E-COMMERCE TO SUPPORT FARMERS WITH MARKET ACCESS
The Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Centre for E-commerce and Digital Technology (eComDX) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with leading e-commerce enterprises, including Shopee and TikTok Việt Nam, along with departments of industry and trade from Lai Châu, Thái Nguyên, Lạng Sơn, Yên Bái and Điện Biên provinces.
VIỆT NAM’S COFFEE EXPORTS REACH $4.2 BILLION IN FIRST FIVE MONTHS
As of mid-May 2025, Việt Nam exported over 736,000 tonnes of coffee, earning US$4.2 billion, according to the Department of Customs. While export volume declined by 5.5 per cent year-on-year, export value surged by 56 per cent thanks to a sharp rise in average prices. Domestically, coffee prices in the Central Highlands reversed course on May 24, falling by VNĐ2,500 ($0.096) - VNĐ3,300 per kilogramme.
PUBLIC FUNDING A LIFELINE FOR CONSTRUCTION AMBITIONS
Public investment is being deemed a lifeline for construction materials manufacturers such as cement and steel producers, which are currently under mounting pressure from fierce competition and shrinking export markets. Vietnam’s construction sector was anticipated to enter a more promising growth phase this year, following two challenging years marked by a stagnant real estate market, legal bottlenecks, and capital shortages.
VIETNAM INCREASINGLY CENTRAL TO MAJOR FDI STRATEGIES
Vietnam continues to sharpen its edge as a preferred destination for foreign investment across key sectors. A government delegation led by Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien held direct talks last week with four of America’s top global players – Excelerate Energy, Lockheed Martin, SpaceX, and Google - each representing a critical pillar of energy, aerospace, connectivity, and digital services.
ENHANCING PRESENCE OF VIETNAMESE GOODS IN ASEAN MARKET IS ESSENTIAL
As Việt Nam’s export turnover has yet to fully reflect its potential within the ASEAN region, enhancing the presence of Vietnamese goods and seizing opportunities in this market is essential, particularly amid tariff fluctuations. This issue demands greater attention from businesses, along with a proactive and flexible approach to market access, deep market understanding and the ability to overcome trade barriers.
VIỆT NAM TAPS ASEAN HALAL MARKET FOR AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS
With a population of over 240 million Muslims, ASEAN has become a fertile ground for Vietnamese businesses looking to tap into the potential of halal product exports, particularly farm produce and processed foods. The region is seen as a gateway for made-in-Việt Nam products to better integrate into the international halal supply chain.
LAND SPECULATION SURGES AMID APARTMENT MARKET STABILISATION IN Q1
As the real estate market enters the second quarter of 2025, a noticeable divergence is emerging between different housing segments. While apartment prices in key urban centres are stabilising after years of sharp increases, land plots and individual houses in many provincial areas are heating up again and not necessarily for healthy reasons.
