May 26, 2025
Vietnam Market Wrap: VN-Index gains 1.37 percent as foreign investors slightly net sell
The VN-Index closed higher on Monday, rising 18.05 points, or 1.37 percent, to end at 1,332.51, supported by strong gains in blue-chip stocks. Total market trading value reached VND 23.18 trillion or approximately US$891 million.
Ceramics: Vietnam exports up 5.06 percent in April, USA top destination
Vietnam’s exports of ceramic products reached US$56.58 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 5.06 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$208.84 million.
Milk & milk products: Vietnam imports fall 2.5 percent in April, New Zealand main source
Vietnam’s imports of milk and milk products reached US$111.38 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a slight 2.50 percent decrease compared to the import value in March, with a year-to-date import value of US$451.94 million for this category.
Steel: Vietnam’s SMC claws back into profit amid debt write-downs and real estate drag
SMC Investment and Trading JSC (HoSE: SMC) returned to profit in 2024, posting a VND 12.1 billion (US$465,000) gain after two years of deep losses, VietnamNet has reported.
Technical fabrics: Vietnam exports down 7.36 percent in April, USA top destination
Vietnam’s exports of technical fabrics reached US$64.66 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 7.36 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$255.66 million.
Creative industries: Vietnam horror flick gets global release after local box office success
Vietnam’s top-grossing horror film, Detective Kien: The Headless Horror, a supernatural thriller set in the Nguyen Dynasty, is set to roll out in 12 international markets this month, Deadline has reported.
Vietnam Shoots the (Telegram) Messenger: Implications & Impacts
Telegram is set to be banned in Vietnam because it is allegedly being used for nefarious activities. Foreign firms should see this as a reminder of the often arbitrary and unpredictable nature of Vietnam’s digital regulatory environment.
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