May 8, 2025
Machines & equipment: Vietnam exports up 0.88 percent in April, USA top destination
Vietnam’s exports of machine, equipment, tools and instruments reached US$4.71 billion in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a marginal increase of 0.88 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$17.09 billion.
Fabrics: Vietnam imports up 5.68 percent over March, China lead supplier
Vietnam’s imports of fabrics reached US$1.42 billion in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a 5.68 percent increase compared to the import value in March, with a year-to-date import value of US$4.87 billion for this category.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index climbs 1.55 percent on May 8
The VNIndex closed at 1,269.80 today, gaining 19.43 points or 1.55 percent, with a total trading value of VND 19.22 trillion, or US$739.2 million. The VN30 index also rose, climbing 1.99 percent to close at 1,351.10.
Computers & electrical products: Vietnam exports down 4.91 percent in April, USA top destination
Vietnam’s exports of computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof reached US$8.15 billion in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 4.91 percent compared to March, although the year-to-date (YTD) export value remains substantial at US$29.26 billion.
Phones: Vietnam exports down 22.04 percent in April, China top destination
Vietnam’s exports of phones reached US$3.76 billion in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant decrease of 22.04 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$17.80 billion.
Retail: Japan’s Aeon plans eightfold store expansion in Vietnam by 2030
Japan’s Aeon aims to expand from 12 to 100 general merchandise stores and super-supermarkets in Vietnam by 2030, Nikkei Asia has reported. It also plans to grow its network of smaller grocery stores to around 200 locations.
Economy: Vietnam announces US$20 billion credit package to drive growth
A total of 21 commercial banks have registered to participate in a VND 500 trillion (US$20 billion) credit package to support businesses in infrastructure and digital technology, Deputy Governor Dao Minh Tu has told a press conference. The package will offer interest rates at least 1 percent lower than current commercial lending rates for a minimum of two years.
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