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Vietnam News Today, August 24 2026, Business & Economy

August 24, 2026

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Petroleum products: Vietnam exports down 22.08 percent in April, Malaysia top destination

the-shiv May 24, 2025

Vietnam’s exports of petroleum products reached US$91.76 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 22.08 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$355.52 million.

Technology: Vietnam moves to block Telegram messaging app

the-shiv May 24, 2025

Vietnam’s telecom service providers have been told to block or limit access to messaging app Telegram, the official Government Electronic Newspaper has reported. The move follows a request from the Department of Cyber Security and High-Tech Crime Prevention, part of the Ministry of Public Security, citing widespread illegal activity on Telegram, including anti-state propaganda, fraud, drug sales, and terrorism links.

Waste & scrap: Vietnam imports up 17.70 percent over March, Japan lead supplier

the-shiv May 23, 2025

Vietnam’s imports of ferrous waste and scrap reached US$200.05 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant 17.70 percent increase compared to the import value in March, with a year-to-date import value of US$644.88 million for this category.

Pastry, sweets & cereals: Vietnam exports down 9.66 percent in April, USA top destination

the-shiv May 23, 2025

Vietnam’s exports of pastry, sweets and cereals products reached US$97.49 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 9.66 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$390.38 million.

Stocks: VN-Index edges up as foreign investors maintain net selling streak

the-shiv May 23, 2025

The VN-Index rose slightly by 0.62 points to close at 1,314.46, a modest gain of 0.05 percent. Total trading value across the market reached VND 16.9 trillion, or US$650 million, reflecting subdued sentiment amid a wait-and-see stance by investors.

Doing Business in Binh Duong 2025: Vietnam’s Industrial Powerhouse

the-shiv May 23, 2025

Binh Duong province has emerged as a dynamic economic hub in Vietnam, attracting significant foreign direct investment. Its strategic location, coupled with a well-developed infrastructure and a relatively supportive government, has made it a prime destination for manufacturing and industrial operations. The province boasts a large concentration of industrial parks, offering ready-made facilities and utilities for businesses.

Clinker and cement: Vietnam exports slightly up 0.39 percent in April, Philippines top destination

the-shiv May 23, 2025

Vietnam’s exports of clinker and cement reached US$112.45 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a marginal increase of 0.39 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$410.86 million.

Energy: Vietnam’s natural gas output continues slide, down 14% y-o-y in April

the-shiv May 23, 2025

Vietnam’s natural gas extraction volume reached 535 million cubic metres in April 2025, according to estimates from the National Statistics Office. This marks a year-on-year drop of 13.1 percent, following a preliminary March output of 544.9 million m³, and continues a broader trend of subdued performance in the domestic gas sector.

Wheat: Vietnam imports surge in April, Brazil remains top supplier despite decrease

the-shiv May 23, 2025

Vietnam’s imports of wheat reached US$207.69 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a substantial increase of 56.54 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) import value of US$637.93 million.

Doing Business in Bac Giang: Vietnam’s Emerging Industrial Powerhouse

the-shiv May 23, 2025

Bac Giang province has rapidly transformed into a thriving industrial hub in Vietnam. Its strategic location, coupled with a business-friendly environment and a skilled workforce, has attracted significant foreign and domestic investment. The province offers a compelling proposition for businesses looking to tap into the Vietnamese market and leverage the country’s growing economic potential.

Energy: Investors allege Vietnam solar, wind subsidies cut without consent: Reuters

the-shiv May 23, 2025

Vietnam’s state utility EVN has retroactively reduced previously agreed feed-in tariffs (FiTs) for some solar and wind projects, an investors’ petition seen by Reuters has alleged. A subsidiary of EVN has reportedly been calculating payments based on an FiT lower than what was originally agreed.

Stock market: VN-Index falls as foreign investors return to slight net buying

the-shiv May 22, 2025

The VN-Index fell today by 9.21 points, or 0.70 percent, to close at 1,313.84 on a trading value of VND 26.41 trillion (US$1.02 billion). Market sentiment was mixed, with selective gains in key blue-chips. Foreign trading saw a return to mild net buying. Foreign investors bought VND 2,766 billion (US$106.38 million) worth of shares and sold VND 2,651 billion (US$101.96 million), resulting in a net buy of just VND 115 billion (US$4.42 million).

Glass & glassware: Vietnam exports slightly down 0.58 percent in April, Singapore top destination

the-shiv May 22, 2025

Vietnam’s exports of glass and glassware reached US$111.07 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a marginal decrease of 0.58 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$416.24 million.

Non-wood furniture: Vietnam exports down 5.08 percent in April

the-shiv May 22, 2025

Vietnam’s exports of furnitures of other materials, other than of wood, reached US$303.15 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 5.08 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$1.20 billion.

Still image, video cameras and parts thereof: Vietnam imports up in April, China leads

the-shiv May 22, 2025

Vietnam’s imports of still image and video cameras, and their parts, reached US$206.38 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 10.58 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) import value of US$740.05 million.

Liquefied petroleum gases: Vietnam imports surge in April, Qatar remains top supplier

the-shiv May 22, 2025

Vietnam’s imports of liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) reached US$245.76 million in April 2025, according to available data. This represents a substantial 34.16 percent increase compared to the import value in March, with a year-to-date import value of US$649.49 million for this category.

Banking & finance: Vietnam State Treasury deposits at major SOEs hit 5-year high, Q1 2025

the-shiv May 22, 2025

Vietnam’s State Treasury had deposited VND 379.05 trillion (US$14.58 billion) across state-owned banks BIDV, VietinBank, and Vietcombank as of end-March 2025 — more than 4 times higher than the same period last year and the highest since 2020, Dan Tri has reported.

Banking & finance: Vietnam payday lender raises US$30 million from UK’s Lendable

the-shiv May 22, 2025

Vietnam payday lender, F88, has secured a US$30 million, three-year loan from UK-based Lendable. This brings its total funding for F88 to nearly US$70 million, The Investor has reported.

Rubber products: Vietnam exports up 7.47 percent in April, USA top destination

the-shiv May 22, 2025

Vietnam’s exports of rubber products reached US$130.06 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 7.47 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$456.82 million.

Aviation: Vietnam Airlines pushes for removal of airfare caps & slot priority

the-shiv May 22, 2025

Vietnam Airlines has formally proposed removing the domestic airfare ceiling and granting it priority access to airport slots, Vietnam News has reported. The suggestions were submitted as part of feedback on the draft revision of Vietnam’s Law on Civil Aviation.

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