June 26, 2025
Energy: Vietnam LPG imports plunge by 40.52 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG) reached US$146.17 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant decrease of 40.52 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$794.76 million.
Stock market: VN-Index dips slightly as foreign investors net sell HPG, STB, ACB
The VN-Index closed at 1,365.67 on June 26, down 1.08 points or 0.08 percent, with total trading value reaching VND 19.17 trillion or US$737.31 million, according to data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Cameras: Vietnam imports dip 3.98 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of still image, video cameras, and parts thereof reached US$198.17 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 3.98 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$939.75 million.
Retail: Vietnam’s secondhand market set to reach US$1.28 billion in 2025: Report
Vietnam’s recommerce sector is poised for double-digit growth, with the market expected to expand by 13.7 percent year-on-year to US$1.28 billion in 2025, according to a report from Research and Markets.
Explainer: What’s Driving Vietnam’s Stock Market Rally?
Despite rising nearly 100 points this year, Vietnam’s VN-Index rally is far from broad-based. A closer look reveals that just four stocks — all tied to the Vingroup ecosystem — account for nearly 90 percent of gains. In a challenging global economic environment, this concentration raises questions about the sustainability of the rally and highlights the need for careful scrutiny before jumping in.
Economy: IMF urges Vietnam to boost policy flexibility amid trade tensions at end Article IV mission
The IMF’s 2025 Article IV mission to Vietnam, wrapped up this week, with mission chief Paulo Medas warning that global trade tensions and financial uncertainty pose serious risks to the country’s outlook.
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