June 19, 2025
Garments & textiles: Vietnam cotton imports dip 4.75 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of cotton reached US$276.46 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 4.75 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$1.35 billion.
Vietnam Market Wrap: VN-Index rises 0.39 percent as foreign investors net sell US$34 million
The VN-Index gained 5.21 points to close at 1,352.04 on June 19, up 0.39 percent for the day. Total trading value reached VND 18,731.53 billion, or about US$720 million.
Technical fabrics: Vietnam exports up 9.53% in May
Vietnam’s exports of tyre cord fabrics and other fabrics for technical uses reached US$70.83 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 9.53 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$326.48 million.
Toys & sports equipment: Vietnam exports soar 25.21% in May
Vietnam’s exports of toys and sports requisites, parts and accessories thereof reached US$675.21 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant increase of 25.21 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$2.45 billion.
Rubber: Vietnam exports surge 25.43% in May
Vietnam’s exports of rubber reached US$174.92 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant increase of 25.43 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$1.05 billion.
Transport & infrastructure: Vietnam’s US$67 billion high-speed railway faces 140-year capital recovery, minister warns
If the Government of Vietnam were to spend US$67 billion on the proposed North-South high-speed railway, as opposed to funding the project through private investment, it could take up to 140 years to recover the initial capital, Minister of Construction, Tran Hong Minh, has said and Thanh Nien has reported.
Technology: Vietnam’s Telegram ban sees crypto communication plummet
User activity in ten major Vietnamese crypto communities dropped over 45 percent within days of Vietnam’s Telegram ban going into effect, according to a report from Tiger Research.
Intellectual property: Vietnam moves closer to launching specialised IP court
A draft resolution on court establishment and jurisdiction in Vientam, to include specialised IP courts, has been submitted for review, targeting a 1 July 2025 effective date, Mondaq has reported.
Energy: Germany’s GEO Group to invest US$50 million in Vietnam renewable energy training hub
Germany’s GEO Group will invest US$50 million to develop a renewable energy workforce training and development centre in Binh Dinh province, in south-central Vietnam, The Investor has reported.
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