vietnam
The Vietnam category covers economic developments, investment trends, and policy updates specific to the country. It explores market opportunities, trade relations, industry growth, and government initiatives, providing insights into Vietnam’s role in global supply chains, emerging sectors, and foreign business expansion.
Aquaculture: Vietnam’s top import origins for fishery products (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of fishery products saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $295,310,269, a 7.96 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Industry: Vietnam’s top import origins for wood and wooden products (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of wood and wooden products saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $309,473,826, a 4.47 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Automotive: Vietnam Motor Show 2025 cancelled amid weak market
The Vietnam Motor Show 2025, the country’s largest annual auto industry event, has been cancelled due to a sluggish market and a lack of significant new model launches, Tuoi Tre has reported.
Education: Ho Chi Minh City proposes dissolution of American International School Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Education and Training has proposed dissolving the American International School Vietnam (AISVN) after it failed to resolve financial and teaching issues following a year-long suspension, VN Express has reported. The school was suspended from July 1, 2024, for not meeting legal requirements on teaching conditions, staffing, and financial resources under the 2019 Education Law and Decree 46.
Tourism: Vietnam grants visa exemption to 12 more countries from August 15
Vietnam will exempt visas for citizens of 12 additional countries from August 15, allowing a temporary stay of 45 days, under a tourism stimulus programme, VN Express has reported
Currency: Vietnam central exchange rate climbs 3 dong, Monday
The State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,231 per US$1, up 3 dong from 8 August. The Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,233 per US$, a rise of 8 dong over the same period.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-index jumps 11.91 points, Monday
Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index rose 11.91 points, or 0.75 percent, to close at 1,596.86, with a total trading value of VND 45.27 trillion (US$1.74 billion), Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Agriculture: Vietnam’s top import origins for animal fodders and fodder materials (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of animal fodders and animal fodder materials saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $346,379,846, a 3.55 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Industry: Vietnam’s top import origins for insulated wires and cables (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of insulated wires and cables saw a significant increase in July 2025, reaching $411,487,076, a 13.73 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Automotive: Vietnam’s top import origins for motor vehicles (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of motor vehicles saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $429,025,294, a 5.43 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Pharmaceuticals: Vietnam’s top import origins for pharmaceutical products (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of pharmaceutical products saw a significant decrease in July 2025, reaching $366,122,473, a -21.92 percent decrease compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Food processing: Vietnam’s top import origins for cashew nut (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of cashew nuts saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $436,742,817, a 4.18 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Market Report: Vietnam Cow’s Milk Market [2025]
Published in August of 2025, our Vietnam Cow’s Milk Market Report [2025] provides a unique look into this rapidly expanding sector of Vietnam’s consumer market. Notably, our approach is different: while our reports are data-rich, we also try to focus on what it’s like on the ground, giving a more holistic view of the milk and milk products market and how the business environment actually wor
Energy: Vietnam’s top import origins for coal (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of coal saw a significant decrease in July 2025, reaching $491,342,077, a -23.88 percent decrease compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Automotive: Vietnam’s top import origins for parts and accessories of motor vehicles (July 2025)
/Vietnam’s imports of parts and accessories of motor vehicles saw a notable increase in July 2025, reaching $521,378,939, a 13.10 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 crude oil (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of crude oil saw a slight decrease in July 2025, reaching $552,737,394, a -0.78 percent decrease compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Food & beverage: Brazilian meat producer JBS to build two plants in Vietnam
Brazilian meat giant JBS S.A. is set ti invest in two export-oriented food processing plants in Vietnam, starting with Hai Phong and followed by Ho Chi Minh City, The Investor has reported. The investment, worth around US$100 million, was first hinted at by Brazil’s president in March and later confirmed by JBS executives.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam’s top import origins for textile, leather and footwear materials (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries saw a marginal decrease in July 2025, reaching $587,940,138, a -0.10 percent decrease compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Industry: Vietnam’s top import origins for chemical products (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of chemical products saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $703,542,468, an 8.04 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 petroleum products (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of petroleum products saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $758,109,263, a 9.22 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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