June 27, 2025
Food & beverage: Vietnam fruit & beverage imports rise 4.80 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of fruits and vegetables reached US$195.72 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 4.80 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$987.32 million.
Consumer goods: Vietnam cosmetics imports climb 5.15 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations reached US$131.76 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 5.15 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$610.43 million.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s luggage & accessories exports up 4.45% in May
Vietnam’s exports of handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear and umbrellas reached US$411.05 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 4.45 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$1.80 billion.
Minimum wage: Vietnam labour union proposes 9.2 percent hike from January 2026
The Vietnam General Confederation of Labor has proposed a minimum wage increase of 8.3 to 9.2 percent from January 1, 2026, citing inflation, productivity gains, and rising living costs. Employers, however, are calling for a more modest adjustment of 3 to 5 percent, Dan Tri has reported.
Real estate: Gamuda’s Vietnam sales surge 165 percent, driving property growth
Malaysian construction group Gamuda Bhd reported a sharp rise in Vietnam project sales, Bloomberg has reported. Sales were up 165 percent year-on-year over nine months.
Vietnam News Roundup: June 20 to June 26
This week’s Vietnam news roundup covers dong depreciation, IMF and Fitch reform calls, bond market risks, F&B revenue decline, US tariff responses, foreign investor trading, CRC’s retail expansion, shifts in the tourism and pharma sectors, and more…
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