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Day: May 6, 2025
Trade: US-Vietnam trade grows in April post-US tariff announcement
Vietnam’s exports to the United States in April reached US$12.02 billion, up 1.5 percent from US$11.85 billion in March, according to the latest data from Vietnam Customs. Imports from the US were also up, reaching US$1.57 billion, an increase 4.3 percent from US$1.50 billion in March.
Tourism and hospitality: Vietnam receives 7.67 million international visitors in first four months of 2025
Vietnam’s April 2025 tourist arrivals hit 1.65 million, down 19.5 percent from March, but up 6.3 percent year-on-year, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office (NSO). Year-to-date (Jan–Apr 2025) total arrivals reached 7.67 million, up 23.8 percent compared to the same period in 2024.
Trade: Vietnam’s import-export turnover up 15.7 percent year-to-date, surplus narrows
Vietnam’s April trade turnover reached US$74.32 billion, down 1.4 percent from March, up 21.3 percent year-on-year, according to the latest data from the National Office of Statistics. Year to date, total trade reached US$276.89, up 15.7 percent year-on-year.
Inflation: Vietnam’s CPI up 3.2 percent year-to-date in April 2025
Vietnam’s April 2025 CPI rose 0.07 percent month-on-month and 3.12 percent year-on-year and was up 1.37 percent since December 2024, according to the latest data from the National Office of Statistics. Year-to-date CPI (Jan–Apr) also increased 3.2 percent with core inflation up 0.21 percent month-on-month and 3.05 percent year to date.
Securities: Vietnam’s long delayed KRX trading system finally goes live
Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HoSE) has officially launched its new KRX trading system, ten years after it was first conceived, VietnamNet has reported. It’s hoped the new system will improve liquidity, trading efficiency, and pave the way for a market status upgrade.
Gold: Vietnam demand slips despite investor interest and regional resilience: WGC
Gold jewellery demand in Vietnam fell by 15 percent year-on-year to 3.5 tonnes in Q1 2025, though it rose 5 percent from the previous quarter, according to the World Gold Council (WGC) Gold Demand Trends: Q1 2025. Bar and coin investment demand also dropped by 15 percent year-on-year to 12 tonnes, despite a 46 percent quarter-on-quarter rise.
Defense: Experts weigh in on Vietnam’s shift from Russian to Western arms
Vietnam’s push to modernise its military and reduce dependence on Russian arms has opened the door to Western defence firms, but experts have told Breaking Defense that unclear procurement processes, political risks, and capacity gaps in logistics and maintenance could complicate their path into the market
Economy: Vietnam PM holds steady on 8 percent growth target despite US tariff threat
In a report delivered to the National Assembly, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has outlined a sweeping economic agenda centred on sustaining growth, diversifying markets, and negotiating a resolution to the proposed US “reciprocal” tariffs. He has said the government intends to maintain its growth target of 8 percent for 2025, even as it faces rising trade tensions with the United States.
Vietnam’s Yarn Manufacturing Industry 2025: Key Players, Exports & Trends
Driven by strong export growth, particularly to markets like China, South Korea, Japan, and the United States, Vietnam’s yarn industry has positioned itself as a vital link in the global textile supply chain. The country’s yarn exports, which include both synthetic and natural fibres, have seen steady increases in recent years. In response to global demand for sustainable and eco-friendly textiles, Vietnamese manufacturers are also adopting more sustainable practices, incorporating organic and recycled materials, and improving production efficiency to reduce environmental impact.
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