June 7, 2025
Trade: Vietnam’s monthly surplus with US grows 16 percent May over April
Vietnam’s trade surplus with the United States expanded significantly in May, according to the latest customs data. Notably, the growing US–Vietnam trade surplus does not bode well for the intensified scrutiny from Washington amid ongoing concerns over bilateral trade imbalances.
Currency: Vietnam avoids ‘manipulator’ tag but still under scrutiny per Treasury FX report
The US Treasury has stopped short of naming Vietnam a currency manipulator, but has continued to flag several key concerns over how the dong is managed, according to its June 2025 Report to Congress on Macroeconomic and Foreign Exchange Policies.
Banking & finance: Japan’s AEON seeks to void Vietnam finance acquisition over false accounting
AEON Financial Service (AFS) has declared its acquisition of Vietnamese lender Post and Telecommunication Finance Company (PTF) invalid, citing serious accounting irregularities prior to the deal, the firm has said in a statement.
Agriculture: AFIA secures US$242,600 for Vietnam export push
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has secured US$242,600 in funding from the US Department of Agriculture’s Emerging Markets Program (EMP) to expand its market development efforts in Vietnam, World Grain has reported.
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