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.
Explainer: What’s Driving Vietnam’s Stock Market Rally?
Despite rising nearly 100 points this year, Vietnam’s VN-Index rally is far from broad-based. A closer look reveals that just four stocks — all tied to the Vingroup ecosystem — account for nearly 90 percent of gains. In a challenging global economic environment, this concentration raises questions about the sustainability of the rally and highlights the need for careful scrutiny before jumping in.
Economy: IMF urges Vietnam to boost policy flexibility amid trade tensions at end Article IV mission
The IMF’s 2025 Article IV mission to Vietnam, wrapped up this week, with mission chief Paulo Medas warning that global trade tensions and financial uncertainty pose serious risks to the country’s outlook.
Coal: Vietnam Exports Plunge 65.47% in May
Vietnam’s exports of coal reached just US$6.44 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This marks a dramatic decrease of 65.47 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$53.51 million.
Stock Market: Vietnam’s VN-Index steady as foreign investors return to net buying
Vietnam’s VN-Index ended flat on Wednesday, closing at 1,366.75, down just 0.02 points. Market liquidity remained solid, with total trading value at VND 21.61 trillion (around US$831 million).
Food & beverage: Vietnam imports up 20.17 percent in May, Indonesia top supplier
Vietnam’s imports of animal, vegetable fats and oils reached US$149.53 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant increase of 20.17 percent compared to April, with a year-to-date (YTD) import value of US$607.41 million.
Industry: Vietnam iron and steel products exports dip 1.35% in May
Vietnam’s exports of iron and steel products reached US$479.88 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a slight decrease of 1.35 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$2.34 billion.
Industry: Vietnam paper imports rise 7.16 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of paper reached US$215.90 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 7.16 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$974.56 million.
Logistics: Industry digital shift in Vietnam outpacing green transition, warns YCP Vietnam’s Chi Ly
Vietnam’s shift to green logistics is lagging due to high costs and infrastructure gaps, Chi Ly, director at management consulting firm YCP Vietnam (which counts logistics firms Swisslog and TNT among its clients), has said in an article published in the Vietnam Investment Review.
Pharmaceuticals: Vietnam’s private pharma expansion faces risks in raw materials, R&D and regulatory delays
While Resolution 68 offers a strong policy foundation for expanding Vietnam’s private pharmaceutical sector, its success will depend heavily on overcoming entrenched structural challenges, Lawyer Ngo Thanh Hai of LNT & Partners has argued in an opinion piece published by the Vietnam Investment Review.
Retail: CRC targets Vietnam expansion with new GO! stores and hypermarkets
Thai retail giant Central Retail Corporation (CRC) plans to invest 45–47 billion baht (US$1.25–1.31 billion) over the next three years under its “New Heights, Next Growth” strategy, with accelerated expansion in Vietnam a core pillar, The Bangkok Post has reported.
Mining: Vietnam’s tungsten industry to grow fivefold by 2034: Report
Vietnam’s tungsten industry will expand from US$15 million in 2025 to US$80.35 million by 2034, posting a 20.5 percent CAGR, according to a report from Research and Markets.
Mining: Vietnam’s rare earth sector could reach US$837 millions by 2034: Report
The Vietnamese rare earth market is forecast to grow from US$220 million in 2025 to US$836.65 million by 2034, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16 percent, according to a report from Research and Markets.
Consumer goods: Vietnam electric consumer products imports dip 2.67 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of electric consumer products and parts thereof reached US$232.32 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a slight decrease of 2.67 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$1.25 billion.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index climbs, VNDirect most popular among foreign buyers, June 24
The VN-Index climbed 8.59 points, or 0.63 percent, to close at 1,366.77 on Tuesday. Total trading value reached VND 25,606.88 billion or US$984.88 million, showing improved liquidity and sentiment across the market, according to data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Still image & video cameras: Vietnam exports dip 17.68% in May
Vietnam’s exports of still image, video cameras and parts thereof reached US$532.20 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant decrease of 17.68 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$2.91 billion.
Mining: Vietnam ores & minerals exports plunge 51.66% in May
Vietnam’s exports of ores and other minerals product reached US$12.90 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This marks a significant decrease of 51.66 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$84.79 million.
Coffee: Vietnam prices fall sharply on stronger Brazilian supply and shifting investor capital
Vietnamese and global coffee prices have fallen steeply since early May, with market experts pointing to oversupply and reduced speculative interest as the key drivers, Zing News has reported.
Policy: Vietnam PM says gov’t to crackdown on currency, gold speculation to tackle Middle East conflict risks
Vietnam’s government intends to mitigate economic risks arising from escalating Middle East conflict by stepping up action against speculation in gold and foreign currency markets, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told a high-level meeting on 23 June, VietnamNet has reported.
How Low Can the Vietnamese Dong Go? Why it’s Sliding & What Might Happen Next
Vietnam’s dong has weakened 2.83 percent this year, diverging from regional peers, as State Bank interventions have the currency overvalued and FX reserves depleted. With this in mind, this article looks at how it’s reached this point, what is happening now, and where it might be headed next.
US tariffs: Vietnamese firms shift to automation and market diversification, new PwC survey shows
A new PwC Vietnam survey shows that local manufacturers are accelerating automation, lean manufacturing, and market diversification in response to the prospect of a 46 percent US tariff. The findings reveal that firms are looking beyond short-term cost cutting and moving toward more structural adjustments to maintain competitiveness.
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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