April 3, 2025
Vietnam’s exports to the US rise 16 percent in February
Vietnam exported US$10.50 billion worth of goods to the United States in February 2025, up 15.79 percent from January’s total of US$9.07 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brought the total value of exports to the US in the first two months of 2025 to US$19.56 billion.
Vietnam’s imports from Switzerland surge 43 percent in February
Vietnam imported US$65.71 million worth of goods from Switzerland in February 2025, marking a sharp increase of 42.94 percent from US$45.98 million in January, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brought total imports from Switzerland in the first two months of the year to US$111.70 million.
Vietnam imposes temporary anti-dumping duties on China, South Korea coated steel
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) will issue temporary anti-dumping duties on certain coated steel products originating from China and South Korea per Decision 914/QD-BCT. The move aims to protect domestic manufacturers from a surge in low-priced imports, according to a statement on its website.
Vietnam’s Novaland 2024 audit raises red flags over ability to continue operating
Novaland (NVL), one of Vietnam’s largest real estate developers, posted a VND 4,395 billion (approx. US$176 million) loss in 2024 and faces ongoing concerns about its ability to continue as a going concern, according to its latest audited financial statements and reported by CafeF.
Delays, legal hurdles, weak policy incentives holding back Vietnam waste-to-energy projects
Vietnam’s waste-to-energy (WtE) projects, widely seen as critical for addressing urban pollution and generating renewable energy, are hampered by administrative complexity, legal overlaps, and an uncompetitive pricing framework. Despite strong environmental potential, most projects take 5 to 8 years to complete, with many facing long delays, VietnamNet is quoting an ‘investor’ as saying.
Vietnam’s precious stones and metals exports rise by 19.40 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of precious stones, precious metals, and related articles increased by 19.40 percent in February compared to January, reaching US$52.31 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Trump’s 46% tariff on Vietnam imports shocks businesses, rattles markets
President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping 46 percent import tariff on goods from Vietnam, citing trade imbalances and currency manipulation. Vietnam’s current average MFN tariff rate is 9.4 percent, significantly higher than the U.S. average of 3.3 percent, according to a White House press release. The U.S. also criticised Vietnam for restricting imports of remanufactured goods.
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