Across Vietnam, tourism is off to a strong start in 2026. During the four-day New Year holiday, the country welcomed around 3.5 million domestic and international tourists.
Vietnam recorded breakthroughs in economic growth and forestry in 2025, defying global trade volatility and geopolitical tensions. Let’s take a look at the numbers that defined Vietnam over the past 12 months.
The total number of active enterprises nationwide has reached nearly 1.1 million, with private enterprises accounting for more than 90%. This highlights the growing role of the private sector in Vietnam's market economy, which is now identified as one of the economy's most important drivers, paving the way for major reforms and the removal of bottlenecks to enable faster, more sustainable growth.
Across Vietnam, tourism is off to a strong start in 2026. During the four-day New Year holiday, the country welcomed around 3.5 million domestic and international tourists.
Zalo has updated its account verification process, replacing ID document uploads with biometric authentication through facial and voice recognition.
Vietnam ended 2025 with record trade turnover despite global pressures, signalling a shift from scale-driven growth to higher value-added production. India has emerged as a fast-growing market for Vietnamese exports, as businesses move beyond selling abroad to competing in global value chains.
In 2025, state budget revenue in Vietnam's two largest cities reached record highs, underlining the leading economic role of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.