Nearly 18,700 enterprises established in two months
Nearly 18,703 new enterprises were formed in Vietnam in the first two months of this year, with a total registered capital of more than 197.3 trillion VND (8.66 billion USD).
Hanoi (VNA) - Nearly 18,703 new enterprises wereformed in Vietnam in the first two months of this year, with a total registeredcapital of more than 197.3 trillion VND (8.66 billion USD).
According to theMinistry of Planning and Investment, there has been a rise of 29.4 percentin the number of enterprises and 29.3 percent in registered capital compared tothe same period last year.
In February alone, the country had 7,864 newly-established firms, with a totalregistered capital of 99 trillion VND (4.3 million USD), posting 44 percent and59 percent year-on-year increases in terms of the number of companies andregistered capital, respectively.
The average registered capital of each firm was 12.6 billion VND (554,000 USD)last month, increasing 10.5 percent from the same period last year.
The number of labourers in newly-established enterprises in February was71,120, posting a 13.8 percent year-on-year increase.
However, the number of new firms in February was reduced by 27.4 percentcompared to January due to the eight-day Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) holiday.
More than 2,300 companies resumed their operations in February. While some2,677 companies halted their operations or were awaiting dissolvement, 975others completed the dissolvement procedures.
The average registered capital of each firm was 10.5 billion VND (462,000 USD) inthe two-month period, reducing 0.1 percent from the corresponding period last year.
The number of labourers in new enterprises in the first two months of theyear was 156,410, down 6.1 percent from the same period last year.
More than 6,800 enterprises resumed their operations in the two-month period,representing a 13.8 percent year-on-year decrease.
The number of businesses that halted their operations in the first two monthsof the year rose by 29 percent to 11,191.
The new firms mostly focused on sectors such as wholesale, retail, repairing,automobile, construction, manufacturing, processing and consultancy.- VNA
A total of 101,700 labourers were registered at newly-established businesses in August, up 8.8 percent year-on-year, according to the General Statistics Office.
A total of 8,600 new enterprises with total registered capital of nearly 80.5 trillion VND (3.54 billion USD) were set up in September, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
Close to 11,000 enterprises were established with a registered capital of 109.9 trillion VND (4.8 billion USD) in November, data of the Ministry of Planning and Investment revealed.
Developed with state-of-the-art infrastructure, the Da Nang FTZ is designed to become a leading regional economic centre and a strategic growth pole in Vietnam’s new development landscape.
The Binh Duong Association of Supporting Industries (BASI) is expected to promote the usage of domestically manufactured components while supporting businesses in accessing international markets, strengthening linkages, and promoting deeper integration into global supply chains.
PwC Vietnam forecasts a vibrant M&A market in Vietnam’s healthcare sector in 2025, driven by rising demand for high-quality medical services and a growing middle class. Pharmaceutical companies, private hospitals, and specialised medical facilities, particularly in ophthalmology and oncology, are predicted to be key targets for M&A.
The central province of Quang Nam is set to become a hub for the medicinal plant industry, with Ngoc Linh ginseng designated as the core crop, under the Prime Minister's decision issued earlier this year.
The North-South Expressway project is scheduled for completion by 2030, aiming to establish the groundwork for Vietnam’s modern railway industry and stimulate regional economic development, positioning the country for a significant economic leap in the era of national rise.
The probe, initiated on June 11 following a petition by the US Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood, targets products classified under HS Code 4412 and 9403 imported from China, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Sun PhuQuoc Airways was born as a perfect piece in Sun Group’s strategic vision to build a premium ecosystem of tourism, entertainment, real estate, and aviation. With a pioneering ambition, Sun PhuQuoc Airways is not just an airline, but a symbol of connection – bringing the world to Phu Quoc and taking Phu Quoc to the world.
A key change in the draft decree is a provision requiring bank transfers for gold transactions valued at 20 million VND (765 USD) and above, to enhance transparency and verify customer identities.
In the first four months of 2025, trade turnover between Vietnam and Cambodia surpassed 3 billion USD, marking a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
On June 19 alone, a total of 2,005 trucks completed customs clearance at Lang Son’s border gates — the highest single-day figure ever recorded in the province. Of these, 634 carried exports and 1,371 imports.
The OECD Economic Surveys: Vietnam 2025 report focuses on analysing the country’s macroeconomic fundamentals, the impact of international integration on attracting foreign investment and trade, and the country’s prospects for developing a low-carbon economy.
Antoine Colin, Senior Vice President for Global Supply Chain Digital Transformation & Resilience at HP Inc., affirmed HP’s strategic commitment to building a supply chain and ecosystem in Vietnam and the region.
Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Trade Promotion Agency Bui Quang Hung emphasised that logistics has evolved from a technical function into a core capability for Vietnamese exporters to maintain their competitive advantage in the US market.
A trade official has suggested companies work closely with shipping lines, airlines, and freight forwarders to monitor routes, transit times, and potential surcharges while exploring broader cargo insurance to cover risks like war and terrorism.
In addition to institutional reform, the agency is also rolling out key solution groups to combat counterfeit goods, imitations, and intellectual property infringements in the digital environment.
The event, co-organised by the Vietnam Trade Office in the UK and TT Meridian, a local importer of Vietnamese fresh produce, aims to build a national lychee brand and encourage broader recognition of Vietnamese fruits in a competitive, high-end market.
The industry's performance has been powered by bold investments in modern production lines, enabling Vietnamese firms to produce complicated products which were exclusive to advanced economies.
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) 
