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.
Food & beverage: Vietnam fruit & beverage imports rise 4.80 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of fruits and vegetables reached US$195.72 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 4.80 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$987.32 million.
Consumer goods: Vietnam cosmetics imports climb 5.15 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations reached US$131.76 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 5.15 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$610.43 million.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s luggage & accessories exports up 4.45% in May
Vietnam’s exports of handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear and umbrellas reached US$411.05 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 4.45 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$1.80 billion.
Minimum wage: Vietnam labour union proposes 9.2 percent hike from January 2026
The Vietnam General Confederation of Labor has proposed a minimum wage increase of 8.3 to 9.2 percent from January 1, 2026, citing inflation, productivity gains, and rising living costs. Employers, however, are calling for a more modest adjustment of 3 to 5 percent, Dan Tri has reported.
Real estate: Gamuda’s Vietnam sales surge 165 percent, driving property growth
Malaysian construction group Gamuda Bhd reported a sharp rise in Vietnam project sales, Bloomberg has reported. Sales were up 165 percent year-on-year over nine months.
Vietnam News Roundup: June 20 to June 26
This week’s Vietnam news roundup covers dong depreciation, IMF and Fitch reform calls, bond market risks, F&B revenue decline, US tariff responses, foreign investor trading, CRC’s retail expansion, shifts in the tourism and pharma sectors, and more…
Energy: Vietnam LPG imports plunge by 40.52 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG) reached US$146.17 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant decrease of 40.52 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$794.76 million.
Stock market: VN-Index dips slightly as foreign investors net sell HPG, STB, ACB
The VN-Index closed at 1,365.67 on June 26, down 1.08 points or 0.08 percent, with total trading value reaching VND 19.17 trillion or US$737.31 million, according to data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Cameras: Vietnam imports dip 3.98 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of still image, video cameras, and parts thereof reached US$198.17 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 3.98 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$939.75 million.
Retail: Vietnam’s secondhand market set to reach US$1.28 billion in 2025: Report
Vietnam’s recommerce sector is poised for double-digit growth, with the market expected to expand by 13.7 percent year-on-year to US$1.28 billion in 2025, according to a report from Research and Markets.
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.
In today’s news: Japan credit agency upgrades VN, Police investigate social media posts about Novaland, Property developers turn to bonds as bank lending slows,
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
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