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Energy: Vietnam coal imports up 9.1 percent in April

the-shiv May 12, 2025

Vietnam imported US$706.29 million worth of coal in April 2025, up 9.1 percent from March, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$2.52 billion, with April accounting for nearly 28 percent of that total.

Chemicals: Vietnam chemical imports edge down 4 percent in April

the-shiv May 12, 2025

Vietnam imported US$656.78 million worth of chemical products in April 2025, down 3.98 percent from March, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Total year-to-date imports reached US$2.47 billion, with China, South Korea and Japan the top suppliers.

Gaming: Hoiana counsel critiques Vietnam’s gaming laws as incomplete and unclear

the-shiv May 12, 2025

Vietnam’s gaming regulatory system is underdeveloped and struggling to balance commercial needs with state control, Luís Mesquita de Melo, General Counsel at Hoiana Integrated Resort, has told a panel discussion, as reported by Asia Gaming Brief.

Crude oil: Vietnam April imports down 6.88 percent over March, Kuwait lead supplier

the-shiv May 11, 2025

Vietnam’s imports of crude oil reached US$698.05 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a 6.88 percent decrease compared to the import value in March, with a year-to-date import value of US$2.88 billion for this category.

Chemicals: Vietnam chemical imports up 5.9 percent in April, China top supplier

the-shiv May 11, 2025

Vietnam imported US$711.91 million worth of chemicals in April 2025, marking a 5.9 percent increase from March, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Total year-to-date imports reached US$2.58 billion.

Coffee: Vietnam exports down 9.20 percent in April, Germany top destination

the-shiv May 11, 2025

Vietnam’s exports of coffee reached US$965.83 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 9.20 percent compared to March, although the year-to-date (YTD) export value remains high at US$3.80 billion.

Plastic products: Vietnam imports rise .55 percent in April, China dominates

the-shiv May 11, 2025

Vietnam’s imports of plastic products reached US$861.54 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a slight increase of 0.55 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) import value of US$3.09 billion.

10 Key Manufacturing Hubs in Vietnam 2025: Key Locations & Industries

the-shiv May 11, 2025

Vietnam has emerged as a prominent manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia, attracting significant foreign direct investment (FDI) and driving economic growth. The country’s strategic location, competitive labour costs, and supportive government policies have contributed to its manufacturing prowess. Several key locations have emerged as focal points for industrial development and production.

Phones: Vietnam imports climb .07 percent in April, China dominates source countries

the-shiv May 10, 2025

Vietnam’s imports of telephones, mobile phones, and their parts reached US$867.60 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a negligible increase of 0.07 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) import value of US$3.42 billion.

Wood and wooden products: Vietnam exports slightly down 1.80 percent in April, USA top destination

the-shiv May 10, 2025

Vietnam’s exports of wood and wooden products reached US$1.45 billion in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a slight decrease of 1.80 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$5.39 billion.

Cameras: Vietnam exports up 6.07 percent in April, China top destination

the-shiv May 10, 2025

Vietnam’s exports of still image and video cameras and parts thereof reached US$646.50 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 6.07 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$2.37 billion.

Trade: Vietnam pushes domestic firms to pressure US policy makers on tariffs

the-shiv May 10, 2025

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, in a conference last week, urged businesses to send letters of protest to US agencies with respect to the “reciprocal tariffs” announced last month to help put pressure on the Trump administration. This is part of a series of broader moves to see those tariffs reduced to a more manageable level.

Electricity: Vietnam raises average power price by 4.8 percent from May 10

the-shiv May 10, 2025

The average retail electricity price in Vietnam will rise from VND 2,103.11 to VND 2,204.07 per kWh, a 4.8 percent increase from today, according to a press release from state power provider Electricity Vietnam (EVN). The move has been driven by rising input costs—notably coal, gas, oil, LNG, and the exchange rate—with low-cost hydropower only expected to supply 25 percent of total demand in 2025, the release says.

Footwear: Vietnam exports up 16.94 percent in April, USA top destination

the-shiv May 9, 2025

Vietnam’s exports of footwear reached US$2.23 billion in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a substantial increase of 16.94 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$7.60 billion.

Plastics: Vietnam imports fall 2.3 percent in April, China main source

the-shiv May 9, 2025

Vietnam’s imports of plastics reached US$1.06 billion in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a slight decrease of 2.30 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) import value of US$4.09 billion.

Iron & steel: Vietnam imports up 5.71 percent in April, China remains top supplier

the-shiv May 9, 2025

Vietnam’s imports of iron and steel reached US$962.88 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a 5.71 percent increase compared to the import value in March, with a year-to-date import value of US$3.61 billion for this category.

Footwear: Crocs warns Vietnam tariffs could pose major disruption to global sourcing strategy

the-shiv May 9, 2025

Tariffs on Vietnam would be more disruptive than those on China for Crocs due to its deep reliance on Vietnam for manufacturing, Crocs CEO Andrew Rees has told an investor call.

Textiles & garments: Vietnam exports slightly up 0.24 percent in April, USA top destination

the-shiv May 9, 2025

Vietnam’s exports of textiles and garments reached US$3.07 billion in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a marginal increase of 0.24 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$11.76 billion.

Machines & equipment: Vietnam exports up 0.88 percent in April, USA top destination

the-shiv May 8, 2025

Vietnam’s exports of machine, equipment, tools and instruments reached US$4.71 billion in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a marginal increase of 0.88 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$17.09 billion.

Fabrics: Vietnam imports up 5.68 percent over March, China lead supplier

the-shiv May 8, 2025

Vietnam’s imports of fabrics reached US$1.42 billion in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a 5.68 percent increase compared to the import value in March, with a year-to-date import value of US$4.87 billion for this category.

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