Notable economic indicators in the first 5 months of 2025

As of May 31, the total foreign investment capital registered in Vietnam, including newly registered capital, adjusted registered capital, and capital contribution and share purchase value of foreign investors, reached 18.39 billion USD.

As of May 31, 2025, the total registered foreign investment capital in Vietnam, including newly registered capital, adjusted registered capital, and capital contribution and share purchase value of foreign investors, reached 18.39 billion USD, an increase of 51.2% over the same period in 2024.

Total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue at current prices is estimated at VND2,851.4 trillion, up 9.7% over the same period last year. Of which: Revenue from accommodation and food services increased by 15.2% and revenue from tourism and travel increased by 24.7%.

The industrial production index of the whole industry increased by 8.8% over the same period last year. Of which, the processing and manufacturing industry increased by 10.8%; the electricity production and distribution industry increased by 4.2%; the water supply, waste and wastewater management and treatment industry increased by 10.0%; and the mining industry decreased by 3.4%.

Total import and export turnover of goods reached 355.79 billion USD, up 15.7% over the same period last year, of which export increased by 14% and import increased by 17.5%. The trade balance of goods had a surplus of 4.67 billion USD.

VN (according to VNA)

Source: https://baohaiduong.vn/cac-chi-so-kinh-te-dang-chu-y-5-thang-dau-nam-2025-413503.html