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.
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.
Garments & textiles: Where Vietnam sourced its cotton in June 2025 – Latest import data
Vietnam’s imports of cotton saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $267,212,045, a -3.35 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Mining: Vietnam’s top import sources for ores and other minerals product (June 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of ores and other minerals product saw a significant increase in June 2025, reaching $242,865,146, a 3.08 percent increase compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Wood: Vietnam’s top import sources for wood and wooden products (June 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of wood and wooden products saw a slight decline in June 2025, reaching $296,229,247, a -1.59 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam key markets for plastics products June 2025
Vietnam’s exports of plastic products experienced a slight decrease in June 2025, reaching $622,781,193, a -4.14 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Energy: Vietnam’s top export destinations for petroleum products (June 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of petroleum products saw a slight decrease in June 2025, reaching $57,966,078, a -3.75 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Top countries supplying fishery products to Vietnam (June 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of fishery products saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $273,549,124, a -2.70 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for toys and sports requisites (June 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of toys and sports requisites and parts saw a significant increase in June 2025, reaching $858,142,723, a 27.09 percent increase compared to May 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for fabrics for technical uses (June 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of tyre cord fabrics and other fabrics for technical uses experienced a notable decrease in June 2025, reaching $54,469,663, a -23.09 percent decrease compared to May 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Packaging: Vietnam’s top import sources for paper (June 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of paper saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $197,731,747, an -8.41 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Agriculture: Where Vietnam imports its fertilizers from: June 2025 snapshot
Vietnam’s imports of fertilizers saw a significant increase in June 2025, reaching $301,965,258, a 73.64 percent increase compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Real estate: Vietnam’s HCMC short 179,000 housing units as legal hurdles stall supply
Ho Chi Minh City is facing a major housing shortage, having achieved only 24 percent of its 2021–2025 housing development target, according to a Q2 market report from Savills Vietnam, The Investor has reported.
Food processing: Vietnam’s leading cashew nut suppliers in June 2025
Vietnam’s imports of Cashew nut saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $419,206,980, a -3.45 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Stock market: VN-Index climbs as financials lead gains Friday, July 18
The VN-Index rose 7.27 points to close at 1,497.28 on July 18, up 0.49 percent, as strong performance in financial stocks offset losses in real estate and IT shares, according to data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam’s Dong under pressure, black market premium holds at 0.86 percent, Friday
Vietnam’s dong remained under pressure on Friday, with the central bank setting the official reference rate at VND 25,185 per US$, up 9 dong from the day before. The black market mid-rate held steady at VND 26,385, maintaining a 0.86 percent premium over Google Finance’s mid-market rate of VND 26,160.
Agriculture: Vietnam’s top export destinations for coffee (June 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of coffee saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $677,919,254, a -21.16 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Automotive: Vietnam’s biggest import origins for motor vehicles, June 2025
Vietnam’s imports of motor vehicles saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $406,926,434, a -4.56 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Agriculture: Where Vietnam exported fertilizer in June 2025
Vietnam’s exports of fertilizers remained relatively stable in June 2025, reaching $77,614,089, a -0.55 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Roundup: July 11 to July 17
This week’s Vietnam news roundup covers ASF concealment by pig farmers, motorbike sales trends, airline reform calls, credit red flags, dong weakness, questions around Trump’s tariff deal and more.
Food & beverage: Vietnam’s top export destinations for pastry, sweets, and cereal products in June 2025
Vietnam’s exports of pastry, sweets, and cereals products experienced a slight decrease in June 2025, reaching $101,359,454, a -1.24 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
In today’s news: VinFast derivatives issue, JICA lending forecasts, Fuel pricing reform monitoring, Fuel price forecasts, Bank foreign capital raising, Russia looking to wet
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
This is an interview with Chris Walker, a Vietnam Sourcing Expert with Vietnam Factory Tours how rising oil prices and the Middle East crisis are
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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