October 25, 2025
Vietnam’s Vingroup signs MOU with Congo to develop real estate, electric vehicle market
Vingroup has signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, to develop a 6,300-hectare riverside megacity and help the country transition over 300,000 petrol vehicles to electric ones, Nguoi Quan Sat has reported.
France buys US$337 billion of Vietnam’s exports in September, down 5.97 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s exports to France fell by 5.97 percent in September 2025 compared with August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Total export value reached US$337.35 million, bringing the year-to-date figure to nearly US$2.98 billion.
African Swine Fever weighing heavily on Vietnam small-hold farmers as local pork prices drop
Vietnam’s pig farmers are struggling as live hog prices fall to around VND 50,000 or US$1.90 per kilogram, down from VND 68,000 or US$2.58 last month Dan Tri has reported.
Intel is planning to expand its operations in Vietnam: local media
Intel plans to shift more of its assembly, packaging, and testing operations from Costa Rica to Vietnam, VnExpress has reported
Dairy imports into Vietnam fall 5.10 percent in September, New Zealand and USA top suppliers
Vietnam’s imports of milk and milk products fell by 5.10 percent in September 2025 compared with August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Total imports reached US$100.14 million, bringing the year-to-date value to US$1.06 billion.
Vietnam News Headlines Today, Business & Economy, 25 October 2025
Vietnam news today with a focus on business and the economy in short, sharp summaries with a Western perspective, without the propaganda.
Plastic products exports from Vietnam to the USA down 6.98 percent in September 2025
Vietnam’s exports of plastic products declined month-on-month in September 2025, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Total export value reached US$592.93 million, down from US$637.43 million in August.
Beer production in Vietnam up 4.52 percent in September 2025
Vietnam’s beer production rose 4.52 percent month-on-month in September to 424 million litres, up from 405 million litres in August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
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