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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.
Banking and finance: Vietnam corporate bond issues top US$1.8 billion in May
Vietnam’s corporate bond market showed signs of renewed activity in May, with VND 46.77 trillion (US$1.80 billion) worth of private placements across 42 deals, according to data from the Vietnam Bond Market Association (VBMA) as of May 31.
Vietnam News Roundup: June 6 to June 12
This week’s Vietnam news roundup explores a US$1.5 billion aviation finance deal, fresh concerns over currency manipulation, APAX’s social insurance debts, possible energy shortages, VinFast’s widening losses, AEON’s finance fallout, carbon market reforms, and more….
Clinker & cement: Vietnam exports hold steady at 0.33% growth in May
Vietnam’s exports of clinker and cement reached US$112.83 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a modest increase of 0.33 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$523.17 million.
Industry: Vietnam chemical products imports up 2.92 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of chemical products reached US$675.98 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a modest increase of 2.92 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$3.15 billion.
Vietnam Market Wrap: VN-Index rises as foreign funds return to net buying
The VN-Index edged up 7.79 points to close at 1,322.99 on Wednesday, marking a 0.59 percent gain as investor sentiment improved. Total trading value on the HOSE reached VND 19.8 trillion, or approximately US$761.5 million, up strongly from the previous session.
Textiles & garments: Vietnam exports up 7.14% in May
Vietnam’s exports of textiles and garments reached US$3.29 billion in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 7.14 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$15.06 billion.
Machines & tools Vietnam exports grow 6.12% in May, Belgium and Norway lead massive surges
Vietnam’s exports of machine, equipment, tools, and instruments reached US$4.999 billion in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 6.12 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$22.085 billion.
Plastics: Vietnam imports see modest 0.75 percent rise in May
Vietnam’s imports of plastics reached US$1.07 billion in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a modest increase of 0.75 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$5.17 billion.
Policy: Vietnam finalises legal framework for carbon market, effective date August 1
Vietnam’s government has officially issued Decree 119/2025/NĐ-CP, amending a 2022 decree on greenhouse gas emissions and ozone layer protection. The new regulations take effect on 1 August 2025, establishing the legal foundation for emissions quotas, carbon credit trading, and both domestic and international offset mechanisms.
Aviation: Vietnam Airlines signs US$1.5 billion financing MOU with ING
Vietnam Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ING Bank to arrange up to US$1.5 billion in funding, according to a company announcement on June 11. The signing took place in Paris during the Vietnam–France Business Forum and was witnessed by Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
The End of Vietnam’s Two-Child Policy: When Ideology Meets Economics
Vietnam may have scrapped its long-standing two-child policy last week, but the ideology behind it may be harder to shift. Coming just days after General Secretary To Lam urged the nation to “practice thrift and fight wastefulness,” the move signals less of a break from the past than a concession to present economic realities: a shrinking workforce, a strained social security system, and a manufacturing model under pressure.
Phones: Vietnam exports surge 22.56% in May, with strong growth to USA, UK, and Italy
Vietnam’s exports of telephones, mobile phones, and parts thereof reached US$4.61 billion in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant increase of 22.56 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$22.41 billion.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam fabric imports up 2.35 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of fabrics reached US$1.45 billion in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a modest increase of 2.35 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$6.32 billion.
Vietnam Market Wrap: VN-Index slips slightly as foreign investors return to net selling
The VN-Index closed at 1,315.20, down 1.03 points or 0.08 percent, on total trading value of VND 14.47 trillion (around US$556.63 million). The session showed modest declines across key sectors, with weak momentum limiting upside potential.
Energy: Vietnam’s coal imports fall 2.94 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of coal reached US$685.50 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 2.94 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$3.21 billion.
Education: Vietnam’s English centre chain owes US$2.38 million in delayed social insurance payments
Apax Leaders, the once-prominent English centre chain linked to embattled businessman Nguyen Ngoc Thuy, has accrued nearly VND 62 billion or US$2.38 million in unpaid social insurance obligations, in Hanoi, VN Express has reported→view source.
Automotive: China’s Geely factory freeze casts uncertainty over Tasco’s Vietnam assembly plans
China’s Geely has announced a global halt on new factory projects casting doubt on its planned US$168 million car assembly joint venture with Vietnam’s Tasco in Thai Binh, Tuoi Tre has reported.
Aquaculture: US’s Cargill exits Vietnam aquaculture feed market, closes two plants
Cargill has confirmed it is exiting Vietnam’s aquafeed business, including the closure of its facilities in Dong Thap and Long An, and its aquaculture technical application centre (TAC) in Tien Giang, Chan Nuoi Vietnam has reported.
Industry: Vietnam iron and steel products imports surge by 8.53 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of iron and steel products reached US$697.32 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant increase of 8.53 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$2.98 billion.
Vietnam Market Wrap: VN-Index rises slightly as foreign investors return to net buying
The VN-Index closed up 5.66 points, or 0.43 percent, at 1,316.23 on June 10, 2025, with total market trading value reaching VND 18,430.90 billion (around US$709.65 million). Sentiment was cautiously optimistic with gains led by retail and property stocks.
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