Vietnam’s industrial production index (IIP) recorded robust growth in the third quarter of 2025, according to data released by the General Statistics Office on October 6.

After the merger, Ho Chi Minh City is reshaping its industrial production model towards smart, high-tech industry, using knowledge as a new growth driver to move towards an international megacity.

According to the General Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance, the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) in May 2025 was estimated to have increased by 4.3% compared to the previous month and 9.4% year-on-year. Overall, in the first five months of 2025, the IIP rose by 8.8% compared to last year, a positive sign of industrial growth in the early months.

Ha Noi recorded strong performance in five-month revenue from domestic sources, which reached 346.9 trillion VND to account for 73.2% of the annual target and mark a 55.4% year-on-year increase.

Vietnam's industry and trade sector has obtained encouraging results in 2022, contributing to the national socio-economic development. The following is a list of the 10 most outstanding events of the year as selected by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Vietnam’s industrial production and retail sales slid down in October due to stalled demand at home and abroad, according to the Vietnam Macro Monitoring report released by the World Bank in Hanoi on November 16.