New and returning businesses increase by 8.5% year-on-year
- Business
- 14:24 05/03/2024
DNHN - The average registered capital per new business in February 2024 was VND 7.8 billion, a decrease of 30% compared to the previous month and an increase of 5.6% compared to the same period in 2023.
According to the General Statistics Office, in February 2024, nearly 8,600 new businesses were established nationwide, with a registered capital of VND 67.3 trillion and nearly 50,900 registered employees. This is a significant decrease compared to the previous month, with a decrease of 36.5% in the number of businesses, 55.6% in registered capital and 50.8% in the number of employees. Compared to the same period last year, the number of new businesses decreased by 2.8%, the registered capital increased by 2.6% and the number of employees decreased by 0.3%.
The average registered capital per new business in the month was VND 7.8 billion, a decrease of 30% compared to the previous month and an increase of 5.6% compared to the same period in 2023. At the same time, more than 5,300 businesses have resumed operations, a decrease of 61.3% compared to the previous month and an increase of 36% compared to the same period in 2023.
In the first two months of 2024, more than 22,100 new businesses were registered nationwide, with a total registered capital of VND 218.7 trillion and 154,300 registered employees. This is a significant increase compared to last year's period, with an increase of 12.4% in the number of businesses, 32.8% in registered capital and 29% in the number of employees. The average registered capital per new business in the first two months of 2024 was VND 9.9 billion, an increase of 18.2% compared to the same period in 2023.
Including the additional registered capital from 6,331 businesses that increased their capital, the total additional registered capital to the economy in the first two months of 2024 was VND 519.6 trillion, a decrease of 0.6% compared to last year. In addition, nearly 19,000 businesses nationwide have resumed operations, an increase of 4.4% compared to the same period in 2023, bringing the total number of new businesses and businesses returning to operation in the first two months of 2024 to nearly 41,100 businesses, an increase of 8.5% compared to the same period last year.
By economic sector, in the first two months of 2024, there were 236 new businesses in the agriculture, forestry and fishery sector, an increase of 19.2% compared to the same period last year; 5,300 businesses in the industry and construction sector, an increase of 12.1%; and 16,600 businesses in the service sector, an increase of 12.4%.
In February, 5,146 businesses registered to temporarily suspend business for some time, a decrease of 88.3% compared to the previous month and an increase of 35.3% compared to the same period in 2023. 2,153 businesses suspended operations pending liquidation procedures, a decrease of 72.4% and 18.3%; and 1,506 businesses that completed liquidation procedures, a decrease of 30.4% and an increase of 29%.
In the first two months of 2024, the number of businesses that temporarily suspended business for some time was nearly 49,300, an increase of 27.1% compared to the same period last year; 10,000 businesses suspended operations pending liquidation procedures, an increase of 6.5%; and nearly 3,700 businesses completed liquidation procedures, an increase of 14.5%. On average, nearly 31,500 businesses withdraw from the market each month.
P.V
Related news
- Vietnam Foodexpo to host largest edition with over 500 businesses
- Vietnam seeks innovation-led growth amid shifting global economic landscape
- Vietnam PM proposes four initiatives to drive economic growth
- Autumn Economic Forum seeks new growth engines in AI era
- Vietnam Demands Results from Diplomacy
- HCMC pushes open innovation towards commercial gains
- Vietnam Emerges as a Standout Destination for Autumn Travel
- 2026 Autumn Economic Forum promoted on Seoul screens
- Margin lending drives HSC earnings as brokerage revenue tumbles
- Bepharco appoints 2002-born executive as CEO
- Vietnam financial center eyes November 2026 launch
- Vietnam targets 20 internationally certified hospitals in medical tourism push
- Vietnam sets sights on double-digit growth as APEC 2027 preparations gather pace
- Vietnam businesses face global test: reform at home, earn trust abroad
- Vietnam firms warned: transform within, build trust abroad or fall behind
- VCBC Chairman Steve Bui: Incentives have run their course — Vietnam enters an institutional race to attract the next generation of FDI
- Vietnamese Journalism in the Age of AI: How can reporters survive in the profession?
- Dr. Samuel Feldberg warns of risks that could reshape the global economic order and shares strategic advice for Vietnamese businesses
- VINASME organizes training program on risk control for sustainable business development amid uncertainty
- Vietnam’s International Financial Center looks beyond tax incentives to compete
Đọc thêm Business
Vietnam seeks innovation-led growth amid shifting global economic landscape
Prime Minister of Vietnam Le Minh Hung has outlined Vietnam's strategy to strengthen economic resilience, accelerate innovation and enhance the competitiveness of domestic enterprises as global supply chains undergo significant restructuring.
Vietnam PM proposes four initiatives to drive economic growth
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has proposed four areas of cooperation with international partners to boost innovation, develop high-tech talent, test emerging technologies and attract long-term investment.
Sacombank names banking veteran Nguyen Xuan Ai Quoc as deputy chief — with profits tipped to surge 111%
The seasoned financier, a son of late film star Tham Thuy Hang, joins as the Vietnamese lender targets rapid growth and a major debt recovery.
CME Solar Partners with Uni-President Vietnam to Deploy a 6,601 kWp Rooftop Solar Project
The 6,601 kWp rooftop solar project is expected to supply 8,656 MWh of clean electricity per year to Uni-President Vietnam, helping the company optimize energy costs and reduce CO₂ emissions.
Vietnam Demands Results from Diplomacy
Top leaders of Vietnam order international pledges turned into jobs, productive capacity and markets—with institutions held to account for delivery.
HCMC pushes open innovation towards commercial gains
Ho Chi Minh City is seeking to turn research and technology partnerships into measurable gains for businesses as it builds a next-generation industrial ecosystem.
2026 Autumn Economic Forum promoted on Seoul screens
Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is taking Vietnamese economic ambitions abroad, using one of Seoul’s most prominent commercial districts to court investors and build international attention for the flagship autumn economic forum.
Khanh Hoa targets 23.7 million tourists in 2026
Khanh Hoa expects more than 23.7 million visitors and VND80.2 trillion in tourism revenue in 2026, increases of 44.8% and 19.7% year-on-year, respectively.
Vietnamese firms face Halal, logistics hurdles in UAE push
Vietnamese businesses seeking to enter the UAE and wider Middle East need stronger preparation in Halal compliance, market research and partner networks as logistics and information gaps weigh on exports, experts said.
Vietnam financial center eyes November 2026 launch
Vietnam is preparing to launch the first transactions at its International Financial Center in November 2026, with authorities reviewing eligible products and removing regulatory bottlenecks.

