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.
Food processing: Vietnam’s top cashew nut buyers (countries) in June 2025
Vietnam’s exports of cashew nuts saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $463,592,001, a -15.84 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Food & beverage: Vietnam fruit and vegetable imports, source countries (June 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of fruits and vegetables saw a significant increase in June 2025, reaching $214,043,921, a 9.36 percent increase compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Construction: Vietnam equipment market to hit US$316 million by 2030: Report
Vietnam’s construction equipment market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.25 percent from 2024 to 2030, reaching US$316 million in revenue, driven by surging demand for infrastructure, industrial development, and real estate expansion a report from Arizton Advisory & Intelligence has found.
Industry: Vietnam rubber firms facing headwinds on drop in demand from China, US
Despite a drop in rubber input costs, Vietnam’s tyre manufacturers are facing persistent financial strain in 2025 due to high fixed costs and softening export demand, particularly from China and the US, Vietnam News is reporting.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam’s top import sources for yarn (June 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of yarn saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $241,505,937, a -4.14 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Industry: Taiwan imposes five-year anti-dumping duties on Vietnam cement exports
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has announced five-year anti-dumping duties on Portland cement and clinker imports from Vietnam, effective from 28 July 2025, following a joint investigation with the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Focus Taiwan has reported.
Rubber: Vietnam’s top import sources for rubber (June 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of rubber saw a slight decline in June 2025, reaching $240,032,751, a -1.05 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Currency: Vietnam dong steady as SBV boosts US$ liquidity through repos, Tuesday
Vietnam’s central exchange rate slipped slightly to 25,179 dong per US dollar on 22 July, down 12 dong from the previous day, according to the State Bank of Vietnam.
Stock market: VN-Index gains 1.65 percent as trading surges to US$1.3 billion, Tuesday
Vietnam’s VN-Index rose 24.49 points to close at 1,509.54 on July 22, up 1.65 percent from the previous session. Total trading value reached VND 33.92 trillion or US$1.3 billion, with mid-caps and real estate stocks leading the advance, according to data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange
Mining: Vietnam’s top export destinations for precious stones & metal (June 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of precious stones, precious metal, and articles thereof saw an increase in June 2025, reaching $52,973,069, a 2.48 percent increase compared to May 2025 according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Industry: Vietnam’s main iron and steel buyers, June 2025
Vietnam’s exports of iron and steel saw a slight increase in June 2025, reaching $611,511,883, a 1.90 percent increase compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s Petrol Motorbike Ban: Intent Versus Economic Reality
The local government in Hanoi was recently assigned the task of ridding the inner city of petrol-powered motorbikes from July 1, 2026. This policy has the potential to be hugely disruptive and will have broad-reaching economic impacts that may not justify the intended outcomes.
Tax: Vietnam’s Vietcombank urges removal of foreign withholding tax duty
Vietcombank has asked the government to scrap the requirement that commercial banks withhold and pay taxes on behalf of foreign entities without a physical presence in Vietnam, The Investor has reported. The bank is arguing that it is unfeasible and inconsistent with global norms.
Manufacturing: Chinese furniture firm expands in Vietnam to mitigate tariff risks, boost efficiency
China’s Nice Link Home Furnishings is doubling its upholstery and cut-and-sew facilities in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang to over 650,000 square feet in total, in response to rising US demand and ongoing tariff uncertainty, Furniture Today has reported.
Agriculture: Vietnam’s top export destinations for fruits and vegetables (June 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of fruits and vegetables saw a significant increase in June 2025, reaching $806,875,989, a 30.87 percent increase compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Stock market: VN-Index dips, foreign investors return, VPB and HPG lead trades
Vietnam’s VN-Index closed down 12.23 points on 21 July to 1,485.05, a 0.82 percent drop on trading value of VND 35.41 trillion (US$1.36 billion). Market breadth was negative across key indices, with VN30 down 0.96 percent and mid- and small-cap segments also in the red, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam’s exchange rate pressure persists as SBV drains repos, Monday
Vietnam’s central exchange rate was fixed at 25,191 on 21 July, up 6 dong from 18 July, according to State Bank of Vietnam data.
The unofficial market premium widened further, with black market mid-rates from tygiausd.org reaching 26,410 compared to Google Finance’s 26,155, a 0.97 percent difference—up from 0.86 percent just three days earlier.
Labour: Vietnam five-year visa exemption for artists and Olympic medallists floated by MPS
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security has proposed a special five-year visa exemption scheme for selected high-profile foreigners—including scientists, executives, artists, and Olympic medallists—as part of efforts to attract global talent and boost national competitiveness, Vietnam News has reported.
Industry: Vietnam’s industrial agitator market to nearly double by 2034: Report
The Vietnam industrial agitator market is forecast to grow from US$0.15 billion in 2024 to US$0.28 billion by 2034, representing a CAGR of 6.2 percent, according to a new report by Reports and Data. Growth is being driven by rising demand from chemicals, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for ceramic products (June 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of ceramic products remained relatively stable in June 2025, reaching $53,904,191, a -0.03 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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