July 16, 2025
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Wood: Vietnam’s top import sources for wood and wooden products (June 2025)
the-shiv July 20, 2025 5:04 pm
Vietnam’s imports of wood and wooden products saw a slight decline in June 2025, reaching $296,229,247, a -1.59 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam key markets for plastics products June 2025
the-shiv July 20, 2025 4:00 pm
Vietnam’s exports of plastic products experienced a slight decrease in June 2025, reaching $622,781,193, a -4.14 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s Labour Law 2025: Working Hours, Overtime, Leave & More
the-shiv July 20, 2025 3:00 pm
The most recent iteration of Vietnam’s Labour Law, the Labour Code 2019, contains details on hiring and firing, employee leave entitlements, and regulates working hours and overtime. The Labour Code, however, is quite dense and can be quite nuanced. In light of this, this Quick Read runs through the most important parts and should hopefully provide the key details foreign firms, that are looking to establish a business in Vietnam, might need…
Energy: Vietnam’s top export destinations for petroleum products (June 2025)
the-shiv July 20, 2025 2:40 pm
Vietnam’s exports of petroleum products saw a slight decrease in June 2025, reaching $57,966,078, a -3.75 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Top countries supplying fishery products to Vietnam (June 2025)
the-shiv July 20, 2025 11:08 am
Vietnam’s imports of fishery products saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $273,549,124, a -2.70 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s Education Industry 2025: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
the-shiv July 19, 2025 5:00 pm
Vietnam’s education industry has experienced significant transformation and growth over the past few decades, positioning the country as a rising star in Southeast Asia. In 2025, the education sector continues to be a critical area of focus for the government as it seeks to support rapid economic growth, modernise its workforce, and integrate into the global economy. This overview outlines the key trends, challenges, and developments shaping Vietnam’s education industry in 2024.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for toys and sports requisites (June 2025)
the-shiv July 19, 2025 4:33 pm
Vietnam’s exports of toys and sports requisites and parts saw a significant increase in June 2025, reaching $858,142,723, a 27.09 percent increase compared to May 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for fabrics for technical uses (June 2025)
the-shiv July 19, 2025 2:40 pm
Vietnam’s exports of tyre cord fabrics and other fabrics for technical uses experienced a notable decrease in June 2025, reaching $54,469,663, a -23.09 percent decrease compared to May 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Packaging: Vietnam’s top import sources for paper (June 2025)
the-shiv July 19, 2025 12:16 pm
Vietnam’s imports of paper saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $197,731,747, an -8.41 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Agriculture: Where Vietnam imports its fertilizers from: June 2025 snapshot
the-shiv July 19, 2025 11:05 am
Vietnam’s imports of fertilizers saw a significant increase in June 2025, reaching $301,965,258, a 73.64 percent increase compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Real estate: Vietnam’s HCMC short 179,000 housing units as legal hurdles stall supply
the-shiv July 19, 2025 9:15 am
Ho Chi Minh City is facing a major housing shortage, having achieved only 24 percent of its 2021–2025 housing development target, according to a Q2 market report from Savills Vietnam, The Investor has reported.
Food processing: Vietnam’s leading cashew nut suppliers in June 2025
the-shiv July 18, 2025 7:04 pm
Vietnam’s imports of Cashew nut saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $419,206,980, a -3.45 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Stock market: VN-Index climbs as financials lead gains Friday, July 18
the-shiv July 18, 2025 5:26 pm
The VN-Index rose 7.27 points to close at 1,497.28 on July 18, up 0.49 percent, as strong performance in financial stocks offset losses in real estate and IT shares, according to data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam’s Dong under pressure, black market premium holds at 0.86 percent, Friday
the-shiv July 18, 2025 5:16 pm
Vietnam’s dong remained under pressure on Friday, with the central bank setting the official reference rate at VND 25,185 per US$, up 9 dong from the day before. The black market mid-rate held steady at VND 26,385, maintaining a 0.86 percent premium over Google Finance’s mid-market rate of VND 26,160.
Agriculture: Vietnam’s top export destinations for coffee (June 2025)
the-shiv July 18, 2025 5:08 pm
Vietnam’s exports of coffee saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $677,919,254, a -21.16 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Automotive: Vietnam’s biggest import origins for motor vehicles, June 2025
the-shiv July 18, 2025 4:10 pm
Vietnam’s imports of motor vehicles saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $406,926,434, a -4.56 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Agriculture: Where Vietnam exported fertilizer in June 2025
the-shiv July 18, 2025 2:00 pm
Vietnam’s exports of fertilizers remained relatively stable in June 2025, reaching $77,614,089, a -0.55 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Roundup: July 11 to July 17
Mark Barnes July 18, 2025 7:59 am
This week’s Vietnam news roundup covers ASF concealment by pig farmers, motorbike sales trends, airline reform calls, credit red flags, dong weakness, questions around Trump’s tariff deal and more.
Food & beverage: Vietnam’s top export destinations for pastry, sweets, and cereal products in June 2025
the-shiv July 17, 2025 6:00 pm
Vietnam’s exports of pastry, sweets, and cereals products experienced a slight decrease in June 2025, reaching $101,359,454, a -1.24 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Currency: Vietnam black market premium holds steady as SBV scales back repos, Thursday
the-shiv July 17, 2025 5:27 pm
Vietnam’s forex and money markets on 17 July reflected tighter liquidity operations from the central bank alongside persistent pressure in the unofficial market. The spread between black market and official rates remained unchanged, while interbank interest rates continued to edge upward.
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