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Standard Chartered raised Vietnam’s GDP forecast to 7.5% in 2025
In September 2025, exports totalled $42.7 billion, up 24.7 per cent year-on-year (YoY), while imports increased 24.9 per cent to $39.8 billion. Vietnam continues to strengthen its position in global supply chains, driven by strong trade activity and participation in multiple free trade agreements (FTAs), said Vietnamese media reports citing Standard Chartered Bank’s latest macroeconomic update on Vietnam.
Credit growth surged beyond 15 per cent YoY. Meanwhile, disbursed Foreign direct investment (FDI) climbed 8.5 per cent YoY to $18.8 billion and pledged FDI rising 15.2 per cent to $28.5 billion during the first nine months of 2025.
Standard Chartered has lifted Vietnam’s 2025 GDP growth forecast to 7.5 per cent (from 6.1 per cent) and 2026 to 7.2 per cent (from 6.2 per cent), citing strong momentum and easing inflation.
Exports surged 24.7 per cent YoY in September 2025, while FDI and credit growth also strengthened.
The bank highlighted Vietnam’s growing role in global supply chains and resilient economic performance.
“Vietnam’s resilience and adaptability are evidenced by its successful attraction of strong FDI and robust export growth, solidifying its strategic role in global supply chain diversification and pointing to strong prospects for continued economic expansion,” said Tim Leelahaphan, senior economist for Vietnam and Thailand at Standard Chartered Bank.
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Dutch goods trade rises in H1 2025 despite weaker fuel exports: CBS
The total value of goods imported was 2 per cent higher than it was in the first half (H1) of 2024, CBS said in a press release.
In each month of Q1 2025, more goods were traded than in the same month of 2024. In April and May, trade was down from last year, but in June it was higher once again.
Dutch international trade in goods rose in the first half (H1) of 2025 compared with H1 2024, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS).
Exports increased 1.9 per cent and imports 2 per cent YoY.
While mineral fuel trade declined, exports of other goods were largely stable or higher.
Trade with Belgium, France, and the UK weakened, whereas exports to Germany and the US and imports from China grew.
Imports and exports of mineral fuel declined in H1 2025: the import value was 11 per cent lower, while the export value was 15 per cent lower. In other product categories, exports were higher than the previous year or were down by less than those of mineral fuels.
There has been geopolitical turbulence around the world in recent months, and trade with certain neighbouring countries seems to have suffered particularly in the first half of 2025. The value of imports from Belgium and the United Kingdom was down, for instance, as was the value of exports to Belgium and France, added the release.
Exports to the Netherlands’ key trading partner, Germany, saw an increase, while imports from China rose 5 per cent YoY in the first half (H1) of 2025. Exports to the United States climbed 11 per cent, with the most notable growth occurring in February, March, and April.
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Michael Kors parent Capri Holdings’ revenue exceeds estimates at $856 million in Q2 FY26
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November 4, 2025
Michael Kors parent Capri Holdings’ revenue exceeded estimates and totalled $856 million in the second quarter of the 2026 financial year. The business’ net loss rose to $34 million, compared to net income of $42 million a year prior.
“We are encouraged by our second quarter results,” said the company’s chairman and CEO John D Idol in a release posted on the business’ website on November 4. “Trends continued to improve sequentially, which resulted in revenue, gross margin, and operating income exceeding our expectations. This performance demonstrates the progress we are making as we execute against our strategic initiatives to energise our fashion luxury houses.”
The business’ revenue dropped by 4.2% year on year in constant currency terms (-2.5% on a reported basis) and its loss from operations totalled $12 million in the quarter ending September 27. Capri Holdings’ gross profit totalled $522 million in the second quarter of the 2026 financial year and the reported gross margin was 61%, compared to $547 million and 62.3% a year prior. Tariffs negatively impacted the gross margin rate by approximately 130 basis points, according to the business, and a higher than anticipated effective tax rate versus its original guidance negatively impacted adjusted net income by $24 million.
Capri Holdings’ brand Michael Kors’ revenue decreased by 1.8% on a reported basis and 3.3% on a constant currency basis in the second quarter of the 2026 financial year, totalling $725 million. The label’s gross profit was $430 million in the second quarter, compared to $451 million a year earlier.
The business’ label Jimmy Choo’s revenue totalled $131 million in the past quarter, representing a year on year drop of 6.4% on a reported basis and 9.3% on a constant currency basis. The luxury brand’s gross profit was $92 million in the second quarter this fiscal, compared to $96 million in the second quarter of the 2025 financial year.
“With the Versace sale expected to close in our fiscal third quarter, we are now fully focused on the growth of our two iconic brands Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo,” said Idol. “We plan to use the proceeds of the sale to repay the majority of our debt, substantially strengthening our balance sheet and providing greater financial flexibility to both invest in our growth as well as return capital to shareholders in the future. Given the encouraging signs of stabilisation across our business and our planned reduction in debt levels, our Board of Directors has authorised a new $1 billion share repurchase program which the Company expects to begin implementing in fiscal 2027.”
In its outlook for the full 2026 financial year, Capri Holdings expects to see its total revenue sit in the range of $3.375 billion and $3.45 billion with an operating income of around $100 million. The business forecasts total revenue of $2.8 billion to $2.875 billion for the Michael Kors brand and $565 million to $575 million for Jimmy Choo for the full financial year.
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India restores import duty exemptions for leather export inputs
The exemptions had been discontinued on March ** this year as the government did not issue a fresh notification before the expiry of the previous one. As a result, duty exemptions were unavailable to Indian exporters from April until the new notification was issued on October **.
Under the latest notification, imports of materials including wet blue, crust, and finished leather; buckles, zips, soles, linings, and fittings will continue to enjoy Nil customs duty when used in the manufacture of leather garments, footwear, and accessories meant for export.
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