hoặc kho xưởng sẵn cho thuê đạt chất lượng và tiêu chuẩn ESG, khách thuê vẫn rất tin tưởng, ưu tiên dự án có vị trí thuận tiện về logistic
Oct 13
![[Interactive Infographic] Vietnam’s seaport growth journey: From 864 million tons to the 1.5 billion-ton target by 2030](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a837ee_4c06dae5a2524214921167044562acb7~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_444,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/a837ee_4c06dae5a2524214921167044562acb7~mv2.webp)
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[Interactive Infographic] Vietnam’s seaport growth journey: From 864 million tons to the 1.5 billion-ton target by 2030
The seaport industry serves as a critical link in Vietnam’s logistics and international trade network.
Oct 9


HCMC – Three breakthroughs shaping a “megacity: Part 5: Innovation – the driving pillar of Ho Chi Minh City’s breakthrough era
Ho Chi Minh City is transforming into one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic centers for innovation and startups, backed by strong government support and a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Oct 9


Ho Chi Minh City aims to develop a smart logistics hub
Developing an integrated and smart logistics hub is among the key priorities outlined in the draft political report of the 1st Congress of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee
Oct 8


Vietnam’s stock market officially reclassified as an emerging market by FTSE Russell
TCDN – FTSE Russell has announced that Vietnam’s stock market will be upgraded from frontier to secondary emerging market status, effective in early September 2026.
Oct 8


Can Gio - Vung Tau Bridge: Opening up a new coastal corridor full of potential
According to the recommendations, voters highly appreciate the policy of merging Binh Duong, Ba Ria - Vung Tau with Ho Chi Minh City. This is a combination of strengths
Oct 7


Vietnam: Latest update on pilot licensing of Crypto exchanges (Bitcoin, Ethereum)
The Ministry of Finance expects to grant pilot licenses for crypto-asset trading floors such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc. in 2025.
Oct 6


Pilot State-managed real estate exchange centers: Property ownership certificates to be issued within two working days by 2026
The Ministry of Construction is finalizing a pilot project proposal for the establishment of a State-managed Real Estate and Land Use...
Oct 6


Vietnam Carbon Market Report – Series No.2: The Carbon credit issuance mechanism – Who authorizes and Who manages?
Carbon credits are not issued by a single institution; issuance depends on the regulatory framework or voluntary standard applied.
Oct 3


The Crypto race heats up in Vietnam: Which 7 “giants” are joining and what moves are they making?
After the pilot crypto market was allowed, a wave of registrations for legal entities, capital contributions and strategic cooperation agreements quickly took place
Oct 2


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Oct 2


Vietnam is in the Top 3 largest electric motorbike markets in the world
electric motorbikes continued to explode. The L1 segment (under 50cc) increased by 89%, while the L3 segment (over 50cc) increased by up to 197%.
Oct 2


Multi-level marketing revenue declines in the first half of 2025 as participant numbers drop sharply
The total revenue of the multi-level marketing (MLM) sector in the first six months of 2025 reached over VND 7 trillion, marking a decline of more than 9% compared to the same period last year.
Sep 30


Vietnam Carbon market report - Series No.1: What are Carbon credits? Why should businesses care?
A carbon credit is a certificate representing one metric ton of CO₂ (or equivalent greenhouse gases) that has been reduced or removed from the atmosphere.
Sep 26


Converging potential: Bac Ninh industrial real estate is ready to break out
total supply of industrial land for rent in Bac Ninh is about 5,200 hectares, with an occupancy rate of over 70%, with rental prices ranging from 150 - 155 USD/m2/rental cycle.
Sep 24


Hung Yen industrial parks - Bright spots attracting investment in 2025
Currently, the province has 18 industrial parks in operation, with increasingly complete and synchronous infrastructure, creating clean land funds,
Sep 15


Vietnamese lobsters are in high demand in China: Exports skyrocket
China is the market with the best growth rate for Vietnamese shrimp this year. In the first half of August alone, the export value reached nearly 57 million USD, accounting for nearly 30%
Sep 10


Ninja Van to exit Vietnam's delivery market amidst fierce competition
After nearly a decade racing to the doorstep of Việt Nam’s booming e-commerce market, Singapore-based logistics tech firm Ninja Van is making its final delivery run.
Sep 9
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