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The path to success for Vietnam’s startup ecosystem would be made easier by its participants working together not apart.

Inflation remained well and truly under control in the first ten months of 2025, auguring well for a similar result for the year as a whole.

While the number of new enterprises remained relatively stable in the first ten months of the year, combined new and additional capital almost doubled.

Growth in the Index of Industrial Production in the first ten month was sufficient to encourage companies to hire additional staff and bolster their raw material inventories.

Vietnam’s economy maintained overall stability in the first ten months despite global headwinds continuing to make their presence felt.

Mr. Etienne Ranaivoson, Consul General of France in Ho Chi Minh City, shares his vision of strengthening Vietnam - France cooperation during his new tenure with Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy’s Nhu Quynh.