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.
Human resources: Apple supplier goes to local gov’t for support re: Vietnam labour challenges
China’s Luxshare-ICT, a key Apple supplier, has requested support from authorities in Nghe An province to help address ongoing labour recruitment challenges, according to a document recently sent to the provincial People’s Committee, The Investor has reported.
Banking & finance: Vietnam prepaid cards market to surge 26.6 percent to US$7.19 billion in 2025
Vietnam’s prepaid card and digital wallet market is expected to grow 26.6 percent year-on-year to reach US$7.19 billion in 2025, according to a report from Research and Markets.
Currency: Vietnam dong under pressure as interbank rates climb and black market spread widens
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) set the central exchange rate at VND 25,113 per US dollar Monday, slightly firmer than the previous VND 25,116 on Friday, according to the latest data from the State Bank of Vietnam.
Stock market: VN-Index climbs over 1 percent as financials and large caps attract strong foreign buying
Vietnam’s VN-Index closed at 1,402.06 on 7 July 2025, gaining 15.09 points or 1.09 percent, with total trading value reaching VND 28.29 trillion (approximately US$1.09 billion), according to data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam’s Economy in June: Unpacked
Last Friday, the National Statistics Office released its June update showing rising inflation, a weakening dong, and trade uncertainty ahead of the July 9 Trump tariff deadline. This article breaks down the key data and policy trends shaping Vietnam’s economy.
Labour: Survey finds Vietnam wages barely enough to make ends meet
A new survey highlighting widespread financial hardship among Vietnamese workers has intensified calls for a 6–7 percent minimum wage increase in 2026, as experts and labour representatives warn that current incomes fall far short of basic living needs, Kinh Te Do Thi has reported.
Trade: New US tariff deal sees importers question Vietnam as alternative sourcing option
The new US-Vietnam trade deal is prompting importers to reconsider Vietnam’s role as a key alternative to China, as fresh tariffs and potential transshipment penalties introduce major cost and compliance risks, Reuters has reported.
Trade: Concerns raised in Philippines as Vietnam’s US tariff deal puts exports at a disadvantage
The Philippines’ exports are unlikely to stay competitive if the US reinstates a 17 percent tariff, especially after Vietnam secured a favourable 20 percent rate under a new deal with Washington, according to the Foreign Buyers Association of the Philippines .
Trade: Top US economic adviser praises ‘extremely one-sided’ US-Vietnam trade deal
A trade deal with Vietnam announced last week has been dubbed “fantastic” and “extremely one-sided,” by top White House’s economic adviser, Stephen Miran, in an ABC News interview on Sunday. He noted that it delivers major benefits to US exporters while imposing significant tariffs on Vietnamese goods.
Paper & paper products: Vietnam exports dip 7.95% in May
Vietnam’s exports of paper and paper products reached US$179.02 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 7.95 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$862.45 million.
Steel: Vietnam imposes anti-dumping tax on Chinese hot-rolled steel from July
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has officially imposed anti-dumping taxes of 23.1 to 27.83 percent on certain hot-rolled steel products originating from China, effective from 6 July and set to last for five years, VN Express has reported.
Industrial real estate: Singaporean developer starts US$60 million factory project in northern Vietnam
Singapore-based industrial property developer Soilbuild International has broken ground on a US$60 million ready-built industrial facility in northern Vietnam’s Hung Yen province, The Investor has reported.
Agriculture: Vietnam pepper exports dip 1.01% in May
Vietnam’s exports of pepper reached US$182.28 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a slight decrease of 1.01 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$690.43 million.
Inflation: Vietnam June CPI rises 0.48 percent month-on-month, driven by housing and fuel
Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) in June 2025 rose 0.48 percent from May, largely driven by higher housing material costs and fuel prices, according to the National Statistics Office.
Wheat: Vietnam Imports Plummet 56.17 Percent in May, Brazil’s Absence Looms Large
Vietnam’s imports of wheat reached US$91.04 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a drastic decrease of 56.17 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$728.97 million.
Trade: Vietnam exports up 14.4 percent in first half of 2025, trade surplus narrows
Vietnam’s export turnover reached US$219.83 billion in the first six months of 2025, an increase of 14.4 percent year-on-year, according to the National Statistics Office.
Industry: Vietnam Industrial Production Index rises 9.2 percent in first half of 2025
Vietnam’s index of industrial production (IIP) grew 9.2 percent year-on-year in the first six months of 2025, accelerating from 8.0 percent in the same period of 2024. The processing and manufacturing sector led the expansion, while mining remained a drag on overall performance, according to the National Statistics Office.
Economy: Vietnam GDP growth reaches 7.96 percent in Q2 2025, NSO
Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by an estimated 7.96 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, marking the second-highest Q2 growth since 2020.
Growth was driven by robust performance across all major sectors, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO).
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.
In today’s Vietnam news: Vinhomes bond plans, Fuel prices revised, Counterfeit Havianas, Internet undersea cable failures, VN-China tariff diff, SK-VN joint crude stockpiling, Daewoo
In today’s Vietnam news: Interest on late wages, HD Bank capital raising, Techcombank foreign buyers, China electronics firm expanding, New Japan polysilicon factory VN,
In today’s Vietnam news: Gold below world price, Gold bar liquidity issues, Bank bond interest rates easing, SME loan access, New data storage fines,
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