resources
The Resources category covers natural resource management, extraction, and trade. It explores commodity pricing, environmental policies, investment in resource industries, and supply chain developments, providing insights into economic impact, sustainability, and foreign investment.
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production in Vietnam up 17.10 percent in October
Vietnam produced 74.57 thousand tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in October, up 17.10 percent from 63.68 thousand tons in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Natural gas production in Vietnam up 3.68 percent in October
Natural gas production rose in October, with output reaching 498 million cubic metres compared with 480 million cubic metres in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Crude oil production in Vietnam down 0.34 percent in October over September
Vietnam produced 685 thousand tons of crude oil in October, down 0.34 percent from September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Coal production in Vietnam up 24.44 percent in October
Vietnam produced 2.97 million tonnes of coal in October, up 24.44 percent from September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Aluminum production in Vietnam up 19.76 percent in September 2025
Vietnam’s aluminium output rose sharply in September 2025, reaching 122 thousand tons, up 19.76 percent from August, according to data from the National Statistics Office. Total production for the first nine months of the year stood at 1.11 million tons, reflecting stable year-on-year growth.
Vietnam to introduce gold import quota system, but limits tied to SBV policy goals
Vietnam’s central bank will begin issuing annual import and export quotas for gold starting October 10, 2025, under a new circular, VN Express has reported. However, annual quotas will be set based on monetary policy goals, and foreign reserve levels, which could limit efficacy.
Resources: Vietnam imports of precious stones and metals fall 9.7 percent in August 2025
Vietnam imported US$88.53 million worth of precious stones, precious metal and articles thereof in August, down 9.7 percent from US$98.04 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$645.73 million.
Resources: Vietnam ores and minerals imports drop 25.8 percent in August
Vietnam imported US$204.21 million worth of ores and other mineral products in August, down 25.84 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$2.03 billion.
Aluminium: Vietnam output up 2.5 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s aluminium production in August 2025 was estimated at 106,600 tons, down from 122,200 tons in July. Despite the month-on-month decline, August output still increased 2.8 percent year-on-year.
Mining: Vietnam extractive industries industrial production sees mixed results in August
Vietnam’s extractive industries posted divergent results in August, according to the latest Industrial Production Index. The sector recorded a modest month-on-month decline but continued to expand compared to last year.
Industry: Vietnam’s July aluminium output stable with modest year-to-date growth
Vietnam produced an estimated 132,000 tonnes of aluminium in July 2025, slightly up from 131,000 tonnes in June, according to Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Energy: Vietnam’s July LPG output edges up, strong growth in 7-month total
Vietnam produced an estimated 68,900 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in July 2025, slightly higher than 64,900 tonnes in June, according to Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Crude oil: Vietnam’s July output rises but 7-month total dips
Vietnam extracted an estimated 688,500 tonnes of crude oil in July 2025, up from 663,400 tonnes in June, according to Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Coal: Vietnam’s July output slips but 7-month growth remains steady
Vietnam produced an estimated 3.62 million tonnes of coal in July 2025, down from 4.07 million tonnes in June, according to Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Resources: China, Malaysia top export destinations for Vietnam ore and other minerals product in July
Vietnam’s exports of ores and other minerals product totaled $12,257,812 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Coal: Philippines, Netherlands Vietnam’s top export destinations for coal in July
Vietnam’s coal exports totaled $9,863,108 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Jewellery: USA, Japan Vietnam’s top export destinations for precious stones and metals in July
Vietnam’s exports of precious stones and metals reached $67,366,293 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a 27.17 percent increase compared to June, and this strong performance contributed to a year-to-date total of $378,962,387.
Gold: Vietnam abolishes SJC monopoly on bar production
Vietnam has officially ended the 13-year State monopoly on gold bar production, allowing qualified businesses and commercial banks to mint their own bars, Tuoi Tre has reported.
Resources: Vietnam’s top import origins for precious stones, metals, and articles thereof (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of precious stones, metals, and articles thereof saw a significant increase in July 2025, reaching $98,039,430, a 37.31 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Energy: Vietnam’s top import origins for liquefied petroleum gas (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) saw a decrease in July 2025, reaching $173,375,579, a -8.56 percent decrease compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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