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Day: July 5, 2025
Average Salary in Vietnam 2025 [Q2 Update]: Monthly & by Sector
the-shiv July 5, 2025 5:25 pm
Vietnam has a reputation for abundant low cost labour. This has been instrumental to its rise as a key global manufacturing hub. That said, wages can vary greatly across sectors and industries, and by region. This article discusses the average salary in Vietnam and provides a glimpse into what firms can realistically expect to pay their staff when starting a business in Vietnam.
Agriculture: Vietnam pepper exports dip 1.01% in May
the-shiv July 5, 2025 5:08 pm
Vietnam’s exports of pepper reached US$182.28 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a slight decrease of 1.01 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$690.43 million.
Inflation: Vietnam June CPI rises 0.48 percent month-on-month, driven by housing and fuel
the-shiv July 5, 2025 4:48 pm
Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) in June 2025 rose 0.48 percent from May, largely driven by higher housing material costs and fuel prices, according to the National Statistics Office.
Wheat: Vietnam Imports Plummet 56.17 Percent in May, Brazil’s Absence Looms Large
the-shiv July 5, 2025 4:42 pm
Vietnam’s imports of wheat reached US$91.04 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a drastic decrease of 56.17 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$728.97 million.
Trade: Vietnam exports up 14.4 percent in first half of 2025, trade surplus narrows
the-shiv July 5, 2025 4:40 pm
Vietnam’s export turnover reached US$219.83 billion in the first six months of 2025, an increase of 14.4 percent year-on-year, according to the National Statistics Office.
Industry: Vietnam Industrial Production Index rises 9.2 percent in first half of 2025
the-shiv July 5, 2025 4:34 pm
Vietnam’s index of industrial production (IIP) grew 9.2 percent year-on-year in the first six months of 2025, accelerating from 8.0 percent in the same period of 2024. The processing and manufacturing sector led the expansion, while mining remained a drag on overall performance, according to the National Statistics Office.
Economy: Vietnam GDP growth reaches 7.96 percent in Q2 2025, NSO
the-shiv July 5, 2025 4:31 pm
Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by an estimated 7.96 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, marking the second-highest Q2 growth since 2020.
Growth was driven by robust performance across all major sectors, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO).
Vietnam CPI Tracker: June Update [data set]
the-shiv July 5, 2025 4:00 pm
Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index was up 3.57 percent in June 2025 over June 2024. This represents a 2.02 percent jump over the end of last year. The biggest month on month increases were seen in Housing and construction materials (+1.42 percent) and other goods and transport (+1.66 percent).
Dairy: Non-trade barriers key challenge in Vietnam, ASEAN: Fonterra
the-shiv July 5, 2025 9:10 am
Persistent non-trade barriers (NTBs) in ASEAN markets, including Vietnam, present significant operational challenges for dairy firm Fonterra, its general manager of Trade Strategy Justine Aroll has said in corporate commentary published by the Vietnam Investment Review.
Renewables: Vietnam rooftop solar regulatory overhaul to unlock Vietnam’s green growth: YKVN’s Mazur
the-shiv July 5, 2025 8:18 am
Vietnam’s 2025 rooftop solar (RTS) regulatory overhaul offers a clear, bankable path for investors, according to Eli Mazur, partner at YKVN and a leading expert on Vietnam’s energy and FDI legal framework.
Manufacturing: Vietnam furniture market to reach US$13.14 billion by 2030
the-shiv July 5, 2025 8:02 am
Vietnam’s furniture market is projected to grow from US$9.62 billion in 2025 to US$13.14 billion by 2030, recording a robust CAGR of 6.43 percent, according to a report from Mordor Intelligence.
Food & beverage: Vietnam food service market set to reach US$54.27 billion by 2033: Report
the-shiv July 5, 2025 7:53 am
Vietnam’s food service market is projected to grow from US$21.92 billion in 2024 to US$54.27 billion by 2033, marking a CAGR of 9.70 percent during 2025–2033, according to a report from IMARC Group.
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