Workers process agricultural products for export. Photo: VNA  

The US-based website ainvest.com has run an analysis praising Vietnam’s impressive economic performance, citing its gross domestic product (GDP) grew an estimated 8.23% in the third quarter of 2025, despite the impacts of US tariff policies and adverse weather conditions.

According to the article, which was published on October 5, industrial output expanded by 10.8%, driven by a strong recovery in the electronics, textile, and post-pandemic service sectors. Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first half of 2025 reached 21.5 billion USD, with 56.5% channeled into manufacturing and 19% into electronics. Renewable energy and digital industries have also drawn increasing global investor interest, thanks to government incentives and improved infrastructure.

Despite lingering risks related to tariffs and climate, Vietnam’s 7.85% GDP growth in the first nine months of 2025 reflects its resilience through policy reforms and economic diversification, ainvest.com noted.

The article attributed the strong growth to three key sectors, namely industry, agriculture, and services. Industry and construction contributed 9.46% to GDP growth, supported by a 10.8% rise in industrial production. Manufacturing, which accounts for 24.43% of Vietnam’s GDP, continued to play a leading role, particularly in electronics, machinery, and textiles. The services sector contributed 8.54% to growth, fueled by the recovery of retail and tourism following the COVID-19 pandemic. Even the agriculture, forestry, and fishery sector - often vulnerable to climate shocks - made a 3.74% contribution, supported by 3.56% growth in aquaculture.

According to UK-based property consultancy Savills, FDI inflows to Vietnam reached their highest level in five years, totaling 21.5 billion USD in the first half of 2025. Manufacturing made up 56.5% of total registered capital, with electronics and machinery dominating.

Electronics, computers, and optics alone accounted for 19% of new FDI projects, equivalent to 99 new projects. As the backbone of export-driven growth, the machinery sector is also attracting investment as companies seek to leverage Vietnam’s affordable labour force and diversify supply chains.

Renewable energy has also emerged as an investment hotspot. US financial analytics firm S&P Global reported that with electricity demand projected to rise by 12–13% in 2025, Japan’s Shizuoka Gas and Germany’s PNE Group are investing in solar and offshore wind projects, respectively. S&P Global added that Vietnam’s efforts to streamline approval procedures and expand tax incentives for green energy are accelerating this transition.

Meanwhile, digital services and logistics are gaining momentum. Investors are increasingly favouring ready-built factories, accounting for 54% of new projects in the first half of 2025, according to Savills, to shorten time-to-market, particularly in electronics and packaging. Government reforms promoting digital administration, along with tax incentives for artificial intelligence (AI), fintech, and cloud computing, continue to enhance Vietnam’s investment appeal.

Citing Reuters, ainvest.com highlighted that Vietnam’s growth is underpinned by structural reforms such as the “Doi Moi 2.0” initiative, which aims to boost capital formation and digital infrastructure. For investors, the key is to focus on sectors where Vietnam holds both competitive advantages and policy support such as high-tech manufacturing, renewable energy, and digital services.

The article concluded that Vietnam’s robust third-quarter growth reflects its strategic position in the global value chain and proactive policy framework./.