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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 GDP grows 6.93 percent in Q1 2025, highest first-quarter rate since 2020
Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 6.93 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, surpassing the quarterly target of 6.5–7.0 percent, according to data from the General Statistics Office. While the result fell short of the full-year 8 percent goal, it reflects strong growth amid global uncertainties.
Vietnam’s Q1 2025 trade turnover hits US$202.5 billion, up 13.7 percent
Vietnam’s total trade in goods reached US$202.52 billion in the first quarter of 2025, rising 13.7 percent year-on-year. While exports rose by 10.6 percent to US$102.84 billion, a faster 17.0 percent increase in imports narrowed the country’s trade surplus to US$3.16 billion, according to a press release from the General Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s exports to China rise 16 percent in February
Vietnam exported US$4.24 billion worth of goods to China in February 2025, up 16.15 percent from US$3.65 billion in January, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brought total exports to China in the first two months of the year to US$7.88 billion.
Vietnam industrial production index grows 7.6 percent in Q1 2025
Vietnam’s industrial production index (IIP) rose by 7.6 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, marking an acceleration from the 5.9 percent growth recorded in the same period last year, according to data from Vietnam’s General Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s CPI up 3.22 percent year-on-year in Q1 2025
Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) rose by 3.22 percent in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to the General Statistics Office. Core inflation for the quarter came in slightly lower at 3.01 percent.
Vietnam’s imports from Canada rise 13 percent in February
Vietnam imported US$77.80 million worth of goods from Canada in February 2025, up 13.17 percent from US$68.75 million in January, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brought total imports from Canada for the first two months of the year to US$146.57 million.
Vietnam average income up 9.5 percent year-on-year in Q1 2025
Vietnamese workers saw their average monthly income rise to VND 8.3 million in Q1 2025, an increase of 9.5 percent compared to the same period last year. Gains were recorded across all sectors, despite a slight drop in labour force participation and a continued high number of informal workers, according to a press release from Vietnam’s General Office of Statistics.
Vietnam’s toy and sports requisites exports decline by 10.05 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of toys and sports requisites decreased by 10.05 percent in February compared to January, amounting to US$361.43 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s exports to Indonesia climb 18 percent in February
Vietnam exported US$515.19 million worth of goods to Indonesia in February 2025, up 17.84 percent from January’s US$437.20 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brought total exports to Indonesia in the first two months of 2025 to US$951.77 million.
Vietnam’s imports from Australia fall 10 percent in February
Vietnam imported US$515.61 million worth of goods from Australia in February 2025, down 9.79 percent from January’s total of US$571.61 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brought total imports from Australia for the first two months of the year to US$1.08 billion.
Vietnam’s rubber exports decline by 24.43 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s rubber exports decreased by 24.43 percent in February compared to January, amounting to US$225.71 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s exports to the Philippines rise 9 percent in February
Vietnam exported US$442.63 million worth of goods to the Philippines in February 2025, an increase of 8.86 percent from US$406.61 million in January, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brought total exports to the Philippines in the first two months of the year to US$849.44 million.
Vietnam’s imports from New Zealand rise 4 percent in February
Vietnam imported US$63.73 million worth of goods from New Zealand in February 2025, a modest increase of 4.02 percent compared to US$61.27 million in January, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brought year-to-date imports from New Zealand to US$124.95 million.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 19.17 points, foreign traders net sell US$107 million in stocks Friday
The Vietnam Stock Market Tracker provides a daily update of the latest developments in the stock market in Vietnam. This includes all of Vietnam’s most important indexes as well as the buying and selling activity of foreign traders, and the biggest gainers and losers for the day.
Vietnam’s rice exports rise by 10.29 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s rice exports increased by 10.29 percent in February compared to January, reaching US$358.33 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Roundup: March 28 to April 3
This week’s Vietnam news roundup covers US tariffs, electricity efficiency, shared EV charging station technology policy, Novaland’s latest audit, and more…
Vietnam’s exports to the US rise 16 percent in February
Vietnam exported US$10.50 billion worth of goods to the United States in February 2025, up 15.79 percent from January’s total of US$9.07 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brought the total value of exports to the US in the first two months of 2025 to US$19.56 billion.
Vietnam’s imports from Switzerland surge 43 percent in February
Vietnam imported US$65.71 million worth of goods from Switzerland in February 2025, marking a sharp increase of 42.94 percent from US$45.98 million in January, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brought total imports from Switzerland in the first two months of the year to US$111.70 million.
Vietnam imposes temporary anti-dumping duties on China, South Korea coated steel
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) will issue temporary anti-dumping duties on certain coated steel products originating from China and South Korea per Decision 914/QD-BCT. The move aims to protect domestic manufacturers from a surge in low-priced imports, according to a statement on its website.
Vietnam’s Novaland 2024 audit raises red flags over ability to continue operating
Novaland (NVL), one of Vietnam’s largest real estate developers, posted a VND 4,395 billion (approx. US$176 million) loss in 2024 and faces ongoing concerns about its ability to continue as a going concern, according to its latest audited financial statements and reported by CafeF.
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
In today’s Vietnam news: Push for removal US D1 D3 export control lists, Coal output increase approved, Philippines-Vietnam integration challenges, Renewables development, M&A transactions
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