(VOVWORLD) - Multiple economic sectors in Vietnam have shown strong growth since the beginning of 2025, setting the stage for a year projected to bring breakthrough economic growth, according to data released by the General Statistics Office on Thursday.
 Strong start for Vietnam’s economy at the beginning of 2025 |
As of January 31, 2025, total registered foreign investment in Vietnam—including newly registered capital, adjusted capital, and capital contributions or share purchases by foreign investors—reached more than 4.3 billion USD, marking a 48.6% increase compared to the same period last year. Foreign direct investment (FDI) realized in January 2025 was estimated at $1.51 billion, a 2% rise year-over-year.
In terms of trade, Vietnam’s total import-export turnover in January 2025 reached 63.15 billion USD. While this represents a 10.5% decline from the previous month and a 3.5% drop compared to the same period last year, the country still recorded a trade surplus of 3.03 billion USD. The United States remained Vietnam’s largest export market, with a turnover of 9.8 billion USD.
Economist Dr. Le Duy Binh said that Vietnam is striving for higher growth this year by implementing measures to boost production, consumption, and trade early in the year. He emphasized that macroeconomic stability and favorable international market conditions, particularly from key export markets, provide strong momentum for Vietnam’s economic expansion. Additionally, rising consumer demand from major markets is expected to benefit industries such as tourism, services, and hospitality.
Vietnam also saw a significant surge in international tourist arrivals in January 2025, with nearly 2.1 million visitors—an 18.5% increase from the previous month and a 36.9% rise compared to the same period last year.