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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.
Vietnam’s toy and sports equipment exports rise over 30 percent in March
Vietnam exported US$470.60 million worth of toys and sports requisites in March, marking a 30.21 percent increase from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s footwear exports rise by 21.17 percent in March
Vietnam’s footwear exports climbed by 21.17 percent in March compared to February, reaching US$1.90 billion, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Roundup: April 11 to April 17
This week’s Vietnam news roundup covers the latest: EU trade remedies against Vietnamese steel, how industry is responding to the Trump Tariff turmoil, car sales data, electricity output, foreign trader activity, State Bank open market operations, and more…
Vietnam’s fertilizer imports increase by 2.09 percent in March
Vietnam’s imports of fertilizers saw a slight increase of 2.09 percent in March, totalling US$144.15 million. Year-to-date (YTD) imports reached US$430.27 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s phone imports edged up nearly 5 percent in March
Vietnam imported US$867.03 million worth of telephones, mobile phones and parts in March, rising 4.79 percent from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brought the year-to-date total to US$2.55 billion.
Vietnam stock market jumps as foreign investors net-sell US$185 million
Vietnam’s benchmark indices saw modest gains on April 16, supported by strong liquidity across the board. Foreign investors, however, were heavy net sellers, offloading over VND 4.6 trillion (US$185 million) in shares. The bulk of the sell-off by foreign investors was in Vingroup (VIC), it’s not immediately clear why.
Vietnam’s fuel output rises 4.9 percent year-on-year in March
Vietnam’s gasoline and oil production reached 1,494,600 tons in March, up from 1,405,800 tons in February. Total output for the first quarter stood at 4,304,500 tons, representing a 28.0 percent increase compared to March 2024 and a 4.9 percent rise year-on-year, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s textile and garment exports up 25 percent in March, led by strong US demand
Vietnam’s textile and garment exports rose to US$3.06 billion in March, up 25.40 percent from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s fishery exports grow by 34.81 percent in March
Vietnam’s fishery exports increased by 34.81 percent in March compared to February, reaching US$883.03 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s ferrous waste and scrap imports decline by 1.06 percent in March
Vietnam’s imports of ferrous waste and scrap decreased by 1.06 percent in March, totalling US$169.97 million. The year-to-date (YTD) total reached US$444.76 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam injects nearly US$305 million via repos as central exchange rate hits VND 24,899
On April 15, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) conducted two repo operations totalling over VND 7.9 trillion (US$305.5 million), offering liquidity at 4 percent interest as the dong weakened to VND 24,899 against the US dollar, according to data from the SBV.
Stock market: VNIndex down 1.42 percent as foreign investors sell US$11 million in shares
Vietnam’s stock market fell sharply on April 16, with all major indices closing lower and foreign investors turning net sellers. The VNIndex shed 1.42 percent to close at 1,210.30, according to data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Eating out prices in Vietnam decrease slightly in March
The price index for eating out in Vietnam saw a slight decrease of 0.03 percent in March 2025 compared to the previous month, according to Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index. This minor decline had a negligible impact on the overall CPI.
Drinks and tobacco prices in Vietnam rise in March 2025
In March 2025, the price index for drinks and tobacco in Vietnam saw an increase of 0.69% compared to the previous month, according to Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index. This contributed to a 0.09 percentage point rise in the overall CPI for March 2025.
Food services prices in Vietnam rise 3.78 percent year-on-year in Q1 2025
Vietnam’s food and food services consumer price index (CPI) rose 3.78 percent in the first quarter of 2025 compared to Q1 2024, with prices up 3.83 percent year-on-year in March alone, according to the latest CPI tracker.
Vietnam’s camera imports rose 12 percent in March
Vietnam imported US$186.64 million worth of still image, video cameras and parts thereof in March, a 12.29 percent increase from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brought the year-to-date total to US$531.45 million.
Vietnam’s electricity output up 4.5 percent year-on-year in Q1
Vietnam’s electricity production reached 28.1 billion kilowatt-hours in March, up from 23.0 billion kilowatt-hours in February. Total output for the first quarter reached 74.7 billion kilowatt-hours, reflecting a 6.4 percent increase compared to March 2024 and a 4.5 percent year-on-year rise, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
US tariffs prompt LG to pause Vietnam expansion plans
LG Electronics has suspended expansion plans for its microwave and refrigerator production lines in Hai Phong, northern Vietnam, citing the rising cost burden from new US tariffs. The decision comes despite strong financial performance in 2024 and highlights the growing impact of tariff-driven trade tensions on foreign-invested manufacturers in Vietnam, The Investor is reporting.
Vietnam relaxes aircraft certification rules opening market to China, Brazil, others
Vietnam has issued a new decree broadening its aircraft import framework to allow certification from aviation authorities i nChina, Russia, Brazil, Canada, and the UK — a move expected to benefit airlines like Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet as they seek to expand their fleets, CafeF is reporting.
Vietnam’s LPG production up 7 percent year-on-year in March
Vietnam’s liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production reached 74,900 tons in March, up from 63,200 tons in February. Total output for the first quarter stood at 209,100 tons, reflecting a 49.0 percent increase compared to March 2024 and a 7.0 percent rise year-on-year, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
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