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Vietnam News Today, August 24 2026, Business & Economy

August 24, 2026

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Technology: US think tank says Vietnam’s cloud service framework unfair on US providers

the-shiv June 6, 2025

Vietnam’s Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has issued a technical framework for e-government cloud services that, while voluntary on paper, effectively restricts market access for foreign providers, US think tank, the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation, has said in a statement.

Wood: New Forests makes first Vietnam investment with Tavico Group partnership

the-shiv June 6, 2025

New Forests has announced its first investment in Vietnam via its Tropical Asia Forest Fund 2 (TAFF2), acquiring a stake in Tavico Group, one of the country’s largest suppliers of solid wood lumber and logs. The move marks TAFF2’s fourth acquisition and its first in timber processing infrastructure in Vietnam, New Forests has said in a statement.

Trade: Vietnam named in U.S. steel rebar trade petition alongside Algeria, Egypt, and Bulgaria

the-shiv June 6, 2025

The Rebar Trade Action Coalition and its member companies filed a petition Wednesday with the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). The petitioners are seeking Antidumping duties (AD) on imports of steel concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) from Vietnam, Algeria, Egypt, and Bulgaria, and Countervailing duties (CVD) on imports from Vietnam, Algeria, and Egypt.

Investment: FDI commitments to Vietnam top US$18 billion by end-May

the-shiv June 6, 2025

Vietnam’s total registered foreign investment had reached US$18.39 billion as of May 31, 2025, up 51.2 percent year-on-year, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.

Import-Export: Vietnam trade turnover tops US$78.6 billion in May

the-shiv June 6, 2025

Vietnam’s total import-export turnover in May reached US$78.64 billion, up 5.8 percent month-on-month and 15.5 percent year-on-year, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office. In the first five months of 2025, total trade hit US$355.79 billion, up 15.7 percent compared to the same period last year.

Manufacturing: Vietnam’s Index of Industrial Production rises 4.3 percent in May

the-shiv June 6, 2025

Industrial output maintained strong momentum in May, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rising 4.3 percent month-on-month and 9.4 percent year-on-year, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.

Economy: Vietnam CPI hits 3.24 percent in May, up .16 percent month-on-month

the-shiv June 6, 2025

Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) in May 2025 rose 0.16 percent month-on-month, driven mainly by higher housing, electricity, and dining-out costs. Compared to December 2024, CPI is up 1.53 percent, and 3.24 percent compared to May 2024, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.

Vietnam Market Wrap: VN-Index dips slightly as foreign investors remain net sellers

the-shiv June 5, 2025

The VN-Index fell by 3.65 points to close at 1,342.09, down 0.27 percent from the previous session. Total trading value reached VND 19.17 trillion, or about US$737 million, reflecting moderate investor activity.

Economy: OECD projects Philippines GDP growth 5.6 percent in 2025

the-shiv June 5, 2025

The Philippines is forecast to grow by 5.6 percent in 2025 and 6.0 percent in 2026, driven by resilient household consumption and a gradual investment recovery, according to the latest OECD Economic Outlook 2025.

Economy: Indonesia’s OECD outlook sees steady growth through 2025, 2026

the-shiv June 5, 2025

Indonesia’s real GDP is projected to grow by 4.7 percent in 2025 and 4.8 percent in 2026, according to the OECD Economic Outlook 2025.

Economy: Vietnam’s growth to moderate amid rising inflation and global uncertainty: OECD

the-shiv June 5, 2025

Vietnam’s GDP growth is expected to ease to 6.2 percent in 2025 and 6.0 percent in 2026, as global trade tensions and policy uncertainty weigh on exports and foreign investment, according to the latest OECD Economic Outlook.

Currency: Vietnam central exchange rate reaches record high, breaks VND 25,000/US$1

the-shiv June 5, 2025

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) raised the central exchange rate to VND 25,004 per US$1 on June 4, marking the first time it has crossed the 25,000 mark since the bank shifted to a floating peg in 2016, CafeF has reported.

Trade: US Commerce Secretary rules out zero-tariff deal with Vietnam over China concerns: Politico

the-shiv June 5, 2025

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told a hearing Wednesday the Trump administration would not accept a reciprocal zero-tariff agreement with Vietnam, citing fears that Chinese goods could enter the US through Vietnam to bypass tariffs, according to a report from Politico.

Advertising: Vietnam’s digital advertising market to reach US$2.88 billion by 2030: Report

the-shiv June 5, 2025

Vietnam’s digital advertising industry was worth US$1.29 billion in 2024, and is forecast to grow to US$2.88 billion by 2030, according to a report from Research and Markets. This would give the sector a compounded annual growth rate of 14.38 percent.

Vietnam Market Wrap: VN-Index edges down slightly as foreign investors return to net selling

the-shiv June 4, 2025

The VN-Index closed at 1,345.74, down 1.51 points or 0.11 percent on Wednesday, with total trading value reaching VND 23.49 trillion (approximately US$903 million). The market showed mild fluctuations with cautious investor sentiment prevailing.

Trade: Vietnam hires US$15K a month PR firm to tackle tariff threats

the-shiv June 4, 2025

As trade tensions escalate with Washington, Vietnam has enlisted the help of two politically connected US firms—Crowell Global Advisors and Tactic Global—to manage its response to the Trump administration’s proposed 46 percent tariff on Vietnamese imports, O’Dwyer PR has reported.

Aviation: VietJet Air calls in government to shut down online critics

the-shiv June 4, 2025

Vietnam budget airline, VietJet Air, has asked Hanoi’s mayor to clamp down on social media users spreading what it calls “false information”, Radio Free Asia has reported.

Technology: US think tank says Vietnam’s content rules undermine US tech firms’ competitiveness

the-shiv June 4, 2025

Vietnam’s sweeping content moderation law, Decree 147/2024, is reshaping the digital playing field in ways that heavily disadvantage US tech giants, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) has said in a statement.

Trade: US pushes Vietnam to cut reliance on China amid tariff talks

the-shiv June 4, 2025

The US has submitted a detailed annex of “tough” trade requests to Vietnam with key demands that include reducing imports from China and tightening control over supply chain origins, Reuters has reported.

Market Wrap: Vietnam stock market rises, foreign investors return to net buying

the-shiv June 3, 2025

The VN-Index advanced 10.95 points to close at 1,347.25, up 0.82 percent on June 3. Total market trading reached VND 25.73 trillion or US$990.57 million. The mood was upbeat as large-caps and banking stocks supported the gain.

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