Thanks to a strong surge in exports, the trade balance for the second half of May posted a surplus of $2.94 billion, raising the total trade surplus for the first five months of this year to $4.67 billion.
According to the General Department of Customs, under the Ministry of Finance, Việt Nam''s trade surplus declined nearly 60 per cent in the first four months of 2025.
The country’s proactive approach to economic diversification, green transition, and digital transformation ensures that it remains a competitive destination for global investors.
HSBC Global Research latest report, on February 11, titled ''Vietnam at a glance - Let’s talk capital'' highlighted Việt Nam''s potential for being upgraded to emerging market status this year.
In the first 11 months of this year, Việt Nam''s exports to Australia surged by 24.4 per cent annually, far outpacing the national average export growth of 14.4 per cent.
Despite accounting for 19.1 per cent of Việt Nam’s processing sector, the food processing industry has been struggling with major issues such as poor-quality raw materials and subpar value chain integration, said industry insiders and economists.
With rising stock market returns and reduced corporate borrowing costs, SBV’s policy direction should positively impact business performance and stock market growth.