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Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index climbs 1.55 percent on May 8

the-shiv May 8, 2025

The VNIndex closed at 1,269.80 today, gaining 19.43 points or 1.55 percent, with a total trading value of VND 19.22 trillion, or US$739.2 million. The VN30 index also rose, climbing 1.99 percent to close at 1,351.10.

Computers & electrical products: Vietnam exports down 4.91 percent in April, USA top destination

the-shiv May 8, 2025

Vietnam’s exports of computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof reached US$8.15 billion in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 4.91 percent compared to March, although the year-to-date (YTD) export value remains substantial at US$29.26 billion.

Phones: Vietnam exports down 22.04 percent in April, China top destination

the-shiv May 8, 2025

Vietnam’s exports of phones reached US$3.76 billion in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant decrease of 22.04 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$17.80 billion.

Retail: Japan’s Aeon plans eightfold store expansion in Vietnam by 2030

the-shiv May 8, 2025

Japan’s Aeon aims to expand from 12 to 100 general merchandise stores and super-supermarkets in Vietnam by 2030, Nikkei Asia has reported. It also plans to grow its network of smaller grocery stores to around 200 locations.

Economy: Vietnam announces US$20 billion credit package to drive growth

the-shiv May 8, 2025

A total of 21 commercial banks have registered to participate in a VND 500 trillion (US$20 billion) credit package to support businesses in infrastructure and digital technology, Deputy Governor Dao Minh Tu has told a press conference. The package will offer interest rates at least 1 percent lower than current commercial lending rates for a minimum of two years.

Electronics: Vietnam imports sees slight dip in April, still strong YTD

the-shiv May 7, 2025

Vietnam’s imports of computers, electrical products, spare parts, and components thereof reached US$11.24 billion in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a 2.18 percent decrease compared to the import value in March. However, the year-to-date import value for this sector remains substantial at US$42.88 billion.

Stock market: VNIndex edges up 0.15 percent amid mixed sector performance

the-shiv May 7, 2025

The VNIndex closed at 1,241.95 today, gaining 1.90 points or 0.15 percent with a total trading value of VND 17.85 trillion, or US$686.54 million, according to a release from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange. The VN30 index conversely dipped slightly by 0.06 percent, while VNSmallCap gained 0.07 percent and VNMidCap fell 0.19 percent.

Machinery, equipment, tools & instruments: Vietnam imports up slightly in April, China dominates

the-shiv May 7, 2025

Vietnam’s imports of machinery, equipment, tools, and instruments reached US$4.93 billion in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a marginal 1.76 percent increase compared to the import value in March, with a year-to-date import value of US$17.58 billion for this category.

Private sector development: Vietnam government issues resolution aimed at private sector boost

the-shiv May 7, 2025

Vietnam’s Politburo has released Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW, a directive that repositions the private sector as “the most important driving force” of its socialist-oriented market economy. It calls for sweeping reforms to remove systemic barriers and elevate the private economy’s share of GDP beyond 60 percent by 2045.

Sanctions: EU to target Vietnamese companies aiding Russian sanctions evasion

the-shiv May 7, 2025

For the first time, the European Union plans to sanction a Vietnamese company for allegedly assisting Russia in bypassing trade restrictions, as part of its 17th sanctions package since the Ukraine invasion, the Financial Times is reporting.

Cryptocurrency: Vietnam tax on digital assets feasible, but legal clarity needed

the-shiv May 7, 2025

In an opinion piece in the Vietnam Investment Review, Nguyen Tien Hoa, Senior Partner at ASL Law, has argued that taxing crypto assets in Vietnam is legally feasible but requires foundational legal clarity and a phased implementation.

Food & beverage: Vietnam wine consumption set to hit US$2.8 billion by 2033: Report

the-shiv May 7, 2025

Vietnam’s wine market reached US$2.0 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.73 percent to reach US$2.8 billion by 2033, according to a report from IMARC Group.

Trade: US-Vietnam trade grows in April post-US tariff announcement

the-shiv May 6, 2025

Vietnam’s exports to the United States in April reached US$12.02 billion, up 1.5 percent from US$11.85 billion in March, according to the latest data from Vietnam Customs. Imports from the US were also up, reaching US$1.57 billion, an increase 4.3 percent from US$1.50 billion in March.

Tourism and hospitality: Vietnam receives 7.67 million international visitors in first four months of 2025

the-shiv May 6, 2025

Vietnam’s April 2025 tourist arrivals hit 1.65 million, down 19.5 percent from March, but up 6.3 percent year-on-year, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office (NSO). Year-to-date (Jan–Apr 2025) total arrivals reached 7.67 million, up 23.8 percent compared to the same period in 2024.

Trade: Vietnam’s import-export turnover up 15.7 percent year-to-date, surplus narrows

the-shiv May 6, 2025

Vietnam’s April trade turnover reached US$74.32 billion, down 1.4 percent from March, up 21.3 percent year-on-year, according to the latest data from the National Office of Statistics. Year to date, total trade reached US$276.89, up 15.7 percent year-on-year.

Inflation: Vietnam’s CPI up 3.2 percent year-to-date in April 2025

the-shiv May 6, 2025

Vietnam’s April 2025 CPI rose 0.07 percent month-on-month and 3.12 percent year-on-year and was up 1.37 percent since December 2024, according to the latest data from the National Office of Statistics. Year-to-date CPI (Jan–Apr) also increased 3.2 percent with core inflation up 0.21 percent month-on-month and 3.05 percent year to date.

Securities: Vietnam’s long delayed KRX trading system finally goes live

the-shiv May 6, 2025

Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HoSE) has officially launched its new KRX trading system, ten years after it was first conceived, VietnamNet has reported. It’s hoped the new system will improve liquidity, trading efficiency, and pave the way for a market status upgrade.

Gold: Vietnam demand slips despite investor interest and regional resilience: WGC

the-shiv May 6, 2025

Gold jewellery demand in Vietnam fell by 15 percent year-on-year to 3.5 tonnes in Q1 2025, though it rose 5 percent from the previous quarter, according to the World Gold Council (WGC) Gold Demand Trends: Q1 2025. Bar and coin investment demand also dropped by 15 percent year-on-year to 12 tonnes, despite a 46 percent quarter-on-quarter rise.

Defense: Experts weigh in on Vietnam’s shift from Russian to Western arms

the-shiv May 6, 2025

Vietnam’s push to modernise its military and reduce dependence on Russian arms has opened the door to Western defence firms, but experts have told Breaking Defense that unclear procurement processes, political risks, and capacity gaps in logistics and maintenance could complicate their path into the market

Economy: Vietnam PM holds steady on 8 percent growth target despite US tariff threat

the-shiv May 6, 2025

In a report delivered to the National Assembly, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has outlined a sweeping economic agenda centred on sustaining growth, diversifying markets, and negotiating a resolution to the proposed US “reciprocal” tariffs. He has said the government intends to maintain its growth target of 8 percent for 2025, even as it faces rising trade tensions with the United States.

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