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Vietnam News Today, August 24 2026, Business & Economy

August 24, 2026

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Agriculture: Vietnam Fertilizers imports up 9.64 percent in May, China leads the surge

the-shiv June 28, 2025

Vietnam’s imports of fertilizers reached US$173.90 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant increase of 9.64 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$749.49 million.

Dairy: Vietnam milk imports jump 13.59 percent in May

the-shiv June 28, 2025

Vietnam’s imports of milk and milk products reached US$126.52 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant increase of 13.59 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$578.95 million.

Rubber products: Vietnam exports dip 4.59% in May, but Indonesia and Russia show strong growth

the-shiv June 28, 2025

Vietnam’s exports of rubber products reached US$124.09 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 4.59 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$580.91 million.

Agriculture: Vietnam rice exports drop 27.13% in May

the-shiv June 28, 2025

Vietnam’s exports of rice reached US$408.22 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant decrease of 27.13 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$2.17 billion.

Food & beverage: Vietnam fruit & beverage imports rise 4.80 percent in May

the-shiv June 27, 2025

Vietnam’s imports of fruits and vegetables reached US$195.72 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 4.80 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$987.32 million.

Consumer goods: Vietnam cosmetics imports climb 5.15 percent in May

the-shiv June 27, 2025

Vietnam’s imports of essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations reached US$131.76 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 5.15 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$610.43 million.

Manufacturing: Vietnam’s luggage & accessories exports up 4.45% in May

the-shiv June 27, 2025

Vietnam’s exports of handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear and umbrellas reached US$411.05 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 4.45 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$1.80 billion.

Minimum wage: Vietnam labour union proposes 9.2 percent hike from January 2026

the-shiv June 27, 2025

The Vietnam General Confederation of Labor has proposed a minimum wage increase of 8.3 to 9.2 percent from January 1, 2026, citing inflation, productivity gains, and rising living costs. Employers, however, are calling for a more modest adjustment of 3 to 5 percent, Dan Tri has reported.

Real estate: Gamuda’s Vietnam sales surge 165 percent, driving property growth

the-shiv June 27, 2025

Malaysian construction group Gamuda Bhd reported a sharp rise in Vietnam project sales, Bloomberg has reported. Sales were up 165 percent year-on-year over nine months.

Energy: Vietnam LPG imports plunge by 40.52 percent in May

the-shiv June 26, 2025

Vietnam’s imports of Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG) reached US$146.17 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant decrease of 40.52 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$794.76 million.

Stock market: VN-Index dips slightly as foreign investors net sell HPG, STB, ACB

the-shiv June 26, 2025

The VN-Index closed at 1,365.67 on June 26, down 1.08 points or 0.08 percent, with total trading value reaching VND 19.17 trillion or US$737.31 million, according to data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.

Cameras: Vietnam imports dip 3.98 percent in May

the-shiv June 26, 2025

Vietnam’s imports of still image, video cameras, and parts thereof reached US$198.17 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 3.98 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$939.75 million.

Retail: Vietnam’s secondhand market set to reach US$1.28 billion in 2025: Report

the-shiv June 26, 2025

Vietnam’s recommerce sector is poised for double-digit growth, with the market expected to expand by 13.7 percent year-on-year to US$1.28 billion in 2025, according to a report from Research and Markets.

Economy: IMF urges Vietnam to boost policy flexibility amid trade tensions at end Article IV mission

the-shiv June 26, 2025

The IMF’s 2025 Article IV mission to Vietnam, wrapped up this week, with mission chief Paulo Medas warning that global trade tensions and financial uncertainty pose serious risks to the country’s outlook.

Coal: Vietnam Exports Plunge 65.47% in May

the-shiv June 25, 2025

Vietnam’s exports of coal reached just US$6.44 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This marks a dramatic decrease of 65.47 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$53.51 million.

Stock Market: Vietnam’s VN-Index steady as foreign investors return to net buying

the-shiv June 25, 2025

Vietnam’s VN-Index ended flat on Wednesday, closing at 1,366.75, down just 0.02 points. Market liquidity remained solid, with total trading value at VND 21.61 trillion (around US$831 million).

Food & beverage: Vietnam imports up 20.17 percent in May, Indonesia top supplier

the-shiv June 25, 2025

Vietnam’s imports of animal, vegetable fats and oils reached US$149.53 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant increase of 20.17 percent compared to April, with a year-to-date (YTD) import value of US$607.41 million.

Industry: Vietnam iron and steel products exports dip 1.35% in May

the-shiv June 25, 2025

Vietnam’s exports of iron and steel products reached US$479.88 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a slight decrease of 1.35 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$2.34 billion.

Industry: Vietnam paper imports rise 7.16 percent in May

the-shiv June 25, 2025

Vietnam’s imports of paper reached US$215.90 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 7.16 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$974.56 million.

Logistics: Industry digital shift in Vietnam outpacing green transition, warns YCP Vietnam’s Chi Ly

the-shiv June 25, 2025

Vietnam’s shift to green logistics is lagging due to high costs and infrastructure gaps, Chi Ly, director at management consulting firm YCP Vietnam (which counts logistics firms Swisslog and TNT among its clients), has said in an article published in the Vietnam Investment Review.

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