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.
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.
Rubber products: Vietnam imports up 7.15 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of rubber products reached US$109.44 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 7.15 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$486.28 million.
Aquaculture: Vietnam’s processed seafood output rises sharply in first five months of 2025
Vietnam produced an estimated 0.60 million tonnes of processed seafood in May 2025, up from 0.57 million tonnes in April, according to Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Pharmaceutical materials: Vietnam imports dip 5.57 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of pharmaceutical materials reached US$42.07 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 5.57 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$214.93 million.
Automotive: Skoda Kushaq sales begin in Vietnam as local assembly ramps up
Sales of the locally assembled Skoda Kushaq have officially started in Vietnam, marking a key milestone for the brand’s expansion in the country, Just Auto has reported.
What Vietnam’s New Law on Digital Technology Actually Means for Crypto Traders
Vietnam’s new Law on Digital Technology has been heralded as landmark legislation in that it officially recognises cryptocurrencies in law, but it’s more foundational than game-changing. It’s what is built on top of it that will really make a difference, though what that might be, and how effective it might be, is still not entirely clear.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s PMI falls to 48.9 in June on weaker export demand
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector faced renewed headwinds in June, with the S&P Global Manufacturing PMI slipping to 48.9 from 49.8 in May. This marked the third consecutive month below the 50.0 no-change threshold, indicating a modest deterioration in business conditions as the first half of 2025 closed.
Securities: Vietnam stock market mixed on July 1 as VN-Index edges up
On 1 July 2025, the VN-Index closed slightly higher at 1,377.84, up 1.77 points or 0.13 percent, with total trading value reaching VND 21.02 trillion or US$840.8 million, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HOSE).
Chemical products: Vietnam exports drop 13.38% in May
Vietnam’s exports of chemical products reached US$226.59 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant decrease of 13.38 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$1.20 billion.
Electronics manufacturing: Vietnam’s mobile phone output remains stable through May 2025
Vietnam produced an estimated 14.5 million phones in May 2025, slightly down from 14.6 million in April, according to Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Soybeans: Vietnam imports skyrocket by 97.16 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of soybeans reached an impressive US$110.91 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a near-doubling of imports with a significant increase of 97.16 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$428.98 million.
Crude oil: Vietnam’s output mixed in first five months of 2025
Vietnam produced an estimated 0.70 million tonnes of crude oil in May 2025, up from 0.63 million tonnes in April, according to Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Pastries, sweets and cereal products: Vietnam imports rise 4.60 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of pastries, sweets, and cereal products reached US$49.24 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 4.60 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$240.10 million.
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