June 13, 2025
Industry: Vietnam chemicals imports down 5.70 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of chemicals reached US$671.33 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 5.70 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$3.25 billion.
Vietnam Market Wrap: Vietnam stock market dips as foreign investors turn net sellers
The VN-Index closed at 1,315.49 on June 13, falling 7.50 points or 0.57 percent, as selling pressure dominated across key sectors. Total trading value reached VND 27,143.98 billion or approximately US$1.04 billion.
Footwear: Vietnam exports dip 3.45% in May, but China and South Korea see massive gains
Vietnam’s exports of footwear reached US$2.15 billion in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a slight decrease of 3.45 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$9.76 billion.
Tax: New decree requires e-commerce platforms collect tax for Vietnam sellers
Decree 117/2025/NĐ-CP has officially been issued, introducing stricter tax compliance obligations for e-commerce platforms, including requiring platforms to collect tax on behalf of their Vietnamese sellers.
Electricity: Vietnam generates 127.6 billion kWh in first five months of 2025, coal remains dominant
Vietnam’s total electricity output for the month of May was 28.6 billion kWh, with the system reaching a peak capacity of 49,759 MW, according to a press release from state power providers Electricity Vietnam. Notably, coal remains the key power source accounting for 56.8 percent of power generated.
Banking and finance: Vietnam corporate bond issues top US$1.8 billion in May
Vietnam’s corporate bond market showed signs of renewed activity in May, with VND 46.77 trillion (US$1.80 billion) worth of private placements across 42 deals, according to data from the Vietnam Bond Market Association (VBMA) as of May 31.
Vietnam News Roundup: June 6 to June 12
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