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Day: June 9, 2025
Computers & electrical products: Vietnam exports jump 12.36% in May
the-shiv June 9, 2025 11:00 pm
Vietnam’s exports of computers, electrical products, spare-parts, and components thereof reached an impressive US$9.15 billion in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This marks a substantial increase of 12.36 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$38.42 billion.
Industry: Vietnam machines and tools imports jump 7.89 percent in May
the-shiv June 9, 2025 7:23 pm
Vietnam’s imports of machine, equipment, tools, and instruments reached US$5.32 billion in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant increase of 7.89 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$22.90 billion.
Vietnam Market Wrap: VN-Index slides as foreign investors resume selling
the-shiv June 9, 2025 5:18 pm
The VN-Index fell 19.32 points, or 1.45 percent, to close at 1,310.57 on June 9, with total trading value reaching VND 17.82 trillion (US$685.38 million). The market faced strong selling pressure in the afternoon session, dragging major stocks lower across multiple sectors.
Electronics: Vietnam phone imports plunge by 13.92 percent in May, China leads despite decline
the-shiv June 9, 2025 10:05 am
Vietnam’s imports of telephones, mobile phones, and parts thereof reached US$746.79 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant decrease of 13.92 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$4.16 billion.
Vietnam’s Economy in May: Unpacked
Mark Barnes June 9, 2025 8:14 am
Last Friday, the National Statistics Office (NSO) released its May economic update. For the most part, the data was on trend, however, it comes amidst broad trade uncertainty and a generally hazy global economic picture. Against this backdrop, this article breaks down the key data points and policy factors that shaped Vietnam’s economic landscape in May.
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