June 18, 2025
Seafood: Vietnam fisheries products imports rise 5.17 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of fishery products reached US$281.15 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 5.17 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$1.31 billion.
Coffee: Vietnam exports dip 10.97% in May
Vietnam’s exports of coffee reached US$859.91 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 10.97 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$4.70 billion.
Vietnam Market Wrap: VN-Index slips 0.06 percent as foreign trading turns net negative
The VN-Index edged down 0.86 points, or 0.06 percent, to close at 1,346.83 on Wednesday, with total trading value reaching VND 20,283.37 billion, or approximately US$780.13 million. Sentiment was cautious as key stocks saw mixed performance.
Agriculture: Vietnam fertiliser exports jump 13.76% in May
Vietnam’s exports of fertilizers reached US$78.04 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant increase of 13.76 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$372.02 million.
Food processing: Vietnam cashew nut imports plummet by 40 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of cashew nuts reached US$434.17 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant decrease of 40.70 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$2.08 billion.
Vietnam’s BRICS Partnership: Risks & Benefits
Vietnam’s new BRICS partnership offers potential access to new financing and export markets but also carries risks. That said, it is only a small step forward and looks more like a pragmatic hedge than a major strategic shift.
Tax: Vietnam extends 8 percent VAT cut through end-2026
Vietnam’s National Assembly has approved a reduction in the value-added tax (VAT) rate from 10 percent to 8 percent for most goods and services, effective from July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026, in a move aimed at stimulating economic activity, The Investor has reported.
Real estate: Trump family to net US$5 million from Vietnam licensing deal
A Trump branded resort and golf course project in northern Vietnam is reportedly set to new the Trump family US$5 million, with US$4 million paid already, according to a disclosure to the US Office of Government Ethics.
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