June 20, 2025
Agriculture: Vietnam corn imports jump 16.13 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of corn reached US$265.12 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant increase of 16.13 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$1.04 billion.
Automotive: Vietnam motor vehicle imports up by 0.82 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of motor vehicles reached US$426.38 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a slight increase of 0.82 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$1.83 billion.
Vietnam Market Wrap: VN-Index edges down 0.20 percent as foreign investors remain net sellers
Vietnam’s VN-Index slipped 0.20 percent to close at 1,349.35 on 20 June, with total trading value at VND 22,259.36 billion. Foreign investors posted net selling of VND 573 billion for the session.
Manufacturing: Vietnam plastic products exports up 6.63% in May
Vietnam’s exports of plastic products reached US$649.68 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This marks a significant increase of 6.63 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$2.97 billion.
Energy Vietnam petroleum product exports plunge 34.36% in May
Vietnam’s exports of petroleum products reached US$60.23 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This marks a significant decrease of 34.36 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$413.38 million.
Vietnam News Roundup: June 13 to June 19
This week’s Vietnam news roundup covers Vietnam’s new BRICS partnership, updates to its emissions trading scheme, a major LNG power project, moves to tax soft drinks and tighten e-commerce tax collection, as well as corporate bond issuances, foreign stock trading activity, key outcomes from the crackdown on counterfeit goods, and more…
In today’s Vietnam news: Facebook account theft ring shut down, Minimum wage to rise from Jan 1, Nuclear power project reorganisation proposed, No jail
In today’s Vietnam news: Research prosecution exemption, Fuel retailer losses, Semiconductor degree requirements, Eurocham BCI, Government bond auction Wednesday, Australia tourist visa problems, Coffee
In today’s Vietnam news: Accor-Sun Group agreement, US largest ethanol supplier, Demographic dividend to end 3 years early, Maritime economy development, ACV looking to
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This is an interview with Dr Nuno F. Ribeiro, Associate Professor, International Tourism & Hospitality Management at Copenhagen Business College, formerly of RMIT Vietnam. It