Economic Recovery: Surge in New Businesses in the First 8 Months of 2025

Business Development Situation in the First Eight Months of 2025

In the first eight months of 2025, Vietnam’s economy has witnessed a renewed vitality from the business community. The total number of newly established and reactivated enterprises reached 209,200, marking a 24.5% increase compared to the same period last year.

Notably, 128,200 were newly established businesses, with a total registered capital of VND 1,254.5 trillion—an increase of 15.7% in the number of businesses and 26.1% in registered capital compared to 2024.

Momentum from Increased Capital

Notably, the total additional registered capital injected into the economy during this period reached nearly VND 4,135.7 trillion, an astonishing 105.3% increase compared to the same period last year. Among this, active businesses registered an additional VND 2,881.2 trillion—an increase of 182.7%.

Businesses Resuming Operations – A Positive Sign: There were 81,100 businesses returning to the market, a bright spot reflecting strong recovery in business community confidence—up 41.4% compared to the same period. On average, each month saw 26,200 businesses entering or re-entering operations.

August – Comprehensive Breakthrough Growth

In August alone, the economy welcomed 20,500 newly established businesses, with registered capital reaching VND 326.1 trillion, representing an increase of 23.9% in the number of businesses and nearly 2.8 times in capital compared to July. Compared to the same month last year, the growth rate was even more impressive—up 52.9% in businesses and over 2.6 times in capital.

The average registered capital per new business in August was VND 15.9 billion, 2.2 times higher than the previous month and 71.2% higher than the same period last year. In the same month, 12,400 businesses resumed operations, up 46.4% compared to the same period last year but down 15% compared to the previous month.

By Sector – Services Leading

In the first eight months:

• Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries: 1,167 new businesses, up 7.1%.

• Industry and construction: 28,400 businesses, up 10.7%.

• Services: 98,600 businesses, leading with a 17.4% increase.

On the flip side, businesses withdrawing from the market also increased noticeably:

• Temporary business suspension: 95,000 businesses (+14.7%).

• Temporary inactivity awaiting dissolution: 47,800 (+23.7%).

• Completion of dissolution procedures: 18,100 (+31.5%).

The business landscape in the first eight months of 2025 not only reflects a gradually improving business environment but also stands as proof of strong recovery confidence within the business community. This is a positive signal, opening up many development opportunities that businesses can leverage to continue breaking through and expanding their scale in the future.

Source of reference: vneconomy.vn