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Malaysia buys US$458 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 4.82 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$458 million worth of goods to Malaysia, up 4.82 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Thailand buys US$745 billion of Vietnam’s exports in September, up 0.23 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s exports to Thailand reached US$745.02 million in September 2025, rising slightly by 0.23 percent from August, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Indonesia ships US$961.26 million of goods to Vietnam in September, up 9.83 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s imports from Indonesia rose to US$961.26 million in September 2025, up 9.83 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Coal was the largest import category at US$154.52 million, increasing 11 percent month on month.
Thailand supplies US$1.10 billion of Vietnam imports in September, down 1.5 percent month-on-month
Vietnam imported goods worth US$1.10 billion from Thailand in September 2025, down 1.5 percent from August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$9.69 billion, maintaining Thailand’s position among Vietnam’s top regional suppliers.
Malaysia takes US$440 million of Vietnam’s exports in September, up 0.94 percent month-on-month
Vietnam exported goods worth US$436.8 million to Malaysia in September 2025, down 0.9 percent from August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$3.89 billion, maintaining Malaysia’s status as one of Vietnam’s key ASEAN trade partners.
ASEAN Trade: Vietnam exports to Philippines jump 22.2 percent in August 2025
Vietnam exported US$566.40 million worth of goods to the Philippines in August, a 22.2 percent rise from US$463.38 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$3.94 billion.
ASEAN Supply Chain Integration: Key Takeaways from the Thai-Cambodia Border Dispute
The Thai-Cambodia border dispute has made clear that ASEAN member states are not beyond armed conflict with each other. This, however, disrupts trade and integrated supply chains, highlighting risks baked into ASEAN frameworks that could prove problematic for the bloc moving forward.
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