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Agriculture: Vietnam’s animal fodder and material imports reach $426 million in May
Vietnam’s imports of animal fodders and animal fodder materials amounted to $426 million in May, representing a 4.27% increase compared to April. For the year-to-date, total imports in this category reached $2 billion, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fruits & vegetables: Vietnam exports surge 17.77% in May
Vietnam’s exports of fruits and vegetables reached US$616.54 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant increase of 17.77 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$2.30 billion.
Tourism: Club Med’s Vietnam sales surge 32 percent in 2024 on ski, luxury travel demand
Club Med’s total sales from Vietnam rose 32 percent year-on-year, driven by rising demand for ski and upscale all-inclusive holidays, the company has said in a press release. Hokkaido resorts accounted for 56 percent of bookings from Vietnam for ski travel in 2024, followed by strong sales to Maldives and Bali.
Food & beverage: Vietnam industry revenue down 10.1 percent in Q1: FiinGroup
Vietnam’s F&B industry revenue fell 10.1 percent quarter-on-quarter, largely driven by a 15.4 percent drop in domestic sales after Tet, according to a report from FiinGroup. Export momentum was stronger, with F&B exports up 13.1 percent year-on-year.
Economy: Fitch says Vietnam GDP to grow 5.6 percent in 2025, affirms Vietnam at BB+ rating
Vietnam’s GDP is forecast to grow 5.6 percent in 2025 and 5.3 percent in 2026, down from 7.1 percent in 2024, Fitch Ratings has said. It has, however, also highlighted risks from rising leverage, trade policy uncertainty, and structural weaknesses in governance and the banking sector.
Agriculture: Vietnam corn imports jump 16.13 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of corn reached US$265.12 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant increase of 16.13 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$1.04 billion.
Automotive: Vietnam motor vehicle imports up by 0.82 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of motor vehicles reached US$426.38 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a slight increase of 0.82 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$1.83 billion.
Vietnam Market Wrap: VN-Index edges down 0.20 percent as foreign investors remain net sellers
Vietnam’s VN-Index slipped 0.20 percent to close at 1,349.35 on 20 June, with total trading value at VND 22,259.36 billion. Foreign investors posted net selling of VND 573 billion for the session.
Manufacturing: Vietnam plastic products exports up 6.63% in May
Vietnam’s exports of plastic products reached US$649.68 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This marks a significant increase of 6.63 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$2.97 billion.
Energy Vietnam petroleum product exports plunge 34.36% in May
Vietnam’s exports of petroleum products reached US$60.23 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This marks a significant decrease of 34.36 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$413.38 million.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam cotton imports dip 4.75 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of cotton reached US$276.46 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 4.75 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$1.35 billion.
Vietnam Market Wrap: VN-Index rises 0.39 percent as foreign investors net sell US$34 million
The VN-Index gained 5.21 points to close at 1,352.04 on June 19, up 0.39 percent for the day. Total trading value reached VND 18,731.53 billion, or about US$720 million.
Technical fabrics: Vietnam exports up 9.53% in May
Vietnam’s exports of tyre cord fabrics and other fabrics for technical uses reached US$70.83 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 9.53 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$326.48 million.
Toys & sports equipment: Vietnam exports soar 25.21% in May
Vietnam’s exports of toys and sports requisites, parts and accessories thereof reached US$675.21 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant increase of 25.21 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$2.45 billion.
Rubber: Vietnam exports surge 25.43% in May
Vietnam’s exports of rubber reached US$174.92 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant increase of 25.43 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$1.05 billion.
Transport & infrastructure: Vietnam’s US$67 billion high-speed railway faces 140-year capital recovery, minister warns
If the Government of Vietnam were to spend US$67 billion on the proposed North-South high-speed railway, as opposed to funding the project through private investment, it could take up to 140 years to recover the initial capital, Minister of Construction, Tran Hong Minh, has said and Thanh Nien has reported.
Technology: Vietnam’s Telegram ban sees crypto communication plummet
User activity in ten major Vietnamese crypto communities dropped over 45 percent within days of Vietnam’s Telegram ban going into effect, according to a report from Tiger Research.
Intellectual property: Vietnam moves closer to launching specialised IP court
A draft resolution on court establishment and jurisdiction in Vientam, to include specialised IP courts, has been submitted for review, targeting a 1 July 2025 effective date, Mondaq has reported.
Energy: Germany’s GEO Group to invest US$50 million in Vietnam renewable energy training hub
Germany’s GEO Group will invest US$50 million to develop a renewable energy workforce training and development centre in Binh Dinh province, in south-central Vietnam, The Investor has reported.
Seafood: Vietnam fisheries products imports rise 5.17 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of fishery products reached US$281.15 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 5.17 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$1.31 billion.
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