June 22, 2025
Precious stones & metals: Vietnam exports surge 11.87% in May
Vietnam’s exports of precious stones, precious metals, and articles thereof reached US$51.69 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 11.87 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$258.61 million.
Industry: Vietnam iron and steel exports drop 15.48 percent in May
Vietnam’s exports of iron and steel reached US$600.08 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This marks a significant decrease of 15.48 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$3.09 billion.
Banking & finance: Asian Bond Monitor report confirms structural weaknesses in Vietnam bond market
Vietnam’s bond market continues to show key structural weaknesses, according to the Asia Bond Monitor June 2025. The market remains highly concentrated, with limited corporate issuance and a small sustainable bond segment.
Rubber: Vietnam imports jump 19.36 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of rubber reached US$242.58 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant increase of 19.36 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$1.19 billion.
Food & beverage: Vietnam’s fragmented food safety system leaves risks unaddressed, says Alinea International
Vietnam’s food safety culture remains weak, with gaps in hygiene, enforcement, and legal frameworks leaving the public exposed to foodborne illness, according to Brian Bedard, director of Food Safety and Animal Health at Alinea International.
Real estate: Global Minimum Tax, US reciprocal tariffs could threaten Vietnam margins and sentiment, says Knight Frank
Vietnam’s property market faces headwinds from the coming Global Minimum Tax and uncertainty over US reciprocal tariffs, both of which could weigh on developer margins and investor sentiment, Global property advisory firm Knight Frank has said in an analysis published by The Investor.
Industrial real estate: Japan’s Nippon Koei to advise Vietnamese developer on Long Thanh project
Japanese engineering consultancy Nippon Koei has been hired by Dong Nai Tan Hiep Industrial Park to advise on its Bau Can – Tan Hiep Industrial Park project, VN Express has reported. The project reflects a growing trend of Vietnamese developers engaging foreign expertise to design industrial parks that meet international environmental and technical standards..
In today’s Vietnam news: GS TL on AI, Saigon Economic Times last issue, Fuel prices cut, Vinhomes issuing more bonds, Counterfeit Korean cosmetics store,
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