October 11, 2025
Footwear exports from Vietnam fall 14.4 percent in September 2025 amid sharp US slowdown
Vietnam exported footwear worth US$1.71 billion in September 2025, down 14.4 percent from August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Phones imported by Vietnam top US$1.21 billions in September 2025, China and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam’s imports of telephones, mobile phones, and parts rose 8.9 percent month-on-month to US$1.21 billion in September 2025, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$8.19 billion.
Asian visitors to Vietnam fall 8.5 percent in September month-on-month
Vietnam welcomed 1.24 million visitors from Asia in September 2025, down 8.5 percent from August, according to the National Statistics Office. Year-to-date arrivals from the region, however, reached 12.24 million, up 17.4 percent compared with the same period last year.
Crude oil production in Vietnam down 1.84 percent in September 2025
Crude oil production in Vietnam fell 1.84 percent month-on-month to 690,000 tonnes in September 2025, according to data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam to introduce gold import quota system, but limits tied to SBV policy goals
Vietnam’s central bank will begin issuing annual import and export quotas for gold starting October 10, 2025, under a new circular, VN Express has reported. However, annual quotas will be set based on monetary policy goals, and foreign reserve levels, which could limit efficacy.
Wood industry in Vietnam under growing strain as new US tariffs reshape export dynamics
Vietnam’s wood industry is under growing strain as new U.S. tariffs reshape export dynamics and raise concerns over the country’s 2025 trade outlook, Dong Nai Online has reported. The article includes comments from Ngo Si Hoai, Vice Chairman and Secretary General of the Vietnam Timber and Forest Products Association, who says the U.S. decision will significantly affect Vietnamese wood exports, leaving companies little room to adjust in the short term.
F&B: Report finds modest Vietnam H1 revenue growth, number of outlets down 7.1 percent
Vietnam’s food and beverage sector earned VND 406.1 trillion or US$15.4 billion in the first half of 2025, a marginal rise from VND 403.9 trillion or US$15.3 billion a year earlier, according to iPOS.vn and reported by The Investor.
Drinks and tobacco prices in Vietnam up 2.35 percent year-on-year in September
Vietnam’s drinks and tobacco consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.12 percent in September 2025 from the previous month, driven by higher consumer demand during the summer and the Vu Lan Festival, alongside increased production costs, according to the National Statistics Office.
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