Industry and Trade News May 23: Import and export reached over 36 billion USD

Energy sector

Bnews newspaper today, May 23, published the information : "EVN and TKV cooperate to ensure stable coal supply for power plants" .

Vietnam Electricity (EVN) and Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Group (TKV) have just held a meeting to evaluate the results of the implementation of the 2024 coal purchase and sale contract and the coal supply situation in the past 4 months. EVN General Director Nguyen Anh Tuan acknowledged TKV's initiative and responsibility in organizing coal supply for EVN's power plants, contributing to ensuring safe and stable electricity production.

EVN will continue to closely coordinate with TKV, proactively plan, manage production and allocate coal demand, to ensure safe and effective electricity supply, well serve the tasks of socio -economic development and national energy security, and together complete the common goals set by the Government.

The working session between EVN and TKV was held at EVN headquarters. Photo: Thu Hang/VNA/Vnanet.vn

The two sides agreed to continue to maintain a regular coordination mechanism, increase information exchange and jointly resolve arising problems, aiming to fulfill contractual commitments and ensure stable coal supply for electricity production.

Import and export sector

Ho Chi Minh City Law Newspaper has an article: "In the first half of May, import and export reached more than 36 billion USD".

According to the latest data from the Customs Department, the total value of Vietnam's import and export of goods in the first period of May 2025 (from May 1 to 15) reached 36.09 billion USD, down 6.8% compared to the second half of April. The trade balance in the period was in deficit of 2.32 billion USD, although it has maintained a surplus since the beginning of the year.

As of May 15, 2025, the country's total export value reached 157.5 billion USD, an increase of 13.3% over the same period last year. Illustrative photo

In the first half of May 2025, the total export value of Vietnam's goods reached 16.88 billion USD, down 18.3% compared to the second half of April. The decline was most evident in key commodity groups such as machinery and equipment (down 513 million USD), textiles and garments (down 401 million USD) and computers and electronic components (down 394 million USD).

As of May 15, 2025, the country's total export value reached 157.5 billion USD, up 13.3% over the same period last year. Of which, exports of computers, electronics and components increased the most, reaching 38.3%, equivalent to 9.22 billion USD. Notably, coffee exports also jumped up to 56.6%.

VOV.VN newspaper reported: " Affirming Vietnamese tea brand in the international market"

Vietnam is one of the top 5 countries in tea export output, mainly black tea, green tea and scented tea, consumed in more than 70 countries across all continents. On May 21, the International Tea Day (May 21) was celebrated at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Attending the event were representatives of many United Nations agencies and member countries, including the world's leading tea producing and consuming countries.

Speaking at the ceremony, Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Head of the Permanent Delegation of Vietnam to the United Nations, emphasized that for Vietnam and many other countries, tea is not only closely associated with traditional culture but also makes an important contribution to economic and trade development and efforts to achieve sustainable development goals.

Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang shared that Vietnam is one of the top 5 countries in tea export output, mainly black tea, green tea and scented tea, consumed in more than 70 countries across all continents. In the domestic market, tea generates high revenue and contributes greatly to socio-economic development; many tea farms also attract tourists to learn about Vietnamese culture.

Domestic market sector

Saigon Giai Phong Newspaper published: " No tolerance for counterfeit goods"

During the discussion session at the National Assembly on May 20, delegate Pham Khanh Phong Lan (Ho Chi Minh City) strongly opposed the proposal to abolish the death penalty for the crime of manufacturing and trading fake drugs. Because, if we are humane to criminals, it will be unfair to millions of innocent people who are being poisoned every day.

Delegate Nguyen Thanh Sang (Ho Chi Minh City) also said that this crime cannot be handled with “educational” sentences, but needs to be truly deterred with the most severe sanctions. The National Assembly and relevant agencies need to listen to these reasonable opinions, and cannot abolish the death penalty for the crime of producing fake drugs.

The news site kienthuc.net has an article posted: "Thai jackfruit price drops sharply, only 4,000 VND/kg".

In just one month, the price of Thai jackfruit has dropped by more than 50%, with many places now only buying at 4,000 - 10,000 VND/kg. According to growers, this price is not enough to cover the costs of fertilizer, labor and transportation, causing many households to face the risk of heavy losses. The main reason is said to be that the consumption market is slowing down. Meanwhile, supply has increased sharply because many regions are in the peak harvest season, leading to a situation where supply exceeds demand.

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