June 21, 2025
Ceramics: Vietnam exports dip 4.70% in May
Vietnam’s exports of ceramic products reached US$53.92 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 4.70 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$262.69 million.
Yarn: Vietnam imports see modest 0.60% rise in May
Vietnam’s imports of yarn reached US$251.94 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a modest increase of 0.60 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$1.15 billion.
Agriculture: Vietnam’s animal fodder and material imports reach $426 million in May
Vietnam’s imports of animal fodders and animal fodder materials amounted to $426 million in May, representing a 4.27% increase compared to April. For the year-to-date, total imports in this category reached $2 billion, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fruits & vegetables: Vietnam exports surge 17.77% in May
Vietnam’s exports of fruits and vegetables reached US$616.54 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant increase of 17.77 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$2.30 billion.
Tourism: Club Med’s Vietnam sales surge 32 percent in 2024 on ski, luxury travel demand
Club Med’s total sales from Vietnam rose 32 percent year-on-year, driven by rising demand for ski and upscale all-inclusive holidays, the company has said in a press release. Hokkaido resorts accounted for 56 percent of bookings from Vietnam for ski travel in 2024, followed by strong sales to Maldives and Bali.
Food & beverage: Vietnam industry revenue down 10.1 percent in Q1: FiinGroup
Vietnam’s F&B industry revenue fell 10.1 percent quarter-on-quarter, largely driven by a 15.4 percent drop in domestic sales after Tet, according to a report from FiinGroup. Export momentum was stronger, with F&B exports up 13.1 percent year-on-year.
Economy: Fitch says Vietnam GDP to grow 5.6 percent in 2025, affirms Vietnam at BB+ rating
Vietnam’s GDP is forecast to grow 5.6 percent in 2025 and 5.3 percent in 2026, down from 7.1 percent in 2024, Fitch Ratings has said. It has, however, also highlighted risks from rising leverage, trade policy uncertainty, and structural weaknesses in governance and the banking sector.
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