May 14, 2025
Healthcare: Japan’s IHW looking to build high-end hospital in Hanoi
Japan’s International Healthcare and Welfare Group (IHW) is looking at 2.5 ha of land in the North Hanoi Smart City for a 200-bed high-end hospital, English language news site, The Investor is reporting. The project is inspired by top-tier Japanese institutions like Sanno Hospital and Mita Hospital, the publication has reported.
Petroleum products: Vietnam imports up slightly in April, Singapore leads
Vietnam’s imports of petroleum products reached US$577.95 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a slight increase of 3.69 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) import value of US$2.23 billion.
The “Existential” Tariff Threat to US Footwear Brands & What That Means for Vietnam
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America has warned that the “reciprocal” tariffs announced last month pose an existential threat to American footwear businesses. This article explores how that threat could play out in Vietnam.
Parts and accessories of motor vehicles: Vietnam imports down in April, China leads
Vietnam’s imports of parts and accessories of motor vehicles reached US$434.05 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 9.73 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) import value of US$1.70 billion.
Toys & sports requisites: Vietnam exports up 14.59 percent in April, USA top destination
Vietnam’s exports of toys and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof reached US$539.25 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant increase of 14.59 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$1.77 billion.
Rice: Vietnam exports up 5.60 percent in April, Philippines top destination
Vietnam’s exports of rice reached US$560.23 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 5.60 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$1.77 billion.
Tax: Vietnam government submits proposal to extend VAT cut until end-2026
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has officially submitted a draft resolution to the National Assembly, seeking to extend the 2 percent Value-added Tax (VAT) reduction until December 31, 2026, Tuoi Tre has reported. The proposed extension applies to goods and services normally taxed at 10 percent, except for sectors such as telecoms, finance, insurance, real estate, mining (except coal), and luxury goods.
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