Vietnam's iPhone 18 Pro Price Among Highest in Southeast Asia
Apple's latest iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models are priced among the highest in Southeast Asia when sold in Vietnam. This is attributed to a combination of factors including domestic consumer purchasing power, market demand, and import duties and value-added taxes.
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