The Vietnam Private Sector Economic Report 2025, published on May 15, 2025, for the first time, introduces the Business Performance Index (BPI) – an experimental measure to quantify the performance of the private sector at the provincial level.
Total registered foreign direct investment (FDI) into Vietnam, including newly registered and adjusted capital, plus foreign investors’ contributions and share purchases, hit 18.24 billion USD as of April 27, up 32% year-on-year, reported the Ministry of Finance’s National Statistics Office (NSO) on May 3.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged businesses to work with Thanh Hoa province to maximise its advantages, contribute to development, and share both benefits and responsibilities, while addressing the Thanh Hoa investment promotion conference held on March 29.
Vietnam is set to introduce appropriate policies and measures to effectively respond to the United States’ new tax regime, with a focus on further improving the investment climate and facilitating business operations.
With the engagement of the entire society, Vietnam is well-positioned to overcome challenges, create a truly attractive business environment, and gain momentum for strong advances in a new era.
