May 23, 2025
Waste & scrap: Vietnam imports up 17.70 percent over March, Japan lead supplier
Vietnam’s imports of ferrous waste and scrap reached US$200.05 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant 17.70 percent increase compared to the import value in March, with a year-to-date import value of US$644.88 million for this category.
Pastry, sweets & cereals: Vietnam exports down 9.66 percent in April, USA top destination
Vietnam’s exports of pastry, sweets and cereals products reached US$97.49 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 9.66 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$390.38 million.
Stocks: VN-Index edges up as foreign investors maintain net selling streak
The VN-Index rose slightly by 0.62 points to close at 1,314.46, a modest gain of 0.05 percent. Total trading value across the market reached VND 16.9 trillion, or US$650 million, reflecting subdued sentiment amid a wait-and-see stance by investors.
Doing Business in Binh Duong 2025: Vietnam’s Industrial Powerhouse
Binh Duong province has emerged as a dynamic economic hub in Vietnam, attracting significant foreign direct investment. Its strategic location, coupled with a well-developed infrastructure and a relatively supportive government, has made it a prime destination for manufacturing and industrial operations. The province boasts a large concentration of industrial parks, offering ready-made facilities and utilities for businesses.
Clinker and cement: Vietnam exports slightly up 0.39 percent in April, Philippines top destination
Vietnam’s exports of clinker and cement reached US$112.45 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a marginal increase of 0.39 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$410.86 million.
Energy: Vietnam’s natural gas output continues slide, down 14% y-o-y in April
Vietnam’s natural gas extraction volume reached 535 million cubic metres in April 2025, according to estimates from the National Statistics Office. This marks a year-on-year drop of 13.1 percent, following a preliminary March output of 544.9 million m³, and continues a broader trend of subdued performance in the domestic gas sector.
Wheat: Vietnam imports surge in April, Brazil remains top supplier despite decrease
Vietnam’s imports of wheat reached US$207.69 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a substantial increase of 56.54 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) import value of US$637.93 million.
Doing Business in Bac Giang: Vietnam’s Emerging Industrial Powerhouse
Bac Giang province has rapidly transformed into a thriving industrial hub in Vietnam. Its strategic location, coupled with a business-friendly environment and a skilled workforce, has attracted significant foreign and domestic investment. The province offers a compelling proposition for businesses looking to tap into the Vietnamese market and leverage the country’s growing economic potential.
Vietnam News Roundup: May 16 to May 22
This week’s Vietnam News Roundup covers the approval of a new airline amid ongoing turbulence in the aviation sector, fresh funding for consumer finance firm F88, State Treasury deposits at SOEs raise questions about private sector parity, and more…
Energy: Investors allege Vietnam solar, wind subsidies cut without consent: Reuters
Vietnam’s state utility EVN has retroactively reduced previously agreed feed-in tariffs (FiTs) for some solar and wind projects, an investors’ petition seen by Reuters has alleged. A subsidiary of EVN has reportedly been calculating payments based on an FiT lower than what was originally agreed.
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