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Vietnam News Today, August 24 2026, Business & Economy

August 24, 2026

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Electronics manufacturing: Vietnam’s mobile phone output remains stable through May 2025

the-shiv July 1, 2025

Vietnam produced an estimated 14.5 million phones in May 2025, slightly down from 14.6 million in April, according to Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.

Soybeans: Vietnam imports skyrocket by 97.16 percent in May

the-shiv July 1, 2025

Vietnam’s imports of soybeans reached an impressive US$110.91 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a near-doubling of imports with a significant increase of 97.16 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$428.98 million.

Crude oil: Vietnam’s output mixed in first five months of 2025

the-shiv July 1, 2025

Vietnam produced an estimated 0.70 million tonnes of crude oil in May 2025, up from 0.63 million tonnes in April, according to Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.

Pastries, sweets and cereal products: Vietnam imports rise 4.60 percent in May

the-shiv July 1, 2025

Vietnam’s imports of pastries, sweets, and cereal products reached US$49.24 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 4.60 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$240.10 million.

Economy: Business confidence in Vietnam holds steady for Europe-linked firms — BCI Q2 2025

the-shiv July 1, 2025

European business leaders continue to show strong long-term confidence in Vietnam, according to the EuroCham Business Confidence Index (BCI) for Q2 2025, even as global trade tensions and domestic challenges persist.

Coffee: South Korea’s The Venti coffee chain launches first Vietnam store

the-shiv July 1, 2025

South Korean coffee chain The Venti has officially entered Vietnam, opening its first store in Ho Chi Minh City as part of a broader push to expand across Southeast Asia, ChosunBiz has reported.

Food & beverage: Vietnam’s beer production edges higher in May, slightly down year-to-date

the-shiv June 30, 2025

Vietnam produced an estimated 390.5 million litres of beer in May 2025, up from 357.1 million litres in April, according to Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.

Stock market: Vietnamese stock indexes edge up as mid-caps lead gains

the-shiv June 30, 2025

Vietnam’s major stock indexes ended slightly higher, supported by gains in mid-cap stocks and steady foreign investor interest, June 30, according to data from the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange.

Yarn: Vietnam exports dip 5.46% in May, despite strong USA and Colombia growth

the-shiv June 30, 2025

Vietnam’s exports of yarn reached US$341.70 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 5.46 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$1.74 billion.

Currency: Vietnam dong weakens slightly, black market premium persists

the-shiv June 30, 2025

The central exchange rate for the Vietnam dong rose slightly to 25,052 per US dollar today from 25,048 yesterday, up 0.02 percent, according to data from the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV). Meanwhile, black market rates, according to Ty Gia USD, continue to trade significantly higher, indicating persistent demand for US dollars outside official channels.

Manufacturing: Vietnam non-wood furniture exports dip 3.33% in May

the-shiv June 30, 2025

Vietnam’s exports of furniture made from materials other than wood reached US$293.07 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a slight decrease of 3.33 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$1.49 billion.

Mining: Vietnam’s coal output rises in first five months of 2025

the-shiv June 30, 2025

Vietnam produced an estimated 4.43 million tonnes of coal in May 2025, slightly up from 4.28 million tonnes in April, according to Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.

Industry: Vietnam paper products imports up 6.55 percent in May

the-shiv June 30, 2025

Vietnam’s imports of paper products reached US$114.69 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 6.55 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$478.45 million.

Technology: Vietnam’s foreign tech-investment agenda has promise but faces challenges, says APEX Group’s McElhaney

the-shiv June 30, 2025

Vietnam’s Resolution 57 outlines an ambitious strategy to attract foreign tech investment through tax incentives, legal reforms, and workforce development, however, successful implementation faces a number of challenges, Tyler McElhaney, Country Director at APEX Group has said in an article published by the Vietnam Investment Review.

Banking & finance: Vietnam’s credit growth exceeds 7 percent in first half of 2025

the-shiv June 30, 2025

Vietnam’s total outstanding credit reached VND 16,730 trillion (about US$656 billion) as of June 18, up 7.14 percent from the end of 2024, according to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV). This is significantly higher than the 3.87 percent growth recorded in the same period last year, The Investor has reported.

Insurance: Vietnam mandates fire and explosion insurance for 44 high-risk sectors from July 1

the-shiv June 30, 2025

From July 1, 2025, Decree 105/2025/ND-CP will require 44 types of establishments at high risk of fire and explosion to purchase compulsory insurance. This includes apartment buildings, factories, and collective housing, VietnamNet has reported.

Real estate: Vietnam Trump golf course developer raises over US$157 million in private share issuance

the-shiv June 30, 2025

Kinh Bac City Corporation (KBC), the firm developing the well publicised Trump-branded resort in northern Vietnam, has raised more than VND 4,100 billion (about US$157.7 million) through the sale of 174.1 million shares to nine professional investors on June 25, VN Express has reported.

Consumer goods: Vietnam glassware imports climb 2.80 percent in May

the-shiv June 29, 2025

Vietnam’s imports of glass and glassware reached US$122.19 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 2.80 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$543.70 million.

Manufacturing: Vietnam wires and cables exports up 3.24% in May

the-shiv June 29, 2025

Vietnam’s exports of insulated wires and cables reached US$378.03 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 3.24 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$1.69 billion.

Precious stones & metals: Vietnam imports dip 3.79 percent in May

the-shiv June 29, 2025

Vietnam’s imports of precious stones, precious metals, and articles thereof reached US$77.61 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 3.79 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$387.40 million.

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