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.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for plastics in June 2025
Vietnam’s exports of plastics experienced a decrease in June 2025, reaching $185,636,232, a -7.31 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Agriculture: Vietnam’s June 2025 Animal feed output hits 1.28 million tons, up 1.5 percent
Vietnam produced an estimated 1,281.5 thousand tons of animal feed in June 2025, rising from 1,263.0 thousand tons in May. Total production for the first half of the year reached 7,266.9 thousand tons, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Dairy: Vietnam’s June 2025 milk powder production rises 5.2 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s milk powder production reached an estimated 14.2 thousand tons in June 2025, up from 13.5 thousand tons in May, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam’s top export destinations for textile, leather and footwear materials (June 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of textile, leather, and footwear materials and auxiliaries experienced a decrease in June 2025, reaching $193,494,893, a -5.51 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Chemicals: Vietnam’s top import sources for insecticides and rodenticides in June 2025
Vietnam’s imports of insecticides, rodenticides and materials saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $85,215,682, a -6.50 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Steel: Vietnam produces over 7.3 million tons of bar and angle steel in H1 2025
Vietnam produced 1.44 million tons of steel bar and angle steel in May 2025 and an estimated 1.50 million tons in June, according to data from the National Statistics Office. Total output for the first six months of the year reached 7.34 million tons.
Footwear: Vietnam leather shoes output reaches 182.7 million pairs in H1 2025
Vietnam produced 33.4 million pairs of leather shoes and sandals in May 2025 and an estimated 35.2 million pairs in June. Cumulative output for the first six months of 2025 reached 182.7 million pairs.
Trade: Vietnam government gives update on US trade talks, specific details still missing
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has said progress is being made in “reciprocal” trade negotiations with the United States, in a statement posted on its website. The statement goes on to confirm Vietnam’s “reciprocal” tax rate has been reduced from 46 percent to 20 percent.
Aviation: Why no US airlines currently fly direct to Vietnam: Simply Flying
Despite strong demand and growing US–Vietnam ties, no US airline currently operates nonstop flights to Vietnam. The reasons lie in operational challenges, low yields, and more attractive alternatives, according to Simply Flying.
Agriculture: Vietnam leading destinations for pepper exports June 2025
Vietnam’s pepper exports saw a notable decrease in June 2025, reaching $157,843,058, a -13.41 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Construction: Vietnam cement output reaches 90 million tons in first half of 2025
Vietnam produced an estimated 17.1 million tons of cement in June 2025, following a preliminary figure of 16.8 million tons in May, according to data from the National Statistics Office. Cumulative output for the first six months of 2025 reached 90.0 million tons.
Automotive: Vietnam produces 43,200 cars in June 2025, up from 37,600 in May
Vietnam produced 43,200 cars in June 2025, up from 37,600 in May, according to preliminary data from the National Statistics Office. This brings total car production in the first six months of the year to 226,500 units.
Stock market: Vietnam bourse dips slightly as foreign investors resume net selling
Vietnam’s VN-Index fell 7.31 points to close at 1,495.21 on Thursday, a 0.49 percent drop, as foreign investors returned to net selling amid broad declines in major sectors, according to the latest release from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam Dong weakens further as SBV injects liquidity, interbank rates ease
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) set the central exchange rate at VND 25,249, Friday, a 9-dong increase from the previous day. The black market mid-rate remained steady at VND 26,445, representing a 0.86 percent premium over the Google Finance mid-rate of VND 26,220.
Chemicals: Vietnam’s top export destinations for chemical products (June 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of chemical products saw a slight decline in June 2025, reaching $220,995,370, a -2.47 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Rubber: Vietnam’s top import sources for rubber products (June 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of rubber products saw a slight decline in June 2025, reaching $107,233,313, a -2.01 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam PMI rebounds in July, but tariffs weigh on exports
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector returned to growth in July. The S&P Global Manufacturing PMI rose to 52.4—its highest level in nearly a year—up from 48.9 in June, according to a press release from the firm.
Vietnam News Roundup: July 25 to July 31
In this week’s Vietnam News Roundup: Vietnam’s motorbike makers urge delay to Hanoi’s petrol bike ban, the dong weakens further, Sabeco profits fall, foreign investors net-sell US$96 million, TikTok Shop gains ground, EVN posts profit, and Vietnam’s creative and retail scenes show bold ambition.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index dips as foreign investors exit, VPB and HPG dominate trade
The VN-Index closed at 1,502.52 on 31 July, down 5.11 points or 0.34 percent. The VN30 fell more sharply, losing 15.55 points or 0.95 percent, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam dong stable as central rate edges up, SBV resumes 7-day repos
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) set the central exchange rate at VND 25,240 to the US dollar on 31 July, up 12 dong from 30 July. This marks a continued upward trend in official rates.
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In today’s news: Abandoned property tax proposed, Novaland rejects bankruptcy rumours, Vietnamese trade delegation visits Iran, US duties Vietnamese air compressors, EVF plans US$300
In today’s news: Challenges to 10 percent growth target, Proposed rare earth export ban eased, Vietnam records US$122 billion in crypto activity, Norway shipbuilder
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