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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 news coverage diversity dealt blow with cuts to VOA, RFA
Funding is to be cut to Radio Free Asia and Voice of America as the result of an executive order issued by the President of the US, Donald Trump. This could see their coverage of Vietnam come to an end further diminishing the variety of news media on offer to Vietnamese news consumers.
Direct flights from Hanoi to Moscow resume
From May 8, Vietnam Airlines will resume direct flights from Hanoi to Moscow. Vietnam Airlines flights between the two cities were suspended in March of 2022 after the outbreak of the Ukraine War.
Can South Korea’s Chaebol Development Model Work for Vietnam?
The South Korean chaebols are constantly referenced as a model to be emulated in Vietnam. However, whereas at first glance South Korea’s economic development on the back of its chaebols looks to be a success story, that doesn’t really tell the whole story. With this in mind, this article looks at how the chaebols system worked and didn’t work and whether this is a model Vietnam should be looking to follow.
Vietnam’s crude oil exports drop by 46 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s crude oil exports decreased by 46 percent in February 2025 compared to January, amounting to US$123.52 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s chemical products exports decline by 3.15 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of chemical products decreased by 24.28 percent in February 2025 compared to January, reaching US$221.24 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Post and telecommunications costs in Vietnam fall in February: CPI data
Post and telecommunications costs in Vietnam decreased by 0.03 percent in February, with smart mobile phone and tablet accessories down by 0.75 percent, regular mobile phones falling by 0.12 percent, and landline telephones decreasing by 0.04 percent, according to Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index.
Vietnam’s milk imports rise 17.70 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s imports of milk and milk products increased by 17.70 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$122.36 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows January’s total of US$103.95 million, bringing year-to-date imports to US$226.27 million.
Vietnam’s ferrous waste and scrap imports surge 66.65 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s ferrous waste and scrap imports rose by 66.65 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$171.78 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows January’s total of US$103.08 million, bringing the year-to-date figure to US$274.85 million.
Priority Customs Treatment in Vietnam for Foreign Firms
Earlier this month, the Dong Nai Department of Customs issued a decision suspending priority customs treatment for Panasonic. The decision does not specify exactly what the well known Japanese brand failed to do, only citing Article 45 of the Customs Law. The company has been suspended for 60 days from accessing priority customs treatment.
Oceania tourist arrivals in Vietnam decline sharply in February
Vietnam recorded 41,464 tourist arrivals from Oceania in February, accounting for 2.2 percent of total international visitors, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a significant 42.6 percent decline from January, though the year-to-date total reached 113,707 visitors, making up 2.9 percent of overall arrivals.
Vietnam’s electronics (ex. mobile phones) exports rise by 6.89 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of computers, electrical products, spare-parts, and components (ex. mobile phones) increased by 6.89 percent in February 2025 compared to January, reaching US$6.47 billion, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Garment, hat, and footwear prices in Vietnam decline in February: CPI data
The garment, hat, and footwear group in Vietnam decreased by 0.11 percent in February, driven by reduced demand for clothes and shoes following the Lunar New Year, according to Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index.
Vietnam’s machinery imports fall 5.05 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s imports of machinery, equipment, tools, and instruments declined by 5.05 percent month-on-month in February, amounting to US$3.79 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows January’s total of US$3.99 billion, bringing year-to-date imports to US$7.79 billion.
Vietnam’s fabric imports decline 4.61 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s fabric imports fell by 4.61 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$1.03 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This decline follows January’s total of US$1.08 billion, bringing the year-to-date figure to US$2.11 billion.
Vietnam’s coffee exports rise by 32.28 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of coffee increased by 32.28 percent in February 2025 compared to January, reaching US$964.31 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s ceramic products exports decline by 19.44 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of ceramic products decreased by 24.28 percent in February 2025 compared to January, reaching US$43.94 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Education costs in Vietnam rise slightly in February: CPI data
Education costs in Vietnam increased by 0.02 percent in February, driven by higher stationery and school supply prices, according to Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index.
Food and beverage service costs in Vietnam rise in February: CPI data
Food and beverage service costs in Vietnam increased by 0.43 percent in January, contributing 0.14 percentage points to the Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index. The rise was driven by higher prices for prepared food and dining services, while raw food prices declined, according a press release from the General Office of Statistics (GSO).
Vietnam’s LPG imports plunge 59.28 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports saw a sharp decline of 59.28 percent month-on-month in February, totaling US$63.51 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This marks a significant drop from the US$155.97 million recorded in January, bringing year-to-date imports to US$220.04 million.
Vietnam’s imports of essential oils and cosmetics rise 31.76 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s imports of essential oils, resinoids, perfumery, and cosmetic or toilet preparations grew by 31.76 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$122.95 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This increase follows January’s total of US$93.32 million, bringing the year-to-date figure to US$216.29 million.
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