August 24, 2026
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Mining: Vietnam’s top export destinations for ores and other minerals product (June 2025)
the-shiv July 24, 2025
Vietnam’s exports of ores and other minerals products saw a substantial increase in June 2025, reaching $20,344,218, a 57.70 percent increase compared to May 2025 according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Consumer goods: Vietnam’s top import sources for electric consumer products and parts (June 2025)
the-shiv July 24, 2025
Vietnam’s imports of electric consumer products and parts saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $189,422,986, a -18.46 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Transport: Consumer sentiment toward electric motorbikes complicates Hanoi’s petrol bike phase-out
the-shiv July 24, 2025
As Hanoi moves ahead with plans to ban gasoline motorbikes, electric vehicle users are facing discrimination, infrastructure gaps, and regulatory uncertainty—raising questions about the city’s readiness for a green transport transition, VN Express has reported.
Economy: ADB cuts Vietnam 2025–26 growth and inflation forecasts
the-shiv July 24, 2025
Vietnam’s economic outlook for both 2025 and 2026, has been revised down by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on challenges in external demand, per the banks Asian Development Outlook July 2025. The country’s GDP growth forecast for 2025 has been cut from 6.6 percent to 6.3 percent, while the 2026 projection has been lowered from 6.5 percent to 6.0 percent.
Mining: Vietnam’s antimony industry to grow 35 percent annually through 2034: Report
the-shiv July 24, 2025
Vietnam’s antimony industry is forecast to expand from US$1.6 million in 2025 to US$23.83 million in 2034, achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.0 percent, according to a report from Research and Markets.
Stock market: Foreign investors net buy US$9.46 million as VN-Index edges up on mid-cap rally
the-shiv July 23, 2025
On Wednesday, July 23, Vietnam’s stock market ended slightly higher, thanks to strong buying in mid-sized companies—even as big-name stocks struggled to gain traction, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Economy: Philippines forecast to grow 5.6 percent in 2025: AMRO
the-shiv July 23, 2025
The Philippines is forecast to post GDP growth in 2025 at 5.6 percent, revised down from April’s 6.3 percent projection, according to the ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook Update, July 2025.
Economy: Indonesia growth forecast at 4.8 percent for 2025 in July AMRO update
the-shiv July 23, 2025
Indonesia’s GDP growth for 2025 remains steady at 5.1 percent, unchanged from the earlier forecast, with 2026 growth also maintained at 4.7 percent, according to the ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook Update, July 2025.
Economy: AMRO revises up Vietnam 2025 growth forecast to 7 percent
the-shiv July 23, 2025
Vietnam’s GDP growth is now projected at 6.5 percent in 2025, revised up from 6.2 percent in April, while 2026 growth is forecast at 6.4 percent, unchanged from earlier, according to the ASEAN Macroeconomic Research Organisation’s July 2025 Outlook.
Film: Vietnam–Thailand horror flick to get global release in August
the-shiv July 23, 2025
This is significant in that making films in Vietnam has historically been challenging, though notably, over the last year or so, the Government of Vietnam has been actively working to try to make Vietnam a more attractive destination for filming.
Currency: Vietnam Dong steady, interbank rates flat as SBV ramps 14-day repo support
the-shiv July 23, 2025
Vietnam’s central exchange rate held steady at 25,177 dong per US dollar on 23 July, dipping just 2 dong from the previous day, according to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV). The black market rate remained elevated at 26,420, according to Ty Gia USD, maintaining a 1.01 percent spread over the mid-market rate on Google Finance.
Electronics: Vietnam’s top import sources for still image, video cameras and parts (June 2025)
the-shiv July 23, 2025
Vietnam’s imports of still image, video cameras and parts thereof saw a slight increase in June 2025, reaching $198,543,486, a 0.19 percent increase compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Agriculture: Vietnam’s top export destinations for tea (June 2025)
the-shiv July 23, 2025
Vietnam’s tea exports saw an increase in June 2025, reaching $19,996,040, a 7.18 percent increase compared to May 2025 according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Food processing: Vietnam’s top cashew nut buyers (countries) in June 2025
the-shiv July 23, 2025
Vietnam’s exports of cashew nuts saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $463,592,001, a -15.84 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Food & beverage: Vietnam fruit and vegetable imports, source countries (June 2025)
the-shiv July 23, 2025
Vietnam’s imports of fruits and vegetables saw a significant increase in June 2025, reaching $214,043,921, a 9.36 percent increase compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Construction: Vietnam equipment market to hit US$316 million by 2030: Report
the-shiv July 23, 2025
Vietnam’s construction equipment market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.25 percent from 2024 to 2030, reaching US$316 million in revenue, driven by surging demand for infrastructure, industrial development, and real estate expansion a report from Arizton Advisory & Intelligence has found.
Industry: Vietnam rubber firms facing headwinds on drop in demand from China, US
the-shiv July 23, 2025
Despite a drop in rubber input costs, Vietnam’s tyre manufacturers are facing persistent financial strain in 2025 due to high fixed costs and softening export demand, particularly from China and the US, Vietnam News is reporting.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam’s top import sources for yarn (June 2025)
the-shiv July 22, 2025
Vietnam’s imports of yarn saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $241,505,937, a -4.14 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Industry: Taiwan imposes five-year anti-dumping duties on Vietnam cement exports
the-shiv July 22, 2025
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has announced five-year anti-dumping duties on Portland cement and clinker imports from Vietnam, effective from 28 July 2025, following a joint investigation with the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Focus Taiwan has reported.
Rubber: Vietnam’s top import sources for rubber (June 2025)
the-shiv July 22, 2025
Vietnam’s imports of rubber saw a slight decline in June 2025, reaching $240,032,751, a -1.05 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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