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Vietnam private sector uses HUBA workshop to call for equal treatment
Private business leaders voiced frustration over long standing inequalities in state policy, especially compared to state-owned enterprises, at a workshop hosted by the Ho Chi Minh City Business Association (HUBA), Friday. The leaders highlighted a need for institutional reform, transparency, and better access to land, finance, and international markets, VNExpress is reporting.
Vietnam’s iron and steel exports decrease by 12.36 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of iron and steel fell by 17.25 percent in February 2025 compared to January, reaching US$535.50 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s fruits and vegetables exports decline by 16.16 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of fruits and vegetables declined by 17.25 percent in February 2025 compared to January, reaching US$313.97 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s motor vehicle parts imports rise 10.33 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s imports of motor vehicle parts and accessories grew by 10.33 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$411.72 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brings total year-to-date imports to US$785.01 million, reflecting sustained demand in the automotive sector.
Vietnam’s glass and glassware imports rise 18.75 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s glass and glassware imports increased by 18.75 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$97.84 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows January’s total of US$82.39 million, bringing year-to-date imports to US$180.18 million.
Vietnam’s milk powder production increases by 14.8% in February 2025
Vietnam’s milk powder production has experienced positive growth in the first two months of 2025. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Office of Statistics, the country produced 10,300 tons of milk powder in January 2025. In February, this figure increased slightly to 11,000 tons.
Vietnam’s exports of insulated wires and cables decline by 3.05 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of insulated wires and cables fell by 17.25 percent in February 2025 compared to January, reaching US$292.69 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s footwear exports decline by 17.25 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s footwear exports fell by 17.25 percent in February 2025 compared to January, totalling US$1.57 billion, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s paper imports rise 20.19 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s paper imports increased by 20.19 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$185.66 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brings total year-to-date imports to US$340.01 million, highlighting a growing demand for paper products.
Vietnam to raise foreign ownership cap to 49% at some banks
Foreign investors will be allowed to own up to 49 percent of the charter capital in Vietnamese commercial banks involved in mandatory transfers, starting from May 19, 2025, under Decree No. 69/2025/ND-CP recently issued by the government. The change applies to banks like MB, HDBank, and VPBank, which are participating in state-mandated acquisition and restructuring of weaker banks, VietnamBiz has reported.
Vietnam’s seafood exports at risk as US tightens marine mammal rules
Vietnam’s seafood industry is under mounting pressure as the United States enforces stricter regulations under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), which could lead to an import ban on key fishing products by 2026 if Vietnam does not meet US standards, Zing News is reporting.
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable imports fall 30.89 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable imports dropped by 30.89 percent month-on-month in February, amounting to US$165.80 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a total of US$239.91 million in January, bringing year-to-date imports to US$405.62 million.
Vietnam’s fresh milk production increases by 12.5% in February 2025
Vietnam’s fresh milk production has shown positive growth in the first two months of 2025. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Office of Statistics, the country produced 132 million litres of fresh milk in January 2025. In February, this figure increased slightly to 133.9 million litres.
Vietnam’s fishery products exports decline by 15.37 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s fishery products exports decreased by 15.37 percent in February 2025 compared to January, totalling US$655.02 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s chemicals exports rise by 7.52 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of chemicals increased by 7.52 percent in February 2025 compared to January, reaching US$236.49 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
‘Other goods and services’ costs in Vietnam record February rise: CPI data
The cost of other goods and services in Vietnam increased by 0.18 percent in February, driven by rising prices in personal care and luxury items, according to the Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index.
Vietnam’s ores and other minerals imports rise 17.96 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s ores and other minerals imports increased by 17.96 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$236.97 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brings total year-to-date imports to US$436.16 million, reflecting sustained demand for raw materials.
Vietnam’s fishery product imports rise 10.24 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s fishery product imports increased by 10.24 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$258.06 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows January’s total of US$234.09 million, bringing year-to-date imports to US$491.63 million.
Vietnam’s processed seafood production increases by 14.7% in February 2025
Vietnam’s processed seafood production has seen significant growth in the first two months of 2025. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Office of Statistics, the country produced 485,900 tons of processed seafood in January 2025. In February, this figure decreased slightly to 484,000 thousand tons.
Vietnam’s F&B industry revenue jumps 16.6 percent in 2024: Report
Vietnam’s food and beverage (F&B) industry revenue reached VND 688.8 trillion or US$27.55 billion in 2024, marking a 16.6 percent increase from 2023. However, growth was uneven throughout the year, with a noticeable difference between the first and last six months, according to the iPOS F&B Industry Report 2024.
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