Hanoi (VNA) – Software exporters took the spotlightin the Vietnamese digital economic picture in the first six months of this year, posting high export revenue.
In the first quarter of this year, FPT reported 32% rise inrevenue from IT services abroad, with a 44.1% increase in the number of newcontracts.
Thanks to its strong digital transformation trend, Japan became the largest market of the firm in the period, with an increase of 31.2% inrevenue and 65.7% in contract number. This year, FPT aims for 1 billion USD in softwareexports.
Meanwhile, CMC Global said that in the first six months ofthis fiscal year, it enjoyed a year-on-year rise of 85% in revenue to 641billion VND (27.11 million USD). The firm’s major markets include the Republicof Korea and countries in Asia-Pacific region.
Japan and Asia-Pacific countries remain promising marketsfor Vietnamese IT businesses. Currently, more than 500 Vietnamese firms are providing IT services to their Japanese partners, including large-scale onessuch as Rkikeisoft, Luvina, Jujinet, VMO, and VTI.
Japan’s demand in IT outsourcing is estimated at more than30 billion USD per year, of which Vietnam is supplying 6-7%. The market madegreat contributions to Vietnam’s 14 billion USD in total software and ITservice revenue in 2022, with growth of 20-40%.
Nguyen Thi Thu Giang, Vice President and General Secretaryof the Vietnam Software Association (VINASA), said that the market’s potentialis great due to its human resources shortage and high demand in system repairand maintenance.
Currently, the global software and IT market has a value ofover 1.8 trillion USD.
Nguyen Thien Nghia, Vice Director of the ICT IndustryDepartment under the Ministry of Information and Communications, said Vietnamaims for at least 2 billion USD in revenue from software and IT servicesabroad this year.
Vietnam is providing attractive incentives to IT firms, includingcorporate income tax exemption and reduction. In its 2021 report, AT Kearney said thatVietnam was the sixth most attractive IT outsourcing market in the world aftertraditional ones of India, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brazil./.
FPT Software, a leading Vietnamese IT service provider, has announced the inauguration of its latest office in Seoul, the Republic of Korea, and its 64th globally.
Leading Vietnamese IT service provider FPT Software has opened a nearshore development centre in Nanning city of China’s Guangxi province to better serve the billion-people market, especially in the automotive industry.
The Vietnam Software and Information Technology Services Association (VINASA) on April 28 held a ceremony to mark the 20th anniversary of Sao Khue Awards and announce 182 award winners this year.
More than 50% of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) of the Republic of Korea (RoK) want to hire software developers from overseas, especially those from Vietnam and India, amid a talent shortage.
According to targets adopted at the fifth Party Congress of the Management Board of the Ho Chi Minh City Export Processing and Industrial Zones Authority (HEPZA) on June 22, the zones aim for average capital attraction of 8–10 million USD per hectare, with a 70% disbursement rate of registered capital achieved on schedule.
This year’s event attracted more than 350 entries from cities and provinces across the country, reflecting growing interest in and commitment to the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
The new Government decree also simplifies loan procedures while expanding credit incentives to include organic and circular agriculture, allowing them to access preferential terms similar to those of high-tech and value-chain based agricultural production.
Developed with state-of-the-art infrastructure, the Da Nang FTZ is designed to become a leading regional economic centre and a strategic growth pole in Vietnam’s new development landscape.
The Binh Duong Association of Supporting Industries (BASI) is expected to promote the usage of domestically manufactured components while supporting businesses in accessing international markets, strengthening linkages, and promoting deeper integration into global supply chains.
PwC Vietnam forecasts a vibrant M&A market in Vietnam’s healthcare sector in 2025, driven by rising demand for high-quality medical services and a growing middle class. Pharmaceutical companies, private hospitals, and specialised medical facilities, particularly in ophthalmology and oncology, are predicted to be key targets for M&A.
The central province of Quang Nam is set to become a hub for the medicinal plant industry, with Ngoc Linh ginseng designated as the core crop, under the Prime Minister's decision issued earlier this year.
The North-South Expressway project is scheduled for completion by 2030, aiming to establish the groundwork for Vietnam’s modern railway industry and stimulate regional economic development, positioning the country for a significant economic leap in the era of national rise.
The probe, initiated on June 11 following a petition by the US Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood, targets products classified under HS Code 4412 and 9403 imported from China, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Sun PhuQuoc Airways was born as a perfect piece in Sun Group’s strategic vision to build a premium ecosystem of tourism, entertainment, real estate, and aviation. With a pioneering ambition, Sun PhuQuoc Airways is not just an airline, but a symbol of connection – bringing the world to Phu Quoc and taking Phu Quoc to the world.
A key change in the draft decree is a provision requiring bank transfers for gold transactions valued at 20 million VND (765 USD) and above, to enhance transparency and verify customer identities.
In the first four months of 2025, trade turnover between Vietnam and Cambodia surpassed 3 billion USD, marking a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
On June 19 alone, a total of 2,005 trucks completed customs clearance at Lang Son’s border gates — the highest single-day figure ever recorded in the province. Of these, 634 carried exports and 1,371 imports.
The OECD Economic Surveys: Vietnam 2025 report focuses on analysing the country’s macroeconomic fundamentals, the impact of international integration on attracting foreign investment and trade, and the country’s prospects for developing a low-carbon economy.
Antoine Colin, Senior Vice President for Global Supply Chain Digital Transformation & Resilience at HP Inc., affirmed HP’s strategic commitment to building a supply chain and ecosystem in Vietnam and the region.
Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Trade Promotion Agency Bui Quang Hung emphasised that logistics has evolved from a technical function into a core capability for Vietnamese exporters to maintain their competitive advantage in the US market.
A trade official has suggested companies work closely with shipping lines, airlines, and freight forwarders to monitor routes, transit times, and potential surcharges while exploring broader cargo insurance to cover risks like war and terrorism.
In addition to institutional reform, the agency is also rolling out key solution groups to combat counterfeit goods, imitations, and intellectual property infringements in the digital environment.
Illustrative image (Source: ictvietnam.vn) 
