The latest report from the General Statistics Office records a contrasting phenomenon in the national economic landscape throughout the first half of 2026. On one hand, an average of 25,200 business entities are forced to withdraw from the market each month, either through operational suspensions or official dissolutions. On the other hand, the investment climate shows significant resilience and optimism among business actors.
As of June 2026, nearly 111,700 new business entities have registered, with total capital reaching 1,352.6 trillion VND. A 64.8% increase in registered capital compared to the same period last year sends a strong signal that the average funding capacity per company is now much larger. The services, industrial, and construction sectors were recorded as the main drivers in the formation of new businesses during this semester.
Business optimism is the main highlight of the report. A business trends survey in the second quarter showed that about 79.7% of respondents felt their production conditions were stable to improving. This confidence is expected to continue into the third quarter, where nearly 40% of companies project an increase in production volume and more progressive business activities.
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) companies lead the optimism level with a projected stability rate of 85.2%. This is driven by expectations of an increase in new orders, both in domestic and export markets, which are projected to continue growing alongside economic stabilization. This data suggests that although the dynamics of market entry and exit are normal, the foundation of the national economy remains resilient amid global challenges.
