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Fertilizers: Vietnam imports up 10.03 percent over March, China remains top supplier despite decrease
Vietnam’s imports of fertilizers reached US$158.61 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a 10.03 percent increase compared to the import value in March, with a year-to-date import value of US$586.61 million for this category.
Manufacturing: US furniture to open Vietnam warehouse, exit Georgia operations
US firm Hooker Furnishings is opening a new warehouse in Vietnam, part of a broader logistics overhaul. The move is part of the company’s strategy to shift more inventory storage closer to its suppliers, reducing US safety stock needs, and improving responsiveness to shifting tariff policies, company leaders have told an earnings call.
News media: Vietnam police accuse local editor of 82 counts of extortion
Dong Xuan Thu, former editor-in-chief of Vietnam Environment and Urban magazine, has been accused of involvement in 82 cases of property extortion, by the Thai Binh Police, as reported by Dan Tri. He allegedly directed reporters to write negative articles about local businesses, then used those articles as leverage to pressure subjects to pay to have them taken down.
Education: Vietnam university over-enrollment concerns in spotlight at education conference
The current scale of university admissions in Vietnam—over 550,000 students across 200 universities in 2024—is “very unreasonable,” Dang Viet Xo, Principal of the Vietnam College of Industry and Trade has told an education conference, VN Express has reported.
Handbags, purses, & umbrellas: Vietnam exports up 7.33 percent in April, USA top destination
Vietnam’s exports of handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear and umbrellas reached US$393.52 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 7.33 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$1.39 billion.
Automotive: Vietnam car output surges 76.9 percent in first four months of 2025
Vietnam produced an estimated 39,500 cars in April 2025, up 60 percent year-on-year. This was also up about 1,400 units over March which recorded 38,100 cars produced, according to the latest data from the National Office of Statistics.
Aviation: VietJet faces US$181.5 million payout as UK court denies delay request
A London High Court has ordered VietJet Aviation JSC to pay US$181.5 million to aircraft lessor FW Aviation, rejecting the airline’s request to delay payments and ruling it has the means to comply, Bloomberg has reported. The decision follows a prolonged legal battle stemming from VietJet’s default on lease payments for four Airbus aircraft during the pandemic.
Animal feed: Vietnam output rises 7.7 percent in first four months of 2025
Vietnam’s animal feed production continued its upward trend in April 2025, with an estimated 1.23 million tons produced, according to preliminary data. This represents a 9.3 percent increase compared to April last year.
Coffee: Indonesia sets sights on Vietnam’s No. 2 global producer spot
Indonesia is aiming to surpass Vietnam and become the world’s second-largest coffee producer, according to Chief Food Affairs Minister Zulkifli Hasan. Currently ranked fourth with over 700,000 tons annually, Indonesia wants to increase output through improved seedlings, post-harvest processing, and packaging, the Jakarta Globe has reported.
Motor vehicles: Vietnam imports slightly down in April, Thailand leads
Vietnam’s motor vehicle imports reached US$422.93 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 4.98 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) import value of US$1.40 billion.
Insulated wires & cables: Vietnam imports up 6.03 percent over March, China leads
Vietnam’s imports of insulated wires and cables reached US$395.67 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a 6.03 percent increase compared to the import value in March, with a year-to-date import value of US$1.39 billion for this category.
Insecticides & rodenticides: Vietnam imports up 2 percent in April
Vietnam’s imports of insecticides, rodenticides, and related materials reached US$99.99 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a marginal 2.06 percent increase compared to the import value in March, with a year-to-date import value of US$341.64 million for this category.
Digital assets: Vietnam proposes heavy fines for unlicensed crypto activities
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has released a draft amendment introducing administrative sanctions for violations in the crypto asset sector, including fines for both investors and service providers, Tuoi Tre has reported.
Fruits and vegetables: Vietnam exports up 9.66 percent in April, China top destination
Vietnam’s exports of fruits and vegetables reached US$523.52 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant increase of 9.66 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$1.69 billion.
Cashew nuts: Vietnam imports surge 45 percent in April
Vietnam imported US$732.22 million worth of cashew nuts in April 2025, up 45.07 percent from March, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Total year-to-date imports reached US$1.66 billion, with Cambodia, Tanzania and Ghana as the largest suppliers.
Yarn: Vietnam exports down 6.16 percent in April, China top destination
Vietnam’s exports of yarn reached US$361.42 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 6.16 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$1.39 billion.
Gaming: Vietnam gaming market forecast to reach US$2.5 billion by 2033
Vietnam’s gaming market reached US$1.2 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to US$2.5 billion by 2033, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5 percent, according to a report from IMARC Group.
Tourism & hospitality: Hilton to have 14 hotels across Vietnam by end-2025
Hilton will debut its Tru by Hilton brand in Asia Pacific with 14 hotels in Vietnam by late 2025, in partnership with ROX Group (formerly TNG Holdings Vietnam), the company has said in a press release. The first four hotels will open in Hanoi, Ha Long, Lang Son, and Nam Dinh, with future sites planned in Da Nang, Can Tho, Thai Binh, Bac Giang, Hoa Binh, Lao Cai, Dak Lak, Hau Giang, Tam Ky, and Viet Tri.
Golf: Industry pushes back against Vietnam ‘luxury’ tax on sport
Vietnam Golf Association Chairman Le Kien Thanh has questioned the logic of taxing golf like alcohol and tobacco under the country’s Special Consumption Tax (SCT), arguing golf is a recognised sport, not a luxury, VietnamNet has reported.
Animal fodder: Vietnam imports up 10.96 percent in April, led by Argentina and India
Vietnam imported US$408.36 million worth of animal fodder and animal fodder materials in April, up 10.96 percent from March, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Total year-to-date imports reached US$1.57 billion, with Argentina, Brazil and India as the top suppliers.
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