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.
Dairy: Non-trade barriers key challenge in Vietnam, ASEAN: Fonterra
Persistent non-trade barriers (NTBs) in ASEAN markets, including Vietnam, present significant operational challenges for dairy firm Fonterra, its general manager of Trade Strategy Justine Aroll has said in corporate commentary published by the Vietnam Investment Review.
Renewables: Vietnam rooftop solar regulatory overhaul to unlock Vietnam’s green growth: YKVN’s Mazur
Vietnam’s 2025 rooftop solar (RTS) regulatory overhaul offers a clear, bankable path for investors, according to Eli Mazur, partner at YKVN and a leading expert on Vietnam’s energy and FDI legal framework.
Manufacturing: Vietnam furniture market to reach US$13.14 billion by 2030
Vietnam’s furniture market is projected to grow from US$9.62 billion in 2025 to US$13.14 billion by 2030, recording a robust CAGR of 6.43 percent, according to a report from Mordor Intelligence.
Food & beverage: Vietnam food service market set to reach US$54.27 billion by 2033: Report
Vietnam’s food service market is projected to grow from US$21.92 billion in 2024 to US$54.27 billion by 2033, marking a CAGR of 9.70 percent during 2025–2033, according to a report from IMARC Group.
Chemicals: Vietnam insect & rodent spray imports dip 8.85 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of insecticides, rodenticides, and related materials reached US$91.14 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an 8.85 percent decrease compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$432.74 million.
Currency: Vietnam dong faces growing pressure as black market premium jumps, July 4
Vietnam’s currency market showed further strain, Friday, with black market premiums widening and mixed shifts in interbank rates highlighting ongoing liquidity tension, according to the latest data from the State Bank of Vietnam.
Manufacturing: Vietnam plastics exports up 3.04 percent in May
Vietnam’s exports of plastics reached US$200.29 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 3.04 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$989.05 million.
Dairy: Vietnam’s milk powder production posts strong growth through May 2025
Vietnam produced an estimated 13,700 tonnes of milk powder in May 2025, up from 13,200 tonnes in April, according to Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Trade: Vietnam agriculture ministry expecting US$6.2 billion loss on 20 percent US tariff
Export turnover in the second half of 2025 is projected to fall by 20 percent, equal to a loss of US$6.2–6.5 billion, with overall growth slowing to around 3.85 percent if a 20 percent US tariff is imposed, according to Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. In a worst-case scenario, with a 46 percent tariff, second-half exports could drop by as much as US$12.3 billion, Tuoi Tre has reported.
Vietnam News Roundup: June 27 to July 3
This week’s Vietnam news roundup covers Trump’s Vietnam tariff deal, crypto regulation changes, Skoda’s local assembly, strong credit growth, dong weakness, The Venti’s debut, proposed wage hikes, new insurance rules, PMI decline, and major moves in real estate and stocks.
Currency: Vietnam central bank injects liquidity, dong weakens slightly
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) injected US$351 million via seven-day repos, on July 3, according to the latest data from the bank. It also set the central exchange rate at 25,091 dong per US dollar, marking a slight weakening from earlier in the week.
Stock market: Vietnam trading day mixed as VN-Index edges down, mid-caps outperform
Vietnam’s VN-Index closed at 1,381.96, down 0.19 percent, July 3, with total trading value reaching VND 33.04 trillion or US$1.27 billion, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Textile, leather & footwear materials: Vietnam exports remain stable in May,
Vietnam’s exports of textile, leather, and footwear materials and auxiliaries reached US$204.78 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a slight increase of 0.33 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$971.97 million.
Dairy: Vietnam’s fresh milk production sees steady growth in first five months of 2025
Vietnam produced an estimated 145.1 million litres of fresh milk in May 2025, up from 135.1 million litres in April, according to Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Trump’s Vietnam Trade Deal Announcement: Sectors to Watch
Yesterday, in a post on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Vietnam that would impose a 40 percent tariff on goods transhipped through Vietnam and a 20 percent tariff on all other Vietnamese imports. This article looks at which sectors are most at risk of that higher 40 percent rate.
What’s On Vietnam: Business Events Directory
This is a free directory of events for foreign firms doing business in Vietnam.
Trade: Donald Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam
US President Donald Trump has announced a new trade deal with Vietnam’s Communist Party General Secretary To Lam, outlining significant tariff changes and full US market access, per a post from the US President on Truth Social.
Chemicals: Vietnam exports dip 12.97 percent in May
Vietnam’s exports of chemicals reached US$209.50 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a notable decrease of 12.97 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$1.12 billion.
Currency: Vietnam liquidity stays tight as FX spreads widen, July 2
Vietnam’s monetary system remained under pressure on 2 July, with no new central bank liquidity support and widening black market FX spreads, highlighting continued strain on the dong, according to the latest data from the State Bank of Vietnam.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index records .49 percent rise, July 2
Vietnam’s stock market continued its upward trend on 2 July, with the VN-Index closing at 1,384.59, up 6.75 points or 0.49 percent, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
In today’s Vietnam news: Offshore wind development, PM public holiday powers extension proposed, Cybersecurity firm identifies VN hack, HoSE liquidity lowest level since April
In today’s Vietnam news: Push for removal US D1 D3 export control lists, Coal output increase approved, Philippines-Vietnam integration challenges, Renewables development, M&A transactions
In today’s Vietnam news: DPPA hurdles, Canada-Taiwan renewables investment in VN, Progress report on US aircraft / engine deals requested, Tech development plan, VinHomes
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This is an interview with Dr Nuno F. Ribeiro, Associate Professor, International Tourism & Hospitality Management at Copenhagen Business College, formerly of RMIT Vietnam. It