May 28, 2025
Coal: Vietnam exports surge 310.67 percent in April, Japan top destination
Vietnam’s exports of coal reached US$18.64 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an extraordinary increase of 310.67 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$46.09 million.
Vietnam Market Wrap: VN-Index edges up as foreign investors maintain net selling stance
The VN-Index inched up 2.06 points to close at 1,341.87 on 28 May, marking a 0.15 percent increase. Total trading value reached VND 22.42 trillion, equivalent to approximately US$863.85 million. Market sentiment remained cautious, with gains in select large-cap stocks offset by ongoing foreign outflows.
Paper products: Vietnam imports up slightly in April, China key source
Vietnam’s imports of paper products reached US$107.64 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a slight increase of 2.71 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) import value of US$363.53 million.
Tea: Vietnam exports slightly up 0.36 percent in April, Pakistan top destination
Vietnam’s exports of tea reached US$14.81 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a marginal increase of 0.36 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$57.84 million.
Trans shipping: To What Extent is Vietnam China’s backdoor to the U.S.?
Vietnam’s role as a transshipment hub for Chinese goods has become a key point of contention between the US and Vietnam. While there seems to be little question that this practice is taking place, there does seem to be some debate as to what extent. With this in mind, this article looks at a few key data points worth considering.
Logistics: Vietnam, France firms team up on US$492 million Hai Phong port expansion
Saigon Newport Corporation (SNP), under the Ministry of National Defense, will partner with France’s CMA CGM to build berths 7 and 8 at Lach Huyen, Hai Phong, with operation targeted for 2028, Cafe F has reported. The deep-water project is valued at VND 12.79 trillion or US$492 million, including VND 1.92 trillion or US$73.8 million in equity from SNP and VND 10.87 trillion or US$418.2 million in mobilised capital.
Garments & textiles: Vietnamese industry leaders weigh Trump tariff pause and future risks
Former President Donald Trump’s remark distancing the US from producing items like “sneakers and T-shirts” has been welcomed by Vietnamese textile and footwear leaders as a sign that US tariffs may spare essential consumer goods like apparel, Tuoi Tre is reporting. Industry leaders see it as a positive signal amid a 90-day suspension of reciprocal US tariffs—but remain wary of deeper vulnerabilities.
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