Vietnam Sees Surge in New Businesses in Early 2026

Vietnam new businesses 2026 surged as nearly 35,500 enterprises were established in the first two months of the year, signalling a rebound in business formation.

New firms registered capital of VND313.7tr(USD12bn) and more than 167,500 workers, with enterprise numbers rising 70.7% year-on-year.

However, exits also increased to around 77,000 firms. Authorities said reforms would continue to support SMEs.

The Vietnam new businesses 2026 trend reflects both recovery momentum and structural challenges.