越南《税务、海关在线》12月2日报道，据越南海关统计，至10月底，外商直接投资企业出口总值 2956.6亿美元，同比增长22.8%；六大出口产品出口额超百亿美元，分别为：计算机、电子产品及配件 (出口额841.6亿美元)，手机及配件(出口额485.1亿美元)，机械、设备、用具及配件(出口额437.8亿美 元)，纺织品(出口额204.1亿美元)，鞋(出口额161亿美元)，运输工具及配件(出口额118.3亿美元)；主要 出口市场为：美国、中国内地、韩国、中国香港、日本。 ...

Core Insights - Vietnam's import and export growth has slowed down in the first half of October 2025, with total trade amounting to $38.04 billion, a month-on-month decrease of 2.59% [2] - Exports reached $19.34 billion, showing a month-on-month increase of 0.75%, while imports totaled $18.69 billion, reflecting a month-on-month decline of 5.81% [2] Export Performance - A significant drop in various agricultural products and traditional raw materials has negatively impacted overall export growth, with fruit and vegetable exports down by 28.96%, fertilizers down by 55.56%, and ores and minerals down by 48.24% [2] - The total export value from January to the first half of October 2025 was $368.13 billion, representing a year-on-year growth of 16.14% [2] Import Performance - The decline in imports was primarily driven by significant reductions in three categories of high-tech products: computers, electronic products and components (down 12.41%), machinery, tools and spare parts (down 6.35%), and telephones and components (down 17.22%) [2] - The total import value from January to the first half of October 2025 was $350.72 billion, showing a year-on-year increase of 18.68% [2]

Overview - China's economy showed resilience in Q3, with actual GDP growing by 4.8% year-on-year, a slight decline of 0.4 percentage points from Q2. Cumulatively, GDP growth for the first three quarters reached 5.2%, indicating that the annual growth target is achievable [1]. Economic Structure - The supply-demand structure continues to deepen, with external demand showing unexpected resilience while internal demand is slowing down. In Q3, external demand growth outpaced production and internal demand, with non-US exports supporting external demand [3][6]. - Price governance has made initial progress, with the gap between nominal and actual GDP growth narrowing slightly. Actual GDP growth exceeded nominal growth by 1.1 percentage points, while nominal GDP growth fell to its lowest level in 2023 at 3.7% [6]. - Economic data for September showed a continuous slowdown in growth rates for four months, with production accelerating but investment and consumption declining more significantly [9]. Consumption - Retail sales growth in September was 3%, slightly below market expectations, marking the fourth consecutive month of decline. Restaurant consumption saw a more significant drop than goods consumption, with restaurant service growth falling to 0.9% [12]. - Goods consumption growth decreased by 0.3 percentage points to 3.3%, with subsidized categories experiencing a more substantial decline than non-subsidized ones. The contribution of final consumption expenditure to GDP growth in Q3 was 56.6%, driving GDP growth by 2.7 percentage points [12]. Fixed Asset Investment - Fixed asset investment fell by 0.5% in September, with infrastructure investment down by 2.1 percentage points, manufacturing investment down by 0.9 percentage points, and real estate investment down by 13.9% [17]. - Real estate sales growth was affected by base disturbances, with both sales area and amount declining by 10.5% and 11.8%, respectively. Real estate investment growth hit a record low of -21.3% in September [17][19]. Trade - September saw a significant increase in import and export growth, with exports growing by 8.3% year-on-year in USD terms, supported by low base effects and recovery in global economic conditions. Trade surplus continued to expand [25]. - Imports also saw a notable increase, driven by demand recovery from major projects, although sustainability remains uncertain [25]. Supply - Industrial production growth accelerated in September, with the industrial added value growing by 6.5%, significantly exceeding market expectations. The production and sales rate improved slightly to 96.7% [27][28]. - The manufacturing sector is experiencing a mixed impact from "anti-involution" policies, with some industries facing production slowdowns [28]. Inflation - CPI inflation showed signs of improvement, with the decline narrowing to -0.3%. Core CPI inflation rose to 1.0%, the highest in 19 months, supported by rising gold prices and improvements in some durable goods prices [29]. Outlook - The economic outlook for Q4 remains challenging, with pressures from insufficient effective demand and low price levels. The upcoming policies from the recent party meeting may provide additional support [31].

Economic Growth - Q3 GDP growth rate is 4.8% year-on-year, with a cumulative growth of 5.2% for the first three quarters, indicating resilience in the economy[3] - Industrial added value in September increased by 6.5% year-on-year, up from 5.2% in August, while the service production index remained stable at 5.6%[3] - Exports exceeded expectations with a year-on-year growth of 8.3% in September, compared to 4.3% in August, surpassing the consensus forecast of 5.9%[3] Demand and Investment - Domestic demand remains under pressure, with retail sales growth declining from 3.4% in August to 3.0% in September, below the expected 3.1%[3] - Fixed asset investment showed a cumulative year-on-year decline of 0.5%, down from a growth of 0.5% in August, indicating a weakening investment environment[3] - Real estate investment continues to struggle, with a cumulative year-on-year decline of 13.9% in September, worsening from -12.9% in August[4] Price Pressure and Policy Implications - The GDP deflator index improved slightly from -1.3% in Q2 to -1.1% in Q3, reflecting a balance between downward price pressure and "anti-involution" policies[3] - The potential for monetary policy easing remains, with possibilities for interest rate cuts and reserve requirement ratio reductions to stimulate demand[3] - Recent policy measures, including 500 billion yuan in policy financial tools and another 500 billion yuan in special bonds, are expected to boost investment growth[3] Consumer Behavior - Per capita income growth slowed from 5.1% in Q2 to 4.5% in Q3, with property income growth turning negative at -0.3%[4] - Per capita consumption growth also declined from 5.2% in Q2 to 3.4% in Q3, with a corresponding drop in consumption propensity to 68.1%[4] - Service consumption growth outpaced goods consumption, with service retail growth at 5.0% in Q3 compared to goods retail growth of only 3.6%[4]

Group 1: Profit and Revenue Growth - In August, industrial enterprises' profit growth rebounded to 20.4% year-on-year, with a marginal increase of 21.9 percentage points[3] - From January to August, the total profit of industrial enterprises increased by 0.9% year-on-year[7] - Revenue growth in August was 1.9% year-on-year, with a marginal increase of 1.0 percentage points[3] Group 2: Factors Influencing Profit and Revenue - The increase in profit growth is primarily attributed to the release of profits from state-owned enterprises, which saw a 56.8 percentage point increase to 50.0% in August[3] - The "anti-involution" effect contributed positively to profit growth in sectors like non-ferrous metallurgy and electrical machinery, adding 3.9 percentage points[3] - Export chains and the "anti-involution" sectors remain crucial supports for overall revenue growth, with upstream manufacturing revenue growth rising by 4.7 percentage points to 5.0%[3] Group 3: Inventory and Operational Pressure - As of the end of August, the nominal year-on-year growth rate of finished goods inventory fell by 0.1 percentage points to 2.3%[3] - The average turnover days for finished goods inventory remained stable at 20.5 days, indicating persistent operational pressure on enterprises[3] - The average collection period for accounts receivable increased by 0.3 days to 70.1 days, reflecting ongoing challenges in cash flow management[3] Group 4: Future Outlook and Risks - Future observations on industrial enterprise profitability will focus on the sustainability of revenue growth in the fourth quarter, especially against last year's high base[3] - Potential limitations on volume growth may reduce the space for profit growth driven by price increases through "anti-involution" strategies[3] - External economic volatility and uncertain policy responses pose risks to future economic stability[34]

Core Insights - Vietnam's total goods import and export value for the first half of September 2025 reached 39.05 billion USD, reflecting a month-on-month decrease of 3.25% [1] - The export value was 19.2 billion USD, down 4.3% month-on-month, primarily due to significant declines in four major product categories [1] - The import value was 19.85 billion USD, showing a month-on-month decrease of 2.21%, with declines concentrated in two main categories [1] Export Analysis - The decline in exports was driven by significant drops in textile and garment exports (335 million USD), footwear exports (250 million USD), mobile phones and components (120 million USD), and wood and wooden products (110 million USD) [1] - The data indicates a weakening external demand, particularly for labor-intensive products heavily reliant on large markets such as the US and Europe [1] - Foreign investment continues to play a dominant role in exports, accounting for 79.2% of total exports, highlighting a slow growth rate for domestic enterprises [1] Import Analysis - The decrease in imports was primarily focused on two categories: computers, electronic products, and components (210 million USD decrease), which, despite the largest drop, remained the highest import category; and machinery, tools, and components (120 million USD decrease) [1]

Group 1 - Vietnam imported goods worth 8.8 billion USD from the United States in the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 24.8% [1] - The largest category of imports from the U.S. was computers, electronic products, and components, totaling 2.5 billion USD, which is a 35.9% increase and accounts for 29% of total imports [1] - Cotton imports reached 799.4 million USD, showing a significant year-on-year growth of 79.3%, making up 9% of total imports [1] Group 2 - Notable month-on-month increases in import values were observed in several categories, including plastic raw materials (up 48.8%), fruits and vegetables (up 43.7%), wood and wooden products (up 75.5%), precious stones and metals (up 55.4%), and candy and confectionery products (up 690.3%) [1]

Group 1: Inflation Data Overview - In June, the CPI increased by 0.1% year-on-year, while the PPI decreased by 3.6% year-on-year, exceeding expectations of a 3.2% decline[4] - The nominal GDP growth rate for Q2 is estimated at 4.4%, slightly down from 4.6% in Q1[5] - The GDP deflator index is projected to be around -0.9% for Q2, compared to -0.8% in Q1[5] Group 2: CPI and PPI Analysis - The core CPI rose by 0.7% year-on-year, up from 0.6% in the previous month[6] - The PPI's year-on-year decline widened from 3.3% to 3.6%, with production materials dropping by 4.4% year-on-year[35] - The PPI's month-on-month decline was 0.4%, consistent with the previous month[35] Group 3: Inventory and Price Dynamics - Actual inventory growth has increased from 5.7% at the end of last year to 7.0% in May, indicating potential price pressures[12] - The actual inventory growth in the mining and upstream manufacturing sectors has decreased significantly, impacting PPI positively when it approaches zero[13] - Among 39 comparable industries, 23 have higher inventory levels than last year, but only 8 exceed levels from the first half of 2015[17]

Core Viewpoint - The ongoing trade tensions between China and the United States have led to significant shifts in trade patterns, particularly in the oil sector, with China halting imports of U.S. crude oil for two consecutive months, resulting in the lowest U.S. crude oil export levels since 2020 [1][8]. Group 1: Trade Relations and Tariffs - The U.S.-China trade war began in 2018, initiated by the Trump administration's imposition of tariffs on $34 billion worth of Chinese goods, citing trade deficits and intellectual property concerns [1][3]. - China responded with tariffs ranging from 5% to 25% on U.S. products, significantly impacting U.S. agricultural exports, particularly soybeans [3]. - The trade conflict escalated with the U.S. targeting Chinese tech firms like Huawei, leading to further tariffs on $1.2 trillion and $1.8 trillion worth of Chinese goods [3][4]. Group 2: Economic Impact - The U.S. trade deficit has increased from $950.2 billion in 2018 to $1,211.75 billion in 2024, indicating that the tariffs have not achieved their intended goal of reducing the trade deficit [7]. - Over 90% of the tariff costs have been passed on to U.S. importers, downstream businesses, and consumers, leading to increased prices and living costs in the U.S. [7]. - Despite facing some export pressures, China has shown resilience by expanding domestic demand and diversifying trade partnerships, maintaining stable economic growth [7]. Group 3: Energy Sector Dynamics - The halt in U.S. crude oil imports by China is attributed to the U.S. tariff policies, which have diminished the price advantage of U.S. crude oil for China [8]. - The U.S. shale oil producers are projected to face losses of at least $10 billion due to the absence of the Chinese market, with U.S. crude oil exports dropping to 3.883 million barrels per day, a 4% decrease [8]. - China is actively seeking to diversify its energy imports, with agreements in place with Russia and Qatar to secure alternative oil and gas supplies [8]. Group 4: Global Economic Implications - The trade war has disrupted global supply chains, forcing multinational companies to reallocate resources and adjust production strategies, thereby increasing operational costs and risks [10]. - The unilateral actions by the U.S. have undermined the multilateral trade system, leading to slower progress in global trade negotiations and increasing trade disputes among nations [10]. - Some Southeast Asian countries have benefited from the trade war as they become alternative production bases for multinational companies, while those reliant on U.S.-China trade face economic slowdowns [10].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the implications of Trump's new tariff policies, highlighting the potential for increased trade tensions and their impact on global supply chains and economies [2][3][10]. Group 1: Tariff Policies and Their Nature - Trump's tariffs are characterized as a political weapon rather than a mere economic tool, aiming to reshape global trade rules through unilateral actions [3][4]. - The tariffs imposed on China could reach a staggering 34%, significantly affecting trade dynamics and economic relations [2][4]. - The overall tariff levels for U.S. imports could rise to between 54% and 64%, surpassing previous expectations and indicating a more aggressive stance compared to past trade conflicts [8][10]. Group 2: Economic Impact and Reactions - The expected annual revenue from the tariffs could range from $349.9 billion to $503.5 billion, indicating a significant financial motive behind the policy [13]. - The tariffs are likely to have a detrimental effect on the U.S. economy, potentially reducing GDP by 0.2% to 1.5% and causing a decline in household incomes [15][19]. - China's export trade is expected to face substantial pressure, with the average tariff level reaching unprecedented heights, which may lead to a short-term economic slowdown [16][22]. Group 3: Strategic Implications and Future Outlook - The article suggests that the current trade conflict may signal the end of the third era of globalization, with long-term implications for global economic structures [10][19]. - The geopolitical landscape is becoming increasingly complex, with potential retaliatory measures from affected countries, leading to a spiral of escalating tariffs [9][10]. - The article emphasizes the need for strategic adjustments in response to these developments, advocating for a focus on domestic demand and technological self-sufficiency as pathways to resilience [24][27].