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Hanoi shapes a multi-polar urban model with a 100-year master plan
The plan identifies a "multi-polar, multi-center, multi-layered, and multi-tiered" urban development model as the core solution to alleviate overcrowding in the city center.
Japanese firms in Vietnam post 15-year profit high
JETRO’s 2025 Survey shows that 67.5% of Japanese firms in Vietnam expect to be profitable, up 3.4 percentage points from 2024 and the highest level since 2009.
Live hog prices surge across Vietnam, reaching a peak of VND77,000 per kg in the North
A rapid escalation in pork prices has been seen nationwide since early this year.
Computer and electronics exports surpass $10 bln per month for the first time
This lifted the total export value of the category for the whole of 2025 to $107.75 billion.
2025 GRDP records strong growth across localities
The growth ranging from 5.84% to 11.89% with Quang Ninh and Hai Phong leading the country.
HCM City's 2025 GRDP growth estimated at 8.3%
Thanh Thủy | 12/19/2025
The southern city’s total GRDP this year is expected at VND3.03 quadrillion (nearly US$115 billion), accounting for 23.5% of the national GDP.
Ho Chi Minh City’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) is expected to grow 8.3% in 2025, according to the city’s latest socio-economic development report.
The city’s total GRDP this year is estimated at VND3.03 quadrillion (nearly $115 billion), accounting for 23.5% of the national GDP. Its GRDP per capita is projected to reach $8,944, about 1.7 times higher than the national average.
Its foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction in 2025 is estimated at $8.9 billion. In addition, the city saw the establishment of 59,750 new enterprises this year, with total registered and additional capital exceeding VND2 quadrillion ($76 billion).
Total retail sales of goods and consumer services are forecast to increase by 13.5% year-on-year, reflecting strong domestic demand. Meanwhile, the city’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is expected to rise by 8.3%.
Looking ahead, municipal authorities have set a target of achieving GRDP growth of 10% in 2026, with GRDP per capita projected to reach $9,800.
Source: Vneconomy
