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Vietnam corporate and economic trends

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Vietnam’s business landscape has shown mixed indicators through the third quarter of 2026. In late August, corporate activity was highlighted by significant dividend distributions, with approximately 27 companies scheduled to finalize payouts. During this period, the beverage sector experienced a recovery, with major players like Sabeco and Habeco reporting strong revenues and profits driven by hot weather. By early September, data indicated a sharp rise in business dissolutions, which increased by 125% compared to the previous year, reaching over 40,800 companies in the first eight months. However, this trend was offset by high market entry rates, as new tax code issuances were 6.8 times higher than the number of exits. Additionally, the retail and tourism sectors demonstrated growth, with total retail sales increasing by 13.3% year-on-year. Recent updates in September highlight robust Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), with 2,771 new projects totaling $21.72 billion registered capital reaching a record $40.63 billion in the first eight months of 2026. This represents 2026, a 96.8% 55.4% increase in capital compared to the previous year. Manufacturing remains the primary driver, attracting 55.9% of new capital, led by investors from Singapore and South Korea. While total registered capital for new businesses rose by 36.2%, driver. Export activities also saw significant gains, reaching $374.84 billion, up 22.4% year-on-year. In the number of registered employees decreased by 15.4%, suggesting a shift toward higher financial sector, banking liquidity has improved as VND capital intensity. mobilization growth (8.77%) began to outpace credit growth (8.38%). Corporate performance remains varied; while varied. While Phú Mỹ Hưng recorded a profit of 1,355 billion VND, Hưng Thịnh Land BNP Global reported a record half-year loss of over 94 nearly 793 billion VND, and BNP Global faced accumulated losses exceeding 3,000 billion VND. leading to negative equity. On the regulatory front, the Ministry of Finance is considering a 30% reduction in personal and corporate income authorities continue to address tax for eligible small businesses compliance by targeting ‘ghost companies’ and households. Meanwhile, a tax sector cleanup campaign resulted in nearly 95,000 organizations closing their managing significant tax IDs due to restructuring and legacy backlogs. debts.

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