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.
Vietnam car sales down 15 percent in November year-on-year
There were only 26,439 new car sales in Vietnam in November representing a drop of 15 percent compared to November last year, Just Auto is reporting, referencing data from the Vietnam Automotive Manufacturers Association (VAMA). Just 240,027 were sold in the first 11 months of this year, down from 327,760
ADB cuts Vietnam growth forecast
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has cut its growth forecast from 5.8 to 5.2 percent, VN Express is reporting. Data is from the Asian Development Bank Outlook December 2023. Key reasons for the downgrade listed include: falling external demand; weak budget execution, particularly at the provincial level; and and a
Vietnam facing shortage of staff to register new cars pre-Tet
Allegations of corruption against a number of individuals involved in the registration of motor vehicles and their subsequent suspension from work pending trial, has led to a shortage of staff for new registrations, Saigon News is reporting. Of note, 958 registrars are being prosecuted and 800 others have quit their
Vietnam draft solar decree no feed-in-tariffs sends ‘negative signal’
A draft decree from Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade addressing rooftop solar says excess electricity can be fed into the grid but will not be paid for, has been met with some concerns, PV Magazine is reporting. The publication quotes solar analyst, Moritz Stitcher as saying “it sends another
VN-Index down 13.43 (1.19 percent) at close December 13
The VN-Index has closed down 13.43 points or 1.19 percent to finish Wednesday at 1,114.20 points. Foreign traders continued to net-sell shedding another US$37.7 million worth of stocks. The most traded stocks among foreign traders were banks and telcos. Foreign investor trading activity on the HoSE, December 13 Buy Sell
Data: Vietnam’s imports by country, November 2023
Vietnam recorded imports of just over US$29.5 billion in November of 2023 according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. It’s top five market for imports were China, Republic of Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and the United States of America which collectively accounted for just over two thirds of Vietnam’s imports. Vietnam
Data: Vietnam Exports by Country, November 2023
Vietnam recorded exports of just over US$30.5 billion in November of 2023 according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. The United States of America continues to buy the most of Vietnam’s exports followed by China, Japan, and then the Republic of South Korea. Those four markets accounted for nearly two
Trading suspended in Vietnam’s APAX Holdings after move to HNX
Apax Holdings, parent company of the Apax Leaders chain of English centres has seen its shares suspended on the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) immediately after being listed, VN Express is reporting. The company was transferred to the exchange from the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange for disclosure violations. It has
Retail electronics price wars in Vietnam deterring foreign investors: FPT exec
Electronics retailers are being driven to slash prices to keep up with their competitors and this is eating into profit margins which is deterring foreign investors, Ngo Quoc Bao, Senior Director of Corporate Customers and Customer Experience at FPT Retail has told Tuoi Tre. Of note, the article mentions that
Chinese electronics firm receives in-principal support for project in northern Vietnam
China’s Perfect Light, a wafer technology firm, is looking to build a US$51.5 million project in Vietnam’s Hai Duong province, The Investor is reporting. The project would take up 9 hectares of Cong Hoa Industrial Park and employ an estimated 700 people when completed.
Singapore packaging firm to expand investment in southern Vietnam
Singapore’s Tetra Pak is set to add another US$43 million to its investment in southern Vietnam’s Binh Duong province, The Investor is reporting. The investment brings the total value of its investment to US$173 million. The company currently manufactures a range of packing products in the country.
Singapore, Malaysia real estate firms launch US$241.1 million joint project in Vietnam
Singapore’s CapitalLand and Malaysia’s United Overseas Australia are working together to develop a mixed-use real estate project with US$247.1 million in Vietnam, The Investor is reporting. No details are provided regarding where the project will be developed.
VN-Index up 2.13 (+0.19 percent) to close at 1,127.63, December 12
The VN-Index finished Tuesday up 2.13 points to close at 1,127.63 points.
British diplomatic cables raise series of concerns about Vietnam’s JETP
British diplomatic cables seen by Political reveal a number of concerns about how Vietnam’s Just Energy Transition Partnership Resource Mobilisation Plan was put together, the publication reported December 8. Politico’s article has a number of choice quotes that reveal the development of the plan and its implementation may not be
Fitch Ratings gives Vietnam a BB+ rating with a stable outlook
Rating agency Fitch Ratings has upgraded Vietnam’s rating from BB to BB+ and said the outlook is stable, according to a press release December 8. The upgrade was based on: robust foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows; and confidence… property-sector stresses, weak external demand and delays in policy implementation owing to
Vietnam coffee consumption to increase 32 percent by 2027: Euromonitor
Vietnam will lead growth in coffee consumption in Southeast Asia with Euromonitor predicting the local market to grow by 32 percent, Nikkei Asia is reporting. However, the article notes that competition is fierce and that many local brands in Vietnam are expanding overseas. See also: How to Open a Cafe
Vietnam’s insurance market records strong growth despite bad press
The total assets of insurance companies in Vietnam reached almost VND 913.37 trillion (US$$37.6 billion) in the first 11 months of 2023, up 11.12 percent year-on-year, Vietnam News reported citing Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance data. It also reported that total equity of insurance firms in Vietnam was estimated to be
Airfare price caps weigh on recovery from pandemic for Vietnam’s airlines
Vietnam’s airline industry is urging the government to remove price caps on airfares with many local airlines still struggling to recover from accumulated losses during the pandemic, The Star is reporting. “Domestic airlines have seen recoveries in revenues, but the sharp increase of input costs undermines their profits, which makes
Chinese coffee chain opens first Vietnam store in HCMC
China’s Cotti Coffee has opened its first store in Ho Chi Minh City, the World Coffee Portal is reporting. This is in line with a number of international coffee chains looking to enter Vietnam’s consumer coffee market. Data included in the article claims Vietnam to be East Asia’s fifth biggest
US senators call for halt of Vietnam non-market economy status review
A handful of US senators have called for a halt to a review of Vietnam’s designation as a non-market economy (NME), Politico is reporting. It cites this letter signed by US senators JD Vance, Josh Hawley, and Tom Cotton which says “the recently announced process defies both normal order and
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