June 23, 2025
US tariffs: Vietnamese firms shift to automation and market diversification, new PwC survey shows
A new PwC Vietnam survey shows that local manufacturers are accelerating automation, lean manufacturing, and market diversification in response to the prospect of a 46 percent US tariff. The findings reveal that firms are looking beyond short-term cost cutting and moving toward more structural adjustments to maintain competitiveness.
Industry: Vietnam ferrous waste & scrap imports decline by 14.88 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of ferrous waste and scrap reached US$170.28 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant decrease of 14.88 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$812.53 million.
Mining: Vietnam ores and mineral imports plunge by 29.57 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of ores and other minerals products reached US$235.62 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant decrease of 29.57 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$1.31 billion.
Banking & finance: Vietnam’s financial hub ambitions clouded by governance, transparency gaps: Alvarez & Marsal
Vietnam’s ambitions to become a credible regional financial hub risk falling short without stronger transparency, enforcement, and governance, Douglas Jackson, Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal, has warned in an article published by The Investor.
Vietnam Market Wrap: VN-Index climbs above 1,358 as industrials rally, foreign outflows continue
The VN-Index rose 8.83 points to close at 1,358.18 on 23 June 2025, up 0.65 percent, with total trading value reaching VND 21,752.59 billion or approximately US$836 million. The session saw moderate gains led by select industrial and construction stocks, while bank stocks were mixed.
Cashew Nuts: Vietnam Exports Surge 11.49% in May
Vietnam’s exports of cashew nuts reached US$550.84 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant increase of 11.49 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$1.88 billion.
Agriculture: Vietnam tea exports jump 25.99% in May
Vietnam’s exports of tea reached US$18.66 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant increase of 25.99 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$76.50 million. Vietnam is a major global tea exporter, ranking among the top five.
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
In today’s Vietnam news: Vietnam Airlines trading restrictions removed, Insurance payouts VSS, Car sales June, 23+ years prison term recommended counterfeit supplements, Counterfeit shoes
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