Vietnam's economy has seen a significant boost in business activity, with 209,200 enterprises newly established or resuming operations in the first eight months of 2025, a 24.5% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Nation al Statistics Office (NSO).

Of the total, 128,200 were newly registered enterprises, with a combined registered capital of VND1,254.5 trillion (over $47.5 billion). This marks a 15.7% rise in the number of new businesses and a 26.1% increase in registered capital, compared to the same period in 2024.

Notably, the total capital injected into the economy over the eight-month period reached nearly VND4,135.7 trillion (approximately $156.5 billion), a staggering 105.3% year-on-year surge. A major driver of this growth was the additional capital registered by existing enterprises, which amounted to VND2,881.2 trillion, an exceptional increase of 182.7% from the previous year.

In addition to new startups, the country saw 81,100 businesses resume operations, a significant 41.4% increase over the same period in 2024.

On average, this equates to 26,200 businesses either starting up or returning to the market each month.

The rising number of businesses entering and re-entering the market not only signals a gradually improving business environment but also reflects the growing confidence of the business community in the nation's economic growth prospects.

By economic sector, the breakdown of new business registrations in the first eight months is as follows: agriculture, forestry, and fishery with 1,167 enterprises (up 7.1% year-on-year); industry and construction with 28,400 enterprises (up 10.7% year-on-year); and services with 98,600 enterprises (up 17.4% year-on-year).