February 2025 marked a positive step forward for Vietnam’s economy. According to the latest report from the General Statistics Office (GSO), the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) in February 2025 is estimated to have increased by 17.2% compared to the same period last year. Overall, for the first two months of the year, the IIP rose by 7.2% compared to the same period in 2024.
The year 2025 has begun on a promising note with positive signals from Vietnam’s economy. According to the latest report from the General Statistics Office (GSO), the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) increased by 0.6% compared to the same period last year, with the manufacturing and processing sector continuing to play a pivotal role, achieving an impressive growth rate of 1.6%.
In 2024, Vietnam achieved significant accomplishments, surpassing the same period last year and meeting all 15 goals set at the beginning of the year. The GDP growth rate for 2024 reached 7.1%, raising the country’s GDP to VND 11,512 trillion, equivalent to approximately USD 476 billion, while GDP per capita reached USD 4,700, an increase of USD 377 compared to 2023.
In November 2024, Vietnam’s socio-economic situation continued its positive recovery trend. Overall, the first 11 months saw significant achievements, surpassing the same period last year across most sectors. The agriculture, industry, and service sectors all recovered and developed well. Notably, the industrial production index in November increased by 2.3% compared to October and 8.9% year-over-year, resulting in an 8.4% growth rate over the 11 months.
In light of a vibrant and evolving food and beverages landscape, Vietnam is solidifying its position as a key player in the region and attracting significant investment and M&A activities.
Vietnam in 2024 has witnessed cautious investor sentiment when it comes to big deals, but key traditional sectors continued to demonstrate resilience and engage interest.
2025 and the years ahead are expected to bring a renewed surge in M&A activity, fueled by increased international capital inflows, supportive government policies, attractive business valuations, and rapid growth in high-potential sectors such as real estate, retail, technology, renewable energy, financial services, FMCG, and logistics.
In October 2024, Vietnam’s economy sustained positive growth across all three key sectors. The agriculture sector continued its steady growth trajectory, while the industrial sector advanced robustly, with a 4% increase compared to September and a 7% year-over-year rise, leading to an 8.3% growth rate over the first ten months of the year.
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Is Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) part of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and how significant it is to this capital pool? This article aims to dive into Vietnam’s FDI status in recent years and how M&A has becoming increasingly significant in its overall picture.
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