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Day: June 11, 2025
Phones: Vietnam exports surge 22.56% in May, with strong growth to USA, UK, and Italy
the-shiv June 11, 2025 11:46 pm
Vietnam’s exports of telephones, mobile phones, and parts thereof reached US$4.61 billion in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant increase of 22.56 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$22.41 billion.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam fabric imports up 2.35 percent in May
the-shiv June 11, 2025 8:00 pm
Vietnam’s imports of fabrics reached US$1.45 billion in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a modest increase of 2.35 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$6.32 billion.
Vietnam Market Wrap: VN-Index slips slightly as foreign investors return to net selling
the-shiv June 11, 2025 7:43 pm
The VN-Index closed at 1,315.20, down 1.03 points or 0.08 percent, on total trading value of VND 14.47 trillion (around US$556.63 million). The session showed modest declines across key sectors, with weak momentum limiting upside potential.
Energy: Vietnam’s coal imports fall 2.94 percent in May
the-shiv June 11, 2025 6:00 pm
Vietnam’s imports of coal reached US$685.50 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 2.94 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$3.21 billion.
Education: Vietnam’s English centre chain owes US$2.38 million in delayed social insurance payments
the-shiv June 11, 2025 9:23 am
Apax Leaders, the once-prominent English centre chain linked to embattled businessman Nguyen Ngoc Thuy, has accrued nearly VND 62 billion or US$2.38 million in unpaid social insurance obligations, in Hanoi, VN Express has reported→view source.
Automotive: China’s Geely factory freeze casts uncertainty over Tasco’s Vietnam assembly plans
the-shiv June 11, 2025 8:59 am
China’s Geely has announced a global halt on new factory projects casting doubt on its planned US$168 million car assembly joint venture with Vietnam’s Tasco in Thai Binh, Tuoi Tre has reported.
Aquaculture: US’s Cargill exits Vietnam aquaculture feed market, closes two plants
the-shiv June 11, 2025 7:56 am
Cargill has confirmed it is exiting Vietnam’s aquafeed business, including the closure of its facilities in Dong Thap and Long An, and its aquaculture technical application centre (TAC) in Tien Giang, Chan Nuoi Vietnam has reported.
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