April 29, 2025
Vietnam’s bamboo and rattan exports rise by 39.20 percent in March
Vietnam’s bamboo and rattan exports surged by 39.20 percent in March compared to February, reaching US$78.44 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s paper imports rose nearly 17 percent in March
Vietnam imported US$217.13 million worth of paper in March, a 16.95 percent increase from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. The total import value for the first three months of the year reached US$557.21 million.
Vietnam’s crude steel output slips 0.1 percent year-on-year in Q1
Vietnam’s crude steel production reached 1,705,300 tons in March, up from 1,618,400 tons in February, marking a 1.0 percent increase compared to March 2024. However, total output for the first quarter stood at 4,928,200 tons, reflecting a slight 0.1 percent decline year-on-year, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s pepper exports jump 44.57 percent in March
Vietnam’s pepper exports rose 44.57 percent month-on-month in March, reaching US$140.48 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Transport costs fall sharply in March on lower fuel prices and post-holiday demand drop
Vietnam’s transport consumer price index (CPI) fell by 1.41% in March 2025, contributing significantly to the overall decline in inflation. The drop was led by falling fuel prices and lower public transport demand following the Lunar New Year, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
Electricity: Vietnam releases generation price framework for solar power
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has officially announced its electricity generation price framework. The Decision, effective upon signing, establishes maximum electricity generation prices (excluding VAT) for both solar power plants without and with battery storage systems, differentiated by region (North, Central, and South).
Tax: Hanoi presser hears Vietnam’s sugary drink tax plan falls short of WHO recommendations
Vietnam plans to introduce a new excise tax on sugary drinks starting at 8 percent, but health officials and WHO experts have told a press conference in Hanoi a much higher rate is needed to curb rising obesity and non-communicable diseases, as reported in by Dan Tri.
US tariffs: insights from US-based Vietnam Trade Counselor
The US will prioritize negotiations with several countries, including Vietnam, India, the UK, Japan, South Korea, and Indonesia in tariff talks, Do Ngoc Hung, Trade Counselor at the Vietnam Trade Office in the US has told a conference, as reported by Cafe F. This comes as the end of a 90-day pause on a 46 percent import tariff on Vietnamese goods draws uncomfortably nearer.
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