Industrial output grew by 10.8%, led by electronics, textiles, and a post‑pandemic services recovery. Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first half of 2025 reached US$21.5 billion, with 56.5% directed to manufacturing and 19% to electronics. Renewable energy and digital sectors attracted global investors, supported by government incentives and improved infrastructure.

Ainvest highlights three main growth drivers: industry, services, and agriculture. Industry and construction contributed 9.46% to GDP growth, with manufacturing, accounting for 24.43% of GDP, playing a leading role. Services added 8.54%, supported by retail and tourism recovery, while agriculture, forestry, and fisheries contributed 3.74%, buoyed by a 3.56% growth in fisheries.

According to Savills, Vietnam’s FDI inflows hit a five-year high of US$21.5 billion in the first half of 2025, with 56.5% directed to manufacturing and 19% to electronics. Renewable energy and digital sectors attracted global investors, supported by government incentives and improved infrastructure.

Digital services and logistics are also growing rapidly. Investors increasingly favour ready‑built factories, making up 54% of new projects in early 2025, to shorten time‑to‑market, particularly in electronics and packaging. Government reforms in digital governance, AI, fintech, and cloud computing further enhance Vietnam’s attractiveness.

Ainvest cites Reuters in noting that Vietnam’s growth is driven by structural reforms such as the “Doi Moi 2.0” policy framework, aimed at fostering capital formation and digital infrastructure. For investors, the question is no longer whether Vietnam is a growth story, but how to tap into its most dynamic sectors such as high‑tech manufacturing, renewable energy, and digital services.

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