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Real Estate: Vietnam’s March real estate sector FDI over US$915 million
Foreign direct investment into real estate projects in Vietnam totalled US$915.70 million in March, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The sector saw 12 new projects valued at US$759 million, accounting for more than 80 percent of the total inflow into real esate.
ICT: Vietnam’s information and communication sector recordsUS$103 million in March FDI
The information and communication sector attracted US$102.93 million in foreign direct investment in March. This included 22 new projects valued at just US$2 million, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Vietnam FDI by Sector: March Update [data set] : Projects, Capital
Vietnam added another 334 new foreign direct invested projects in March, along with just over US$4.01 billion in additional capital commitments, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. The biggest gains were in manufacturing and processing which added 123 new projects and US$1.17 billion in capital commitments.
Tourism and hospitality: Vietnam March tourist arrivals from Asia top 2 million
Vietnam welcomed 2.05 million tourists from Asia in March 2025, up 8 percent from February, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism data. For the first quarter, tourist arrivals from Asia reached 4.71 million, marking a 34 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024 and a significant boost for Vietnam’s tourism industry.
Vietnam’s cashew nut exports surge by 92.44 percent in March
Vietnam’s cashew nut exports rose sharply by 92.44 percent in March compared to February, reaching US$384.19 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s imports of motor vehicle parts rose nearly 17 percent in March
Vietnam imported US$480.83 million worth of parts and accessories of motor vehicles in March, up 16.78 percent from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. The year-to-date import value stood at US$1.27 billion.
Vietnam’s rolled steel output down 1.8 percent year-on-year in Q1
Vietnam’s rolled steel production reached 1,136,300 tons in March, up from 1,065,100 tons in February, but 3 percent lower than the same month last year. Total output for the first quarter stood at 3,340,700 tons, reflecting a 1.8 percent year-on-year decline, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
Dairy: TH Group to invest US$234 million in southern Vietnam factory expansion
Vietnamese dairy giant TH true MILK plans to build a US$234 million (VND6.07 trillion) factory in Binh Duong province to produce milk, yoghurt, ice cream, and non-alcoholic beverages, with phased development through 2037, English language news site, The Investor is reporting.
Automotive: Vietnam’s luxury car market reaches US$1.9 billion, slow growth projected through 2033
Vietnam’s luxury car market reached a valuation of US$1.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow modestly to US$2.1 billion by 2033, according to a new report by IMARC Group. Rising affluence, urban expansion, and social status-driven purchases are supporting demand, though the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is expected to remain low at 1.15 percent.
Tourism & Hospitality: Dusit Hotels and Resorts set to make Vietnam capital debut
Thai hospitality group Dusit Hotels and Resorts will open Dusit Le Palais Tu Hoa Hanoi on May 9, 2025, marking its firs foray into the capital with a 207-room luxury property overlooking West Lake, Hospitality Net has reported.
Consumer goods: Vietnam’s online premium cosmetics market to triple by 2033
Vietnam’s online premium cosmetics market is set to surge from US$265.15 million in 2024 to over US$643.86 million by 2033, driven by Gen Z consumers, tech innovation, and eco-conscious spending, according to a report from Astute Analytica
Energy: Vietnam PM pushes for US$6 billion gas deal with US to stabilise trade
Vietnam’s Prime Minister has ordered urgent negotiations to finalise a US$6 billion methanol gas import agreement with the United States, framing it as a cornerstone of efforts to balance trade and defuse tariff tensions. The PM has said he expects a deal to be finalised in May, according to Cafe F.
Vietnam’s petroleum product exports surge 65.74 percent in March
Vietnam exported petroleum products worth US$117.75 million in March, a 65.74 percent increase from February, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Telecom prices edge up slightly in March despite drop in smartphone and tablet costs
The consumer price index (CPI) for the postal and telecommunications group rose 0.02% in March 2025, as minor increases in phone equipment and repair services were mostly offset by lower prices for smart devices and accessories, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s bamboo and rattan exports rise by 39.20 percent in March
Vietnam’s bamboo and rattan exports surged by 39.20 percent in March compared to February, reaching US$78.44 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s paper imports rose nearly 17 percent in March
Vietnam imported US$217.13 million worth of paper in March, a 16.95 percent increase from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. The total import value for the first three months of the year reached US$557.21 million.
Vietnam’s crude steel output slips 0.1 percent year-on-year in Q1
Vietnam’s crude steel production reached 1,705,300 tons in March, up from 1,618,400 tons in February, marking a 1.0 percent increase compared to March 2024. However, total output for the first quarter stood at 4,928,200 tons, reflecting a slight 0.1 percent decline year-on-year, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s pepper exports jump 44.57 percent in March
Vietnam’s pepper exports rose 44.57 percent month-on-month in March, reaching US$140.48 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Transport costs fall sharply in March on lower fuel prices and post-holiday demand drop
Vietnam’s transport consumer price index (CPI) fell by 1.41% in March 2025, contributing significantly to the overall decline in inflation. The drop was led by falling fuel prices and lower public transport demand following the Lunar New Year, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
Electricity: Vietnam releases generation price framework for solar power
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has officially announced its electricity generation price framework. The Decision, effective upon signing, establishes maximum electricity generation prices (excluding VAT) for both solar power plants without and with battery storage systems, differentiated by region (North, Central, and South).
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