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Vietnam’s economy in 2025 surged with a strong first-quarter performance, posting impressive gains across GDP, industrial output, retail sales, and international tourism. However, the optimism is shattered by escalating global tensions, most notably the U.S. government’s abrupt tariff hike on Vietnamese imports. While Q1 2025 was buoyant, the emerging trade headwinds and mounting uncertainty have prompted a sharp downward revision in Cimigo’s Vietnam full-year GDP forecast — from 6.6% to 4.7%.
While Q1 GDP rose 6.9% year-on-year, Cimigo’s annual outlook for Vietnam’s economy in 2025 has been downgraded from a previous forecast of 6.6% to 4.7%.
The revision stems from the U.S. imposing a 10% tariff hike on Vietnamese imports (effective immediately). For example, a pair of Nike trainers (sneakers) already attract a 20% import tariff. This has increased to 30% with no warning. A higher 46% hike has been postponed by 90 days. This postponed hike will mean a pair of Nike trainers will attract a 66% import tariff.
U.S.-led trade pressure has begun to weigh heavily on sentiment.
Despite a strong Q1, investment in capacity expansion is expected to slow. With global buyers reconsidering sourcing strategies, Vietnam’s industrial growth may lose steam in the second half of 2025.
Retail and services sales grew 10.9%, supported by a short-term consumer confidence boost around TET – the Lunar New Year celebrations. However, early signs of caution are surfacing, particularly for discretionary categories.
Vietnam’s exports rose 11%, but the U.S. tariff action — already in effect at 10% and potentially surging to 46% — threatens trade volume, especially for electronics, textiles, and furniture.
Imports reached US$100 billion, driven by industrial demand and re-stocking. However, continued cost increases could narrow manufacturing margins and affect downstream pricing.
Vietnam attracted US$4.96 billion in FDI in Q1, yet several investment decisions are being postponed or reevaluated due to rising geopolitical risk and perceived instability in global trade.
Tourism saw a 31% YoY increase in international visitors in Q1 — one of the few sectors insulated from the trade war — with a strong recovery in hospitality, retail, and experiences.
With the CPI at 103.22, inflation remains in check. However, rising import costs may soon begin filtering into prices, especially if the tariff situation escalates.
The PMI reading 50.5 shows marginal expansion, but recent supply chain disruptions and investment freezes hint at possible contraction in coming quarters.
Sentiment among both Vietnamese and foreign businesses is softening. Concerns about trade policy, cost volatility, and geopolitical alignment lead to delayed hiring, paused capital expenditure and postponed investments.
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