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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.
Tourism demand drives March rise in entertainment and culture prices in Vietnam
Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) for culture, entertainment, and tourism rose 0.18% in March 2025, primarily due to increased travel demand and higher associated service costs, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
Vietnam News Roundup: April 4 to April 10
This week’s Vietnam news roundup covers the latest: responses to US tariffs, State Bank open market operations, GDP and CPI numbers from the first quarter of 2025, the increase in the average income, and more…
Vietnam’s chemical product exports increase by 17.61 percent in March
Vietnam’s chemical product exports rose by 17.61 percent in March compared to February, reaching US$260.18 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s petroleum product imports rose over 7 percent in March
Vietnam imported US$557.41 million worth of petroleum products in March, up 7.65 percent from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brought the total value for the first three months of the year to US$1.66 billion.
Vietnam’s computer and electrical products imports rise by 10.39 percent in March 2025
Vietnam’s imports of computers, electrical products, spare parts, and components totalled US$11.49 billion in March 2025, reflecting a 10.39 percent increase from February. Year-to-date (YTD) imports reached US$31.64 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s precious metal and jewellery exports up 23.56 percent in March
Vietnam exported US$64.64 million worth of precious stones, precious metals and related articles in March, an increase of 23.56 percent from February, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam education prices edge up in March on higher stationery costs
The education consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.02% in March 2025 compared to February, driven entirely by a modest increase in stationery and school supply prices, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
ADB maintains strong growth forecast for Vietnam but flags structural risks: Report
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has maintained its 2025 GDP growth forecast for Vietnam at 6.0 percent, citing strong manufacturing, resilient domestic consumption, and increased public investment, according to its Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2024: Vietnam. Notably the report appears to have been compiled and completed prior to the tariff announcement made last week.
Vietnam to remain on emerging market upgrade watch list: FTSE Russell March update
FTSE Russell has retained Vietnam on its Watch List for possible reclassification from Frontier to Secondary Emerging market status, citing ongoing progress but noting that key market access criteria are still unmet, according to the FTSE Equity Country Classification March 2025 Interim Announcement.
Vietnam’s ceramic product exports rise by 22.57 percent in March
Vietnam’s ceramic product exports rose by 22.57 percent in March compared to February, reaching US$53.85 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s pastry and sweets imports rose 11 percent in March
Vietnam imported US$54.18 million worth of pastry, sweets and cereal products in March, up 11.46 percent from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. The total import value for the first three months of the year reached US$143.49 million.
Vietnam’s plastic product exports rise 27.62 percent in March
Vietnam exported US$631.87 million worth of plastic products in March, up 27.62 percent from February, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Trump tariffs to have limited impact on Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports: industry group
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable sector will face minimal disruption from President Donald Trump’s newly announced 46 percent import tariffs, according to Dang Phuc Nguyen, General Secretary of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association. Nguyen has said he believes that the tariffs will not be applied to all sectors of the economy equally with Vietnam’s trade deficit in fruits and vegetables likely to lead to a lower US import tariff, The Investor is reporting. It is not clear how Nguyen reached this conclusion.
Vietnam’s coal imports rise by 5.98 percent in March 2025
Vietnam’s coal imports reached US$647.44 million in March 2025, representing a 5.98 percent increase from February. Year-to-date (YTD) coal imports totalled US$1.82 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s chemical imports see 2.21 percent increase in March 2025
Vietnam’s imports of chemical reached US$672.37 million in March 2025, marking a 2.21 percent rise compared to February. Year-to-date (YTD) chemical imports stood at US$1.87 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s chemical product imports surge by 18.16 percent in March
Vietnam’s imports of chemical products reached US$683.99 million in March 2025, marking an 18.16 percent increase from February. Year-to-date imports total US$1.81 billion. This rise is mainly driven by imports from China, which accounted for 41.33 percentof the total imports.
Vietnam’s cashew nut imports soar 101.40 percent in March 2025
Vietnam imported US$504.72 million worth of cashew nuts in March 2025, marking a significant 101.40 percent month-on-month increase compared to February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. The year-to-date total reached US$924.30 million, with Cambodia being the largest supplier.
Vietnam’s imports of animal and vegetable fats and oils jump 45.29 percent in March 2025
Vietnam imported US$139.10 million worth of animal and vegetable fats and oils in March 2025, a 45.29 percent increase from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brought total imports for the first quarter to US$333.27 million.
Vietnam credit growth hits 3.93 percent in Q1 2025
Vietnam’s banking system added nearly VND614 trillion (US$23.8 billion) in new credit during the first quarter of 2025, with total credit outstanding reaching VND16,230 trillion (US$629 billion), according to State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Governor Nguyen Thi Hong. The quarterly growth rate of 3.93 percent outpaced the same period last year by more than double, The Investor is reporting.
Vietnam’s mobile wallet market set to surge to US$12.37 billion by 2033: Report
Vietnam’s mobile wallet industry was valued at US$782.4 million in 2024 and is forecast to reach US$12.37 billion by 2033, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.9 percent from 2025 to 2033, according to IMARC Group.
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