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.
Computer and electrical products exports from Vietnam up 4.31 percent in September 2025, USA and China top buyers
Vietnam’s exports of computers, electrical products, and spare parts rose 4.31 percent month-on-month in September 2025 to US$10.59 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Growth was led by the U.S., which imported US$4.18 billion, up 8.26 percent month-on-month.
Machine and equipment imports for Vietnam, up 0.90 percent month-on-month in September, China and Japan top suppliers
Vietnam’s imports of machines, equipment, tools, and instruments increased 0.9 percent month-on-month to US$5.41 billion in September 2025, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
South Korea’s OCI expands solar wafer production in Vietnam through US$78 million acquisition
South Korea’s OCI Holdings, through its subsidiary OCI TerraSus, has acquired a 65 percent stake in Elite Solar Power Wafer, a company constructing a 2.7GW solar wafer plant in Vietnam, according to an announcement from the group.
Thailand’s Central Plaza Hotel to exit Amazon Cafe venture in Vietnam on heavy competition
Thailand’s Central Plaza Hotel (CENTEL) has announced the dissolution of its Vietnam-based joint venture, ORC Coffee Passion Group Joint Stock Company, owners of coffee chain Amazon Cafe, following approval from the company’s Board of Directors on 25 September 2025
Liquefied petroleum gas production in Vietnam up 0.57 percent in September 2025
Vietnam’s liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production in September 2025 totalled 64 thousand tons, a modest increase of 0.57 percent from August, according to the National Statistics Office.
Currency: Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, Monday
The State Bank of Vietnam set the central exchange rate at VND 25,112 per US dollar, down 16 dong or 0.06 percent from the previous day.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index up 17.57 points as foreign traders net-sell US$47.27 million, Monday
The VN-Index climbed 17.57 points, or 1.01 percent, to close at 1,765.12 on total trading value of VND 44.51 trillion or US$1.69 billion, marking a strong session led by property and industrial shares, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Germany ships US$370.57 million worth of goods to Vietnam in September, up 4.31 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s imports from Germany reached US$370.57 million in September 2025, up 4.31 percent from August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Wood exports from Vietnam down 6.95 percent in September 2025, USA and China top buyers
Vietnam’s exports of wood and wooden products totalled US$1.36 billion in September 2025, down 6.95 percent from August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Motor vehicles imports for Vietnam up 10.53 percent month-on-month, China and Indonesia top sources
Vietnam’s motor vehicle imports reached US$401.62 million in September 2025, up 10.53 percent from August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Second failed trade on Vietnam stock exchange post-prefunding requirement removal reported
VNDirect Securities had to pay on behalf of a foreign institutional investor, United Sustainable Asia Top-50 Fund from Singapore, to settle two stock purchases on time, Tuoi Tre has reported.
Natural gas production in Vietnam up 18.25 percent in September 2025
Vietnam’s natural gas production rose to 501 million cubic metres in September 2025, up 18.25 percent from 424 million cubic metres in August, according to the National Statistics Office.
Thailand supplies US$1.10 billion of Vietnam imports in September, down 1.5 percent month-on-month
Vietnam imported goods worth US$1.10 billion from Thailand in September 2025, down 1.5 percent from August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$9.69 billion, maintaining Thailand’s position among Vietnam’s top regional suppliers.
Malaysia takes US$440 million of Vietnam’s exports in September, up 0.94 percent month-on-month
Vietnam exported goods worth US$436.8 million to Malaysia in September 2025, down 0.9 percent from August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$3.89 billion, maintaining Malaysia’s status as one of Vietnam’s key ASEAN trade partners.
Vietnam’s average monthly salary up 9.4 percent year-on-year in Q3 2025
Vietnam’s average monthly wage reached VND 8.37 million or US$318 in the third quarter of 2025, up 9.44 percent from a year earlier, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Car sales in Vietnam rebound 21 percent month-on-month in September
Vietnam’s auto market saw a sharp recovery in September 2025, with total sales reaching 26,291 units, up 21 percent from August but still 18 percent lower than the same month last year, according to the latest data from the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA).
Footwear exports from Vietnam fall 14.4 percent in September 2025 amid sharp US slowdown
Vietnam exported footwear worth US$1.71 billion in September 2025, down 14.4 percent from August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Phones imported by Vietnam top US$1.21 billions in September 2025, China and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam’s imports of telephones, mobile phones, and parts rose 8.9 percent month-on-month to US$1.21 billion in September 2025, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$8.19 billion.
Asian visitors to Vietnam fall 8.5 percent in September month-on-month
Vietnam welcomed 1.24 million visitors from Asia in September 2025, down 8.5 percent from August, according to the National Statistics Office. Year-to-date arrivals from the region, however, reached 12.24 million, up 17.4 percent compared with the same period last year.
Crude oil production in Vietnam down 1.84 percent in September 2025
Crude oil production in Vietnam fell 1.84 percent month-on-month to 690,000 tonnes in September 2025, according to data from the National Statistics Office.
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