April 11, 2025
Vietnam’s clinker and cement exports edge down by 0.94 percent in March
Vietnam’s clinker and cement exports dipped slightly by 0.94 percent in March compared to February, totalling US$112.02 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s cotton imports decline by 13.41 percent in March
Vietnam’s imports of cotton totalled US$260.62 million in March 2025, reflecting a 13.41 percent decrease compared to February. Year-to-date (YTD) imports reached US$787.58 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index surges 4.6 percent, trading tops US$1.5 billion
Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index jumped 4.63 percent to close at 1,222.46 points, marking a strong recovery across the board. Trading value on the VN-Index reached VND 38.16 trillion, or approximately US$1.53 billion, according to data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam’s pharmaceutical material imports surged over 34 percent in March
Vietnam imported US$52.62 million worth of pharmaceutical materials in March, up 34.24 percent from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brought the total value for the first quarter to US$128.40 million.
Vietnam’s mobile phone output down 1.7 percent year-on-year in Q1
Vietnam’s mobile phone production reached 15.1 million units in March, up slightly from 14.9 million units in February. However, March output was 10.4 percent lower than the same month last year, and total first-quarter production stood at 45.8 million units, down 1.7 percent year-on-year, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s rice exports surge by 48.06 percent in March
Vietnam exported US$530.54 million worth of rice in March, up 48.06 percent from February, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Tourism demand drives March rise in entertainment and culture prices in Vietnam
Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) for culture, entertainment, and tourism rose 0.18% in March 2025, primarily due to increased travel demand and higher associated service costs, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
Vietnam News Roundup: April 4 to April 10
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