June 24, 2025
Consumer goods: Vietnam electric consumer products imports dip 2.67 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of electric consumer products and parts thereof reached US$232.32 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a slight decrease of 2.67 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$1.25 billion.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index climbs, VNDirect most popular among foreign buyers, June 24
The VN-Index climbed 8.59 points, or 0.63 percent, to close at 1,366.77 on Tuesday. Total trading value reached VND 25,606.88 billion or US$984.88 million, showing improved liquidity and sentiment across the market, according to data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Still image & video cameras: Vietnam exports dip 17.68% in May
Vietnam’s exports of still image, video cameras and parts thereof reached US$532.20 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant decrease of 17.68 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$2.91 billion.
Mining: Vietnam ores & minerals exports plunge 51.66% in May
Vietnam’s exports of ores and other minerals product reached US$12.90 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This marks a significant decrease of 51.66 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$84.79 million.
Coffee: Vietnam prices fall sharply on stronger Brazilian supply and shifting investor capital
Vietnamese and global coffee prices have fallen steeply since early May, with market experts pointing to oversupply and reduced speculative interest as the key drivers, Zing News has reported.
Policy: Vietnam PM says gov’t to crackdown on currency, gold speculation to tackle Middle East conflict risks
Vietnam’s government intends to mitigate economic risks arising from escalating Middle East conflict by stepping up action against speculation in gold and foreign currency markets, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told a high-level meeting on 23 June, VietnamNet has reported.
How Low Can the Vietnamese Dong Go? Why it’s Sliding & What Might Happen Next
Vietnam’s dong has weakened 2.83 percent this year, diverging from regional peers, as State Bank interventions have the currency overvalued and FX reserves depleted. With this in mind, this article looks at how it’s reached this point, what is happening now, and where it might be headed next.
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