Research & Insights

Q1 Production and consumption activities show positive growth GDP growth reached 6.93% YoY in 1Q2025, the highest increase in Q1 since 2020 (Chart 1). This positive result mainly stems from growth momentum in the manufacturing and tourism sectors, with key industries such as manufacturing (+9.3% YoY), hospitality and food services (+9.3% YoY), construction (+8% YoY),

1Q2025 Overview: Positive signals from public bond issuance channel According to S&I Ratings estimates, 1Q2025 saw 13 bond issuance rounds totaling VND 25.1 trillion. This includes 11 rounds of public issuance (VND 23.1 trillion) and 2 rounds of private issuance (VND 2 trillion). The bond issuance value increased by 4.7% compared to the same period