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.
Waste & scrap: Vietnam imports up 17.70 percent over March, Japan lead supplier
Vietnam’s imports of ferrous waste and scrap reached US$200.05 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant 17.70 percent increase compared to the import value in March, with a year-to-date import value of US$644.88 million for this category.
Pastry, sweets & cereals: Vietnam exports down 9.66 percent in April, USA top destination
Vietnam’s exports of pastry, sweets and cereals products reached US$97.49 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 9.66 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$390.38 million.
Stocks: VN-Index edges up as foreign investors maintain net selling streak
The VN-Index rose slightly by 0.62 points to close at 1,314.46, a modest gain of 0.05 percent. Total trading value across the market reached VND 16.9 trillion, or US$650 million, reflecting subdued sentiment amid a wait-and-see stance by investors.
Doing Business in Binh Duong 2025: Vietnam’s Industrial Powerhouse
Binh Duong province has emerged as a dynamic economic hub in Vietnam, attracting significant foreign direct investment. Its strategic location, coupled with a well-developed infrastructure and a relatively supportive government, has made it a prime destination for manufacturing and industrial operations. The province boasts a large concentration of industrial parks, offering ready-made facilities and utilities for businesses.
Clinker and cement: Vietnam exports slightly up 0.39 percent in April, Philippines top destination
Vietnam’s exports of clinker and cement reached US$112.45 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a marginal increase of 0.39 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$410.86 million.
Energy: Vietnam’s natural gas output continues slide, down 14% y-o-y in April
Vietnam’s natural gas extraction volume reached 535 million cubic metres in April 2025, according to estimates from the National Statistics Office. This marks a year-on-year drop of 13.1 percent, following a preliminary March output of 544.9 million m³, and continues a broader trend of subdued performance in the domestic gas sector.
Wheat: Vietnam imports surge in April, Brazil remains top supplier despite decrease
Vietnam’s imports of wheat reached US$207.69 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a substantial increase of 56.54 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) import value of US$637.93 million.
Doing Business in Bac Giang: Vietnam’s Emerging Industrial Powerhouse
Bac Giang province has rapidly transformed into a thriving industrial hub in Vietnam. Its strategic location, coupled with a business-friendly environment and a skilled workforce, has attracted significant foreign and domestic investment. The province offers a compelling proposition for businesses looking to tap into the Vietnamese market and leverage the country’s growing economic potential.
Vietnam News Roundup: May 16 to May 22
This week’s Vietnam News Roundup covers the approval of a new airline amid ongoing turbulence in the aviation sector, fresh funding for consumer finance firm F88, State Treasury deposits at SOEs raise questions about private sector parity, and more…
Energy: Investors allege Vietnam solar, wind subsidies cut without consent: Reuters
Vietnam’s state utility EVN has retroactively reduced previously agreed feed-in tariffs (FiTs) for some solar and wind projects, an investors’ petition seen by Reuters has alleged. A subsidiary of EVN has reportedly been calculating payments based on an FiT lower than what was originally agreed.
Stock market: VN-Index falls as foreign investors return to slight net buying
The VN-Index fell today by 9.21 points, or 0.70 percent, to close at 1,313.84 on a trading value of VND 26.41 trillion (US$1.02 billion). Market sentiment was mixed, with selective gains in key blue-chips. Foreign trading saw a return to mild net buying. Foreign investors bought VND 2,766 billion (US$106.38 million) worth of shares and sold VND 2,651 billion (US$101.96 million), resulting in a net buy of just VND 115 billion (US$4.42 million).
Glass & glassware: Vietnam exports slightly down 0.58 percent in April, Singapore top destination
Vietnam’s exports of glass and glassware reached US$111.07 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a marginal decrease of 0.58 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$416.24 million.
Non-wood furniture: Vietnam exports down 5.08 percent in April
Vietnam’s exports of furnitures of other materials, other than of wood, reached US$303.15 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 5.08 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$1.20 billion.
Still image, video cameras and parts thereof: Vietnam imports up in April, China leads
Vietnam’s imports of still image and video cameras, and their parts, reached US$206.38 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 10.58 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) import value of US$740.05 million.
Liquefied petroleum gases: Vietnam imports surge in April, Qatar remains top supplier
Vietnam’s imports of liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) reached US$245.76 million in April 2025, according to available data. This represents a substantial 34.16 percent increase compared to the import value in March, with a year-to-date import value of US$649.49 million for this category.
Banking & finance: Vietnam State Treasury deposits at major SOEs hit 5-year high, Q1 2025
Vietnam’s State Treasury had deposited VND 379.05 trillion (US$14.58 billion) across state-owned banks BIDV, VietinBank, and Vietcombank as of end-March 2025 — more than 4 times higher than the same period last year and the highest since 2020, Dan Tri has reported.
Banking & finance: Vietnam payday lender raises US$30 million from UK’s Lendable
Vietnam payday lender, F88, has secured a US$30 million, three-year loan from UK-based Lendable. This brings its total funding for F88 to nearly US$70 million, The Investor has reported.
Rubber products: Vietnam exports up 7.47 percent in April, USA top destination
Vietnam’s exports of rubber products reached US$130.06 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 7.47 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$456.82 million.
Aviation: Vietnam Airlines pushes for removal of airfare caps & slot priority
Vietnam Airlines has formally proposed removing the domestic airfare ceiling and granting it priority access to airport slots, Vietnam News has reported. The suggestions were submitted as part of feedback on the draft revision of Vietnam’s Law on Civil Aviation.
Cement: Vietnam slashes clinker export tax to 5% through 2026
Vietnam has cut the export duty on cement clinker from 10 percent to 5 percent, effective May 19, 2025, English language news site, The Saigon Times has reported. The reduction was implemented under Decree 108/2025/ND-CP, amending the country’s tariff schedule and will remain in effect until end-2026.
In today’s Vietnam news: Garment and textile orders slow, China arbitration liaison office HCMC, Taiwan bike maker VN factory, Nat. immunisation system hacked, Automotive
In today’s Vietnam news: Offshore wind development, PM public holiday powers extension proposed, Cybersecurity firm identifies VN hack, HoSE liquidity lowest level since April
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