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Textile & footwear materials: Vietnam exports slightly down 2.29 percent in April, Cambodia top destination

the-shiv May 20, 2025

Vietnam’s exports of textile & footwear materials reached US$204.11 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a slight decrease of 2.29 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$762.81 million.

Banking & finance: Vietnam crypto stakeholders push back on forced transfer proposal

the-shiv May 20, 2025

Crypto experts, investors, and legal scholars have widely opposed the Ministry of Finance’s draft regulation requiring crypto to be transferred to and stored within licensed domestic exchanges in Vietnam, Tuoi Tre has reported. They argue it is legally premature, technically unworkable, and economically harmful.

Real estate: Trump Organization eyes Vietnam skyscraper, amid tariff talks

the-shiv May 20, 2025

The Trump Organization, in partnership with Kinhbac City, is exploring a skyscraper project in central Ho Chi Minh City, with Eric Trump expected to survey the site and meet city officials this week, Reuters has reported.

Retail: Vietnam social commerce market to hit US$5 billion in 2025, report

the-shiv May 20, 2025

Vietnam’s social commerce market is projected to grow 25.4 percent in 2025, reaching US$5.00 billion, up from US$3.99 billion in 2024. Long-term, the sector is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 15.3 percent through 2030, hitting US$10.21 billion, according to a report from Research and Markets.

Food and Beverage: Vietnam organic food industry forecast to reach US$3 billion by 2033, IMARC

the-shiv May 20, 2025

Vietnam’s organic food market was valued at US$1.2 billion in 2024 and is forecast to reach US$3.0 billion by 2033, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 9.9 percent, according to a report by IMARC Group.

Consumer electrical: Vietnam imports down 24.38 percent over March, Thailand lead supplier

the-shiv May 19, 2025

Vietnam’s imports of electric consumer products and parts thereof reached US$238.70 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant 24.38 percent decrease compared to the import value in March, with a year-to-date import value of US$1.02 billion for this category.

Rubber: Vietnam imports down in April, Cambodia lead source

the-shiv May 19, 2025

Vietnam’s imports of rubber reached US$203.24 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 7.52 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) import value of US$945.73 million.

Vietnam Trade Barriers 2025: USTR Trade Estimates Report Key Findings

the-shiv May 19, 2025

The United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) 2025 National Trade Estimate (NTE) Report highlights persistent trade barriers and market access concerns in Vietnam. It has also been cited as a basis for the “reciprocal” tariffs announced by the Trump administration at the start of April and therefore warrants a deeper look. This article breaks down the key details.

Private sector development: Vietnam business leaders call for treatment equal to FDI firms

the-shiv May 19, 2025

Private firms lack equal access to approvals, tax incentives, and administrative support compared to FDI projects, Nguyen Van Vinh, General Director of AMACCAO, has told Zing News. This is part of increasingly vocal calls for equal treatment between domestic and foreign firms among Vietnam’s business community.

Rubber: Vietnam exports down 35.19 percent in April, China top destination

the-shiv May 19, 2025

Vietnam’s exports of rubber reached US$139.46 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a substantial decrease of 35.19 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$872.79 million.

Food & beverage: Russian Pizza chain to exit Ho Chi Minh City

the-shiv May 19, 2025

Russia’s Dodo Pizza will close all of its Ho Chi Minh City outlets from May 26, due to “many objective factors and new strategic directions”, Tuoi Tre has reported.

Plastics: Vietnam exports down 13.43 percent in April

the-shiv May 19, 2025

Vietnam’s exports of plastics reached US$194.37 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant decrease of 13.43 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$788.42 million.

Cotton: Vietnam imports up 11.37 percent over March, USA lead supplier

the-shiv May 18, 2025

Vietnam’s imports of cotton reached US$290.24 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an 11.37 percent increase compared to the import value in March and accounts for the entire year-to-date import value of US$1.08 billion for this specific category.

Chemicals: Vietnam exports slightly down 0.29 percent in April, India top destination

the-shiv May 18, 2025

Vietnam’s exports of chemicals reached US$240.73 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a marginal decrease of 0.29 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$918.16 million.

Chemical products: Vietnam exports slightly up 0.54 percent in April, Laos top destination

the-shiv May 18, 2025

Vietnam’s exports of chemical products reached US$261.60 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a marginal increase of 0.54 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$971.34 million.

Private sector development: Vietnam National Assembly approves support package for private sector

the-shiv May 18, 2025

Vietnam’s National Assembly has passed a resolution with nearly 90 percent support to strengthen mechanisms for private economic development. Policies include land rent subsidies, interest rate support, tax exemptions, inspection limits, and legal protections for private enterprises, SMEs, and startups, Vietnam Biz has reported.

Tourism: Industry voices call for hands-on reform to fix Vietnam’s workforce gap

the-shiv May 18, 2025

Vietnam’s tourism workforce suffers not only from a shortage in numbers but also from weak quality and limited real-world exposure, Professor Dao Manh Hung (VITEA) has warned in an article published by VietnamNet.

Fishery products: Vietnam imports down slightly in April, Indonesia leads

the-shiv May 18, 2025

Vietnam’s imports of fishery products reached US$267.34 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a marginal 1.05 percent decrease compared to the import value in March, with a year-to-date import value of US$1.03 billion for this category.

Education: Vietnam parents blindsided as HCMC English centre shuts after collecting US$250,000

the-shiv May 18, 2025

Over VND 6.58 billion or US$253,840 in tuition was collected before the sudden closure of Australia International English School (AIES), in Ho Chi Minh City, VN Express has reported. More than 200 parents across Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong, and Dong Nai were affected.

Vietnam Retail Sales Tracker: April Update [data set]

the-shiv May 18, 2025

This retail sales in Vietnam tracker from the-shiv collects and organises key retail sales data from Vietnam. It is updated monthly as new information becomes available.

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