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The country targetting 25 million foreign tourists in 2026.

Mr. Anuj Tandon, Partner at BITKRAFT Ventures overseeing emerging markets including Vietnam, India, Türkiye, and the Middle East, spoke with Bao Binh about the fund’s investment strategy in Vietnam’s startup ecosystem and why the biggest challenge facing local startups is not technology.

Total retail sales of goods and consumer services revenue reaching over VND3.88 quadrillion ($147 billion) in the 6-month period.

According to the World Bank's annual country classification released on July 1, Vietnam's GNI per capita increased from $4,490 in 2024 to $4,970 in 2025, lifting the country from the lower-middle-income to the upper-middle-income category.

Major FDI enterprises, such as New Wing, Fukang, Fuhong, and Samsung, have maintained stable operations while expanding order volumes and increasing output, contributing significantly to the overall industrial surge.

The trade deal is expected to open a new chapter in bilateral cooperation, creating a solid framework for promoting trade and investment, and expanding collaboration across sectors.