July 7, 2025
Currency: Vietnam dong under pressure as interbank rates climb and black market spread widens
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) set the central exchange rate at VND 25,113 per US dollar Monday, slightly firmer than the previous VND 25,116 on Friday, according to the latest data from the State Bank of Vietnam.
Stock market: VN-Index climbs over 1 percent as financials and large caps attract strong foreign buying
Vietnam’s VN-Index closed at 1,402.06 on 7 July 2025, gaining 15.09 points or 1.09 percent, with total trading value reaching VND 28.29 trillion (approximately US$1.09 billion), according to data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam’s Economy in June: Unpacked
Last Friday, the National Statistics Office released its June update showing rising inflation, a weakening dong, and trade uncertainty ahead of the July 9 Trump tariff deadline. This article breaks down the key data and policy trends shaping Vietnam’s economy.
Labour: Survey finds Vietnam wages barely enough to make ends meet
A new survey highlighting widespread financial hardship among Vietnamese workers has intensified calls for a 6–7 percent minimum wage increase in 2026, as experts and labour representatives warn that current incomes fall far short of basic living needs, Kinh Te Do Thi has reported.
Trade: New US tariff deal sees importers question Vietnam as alternative sourcing option
The new US-Vietnam trade deal is prompting importers to reconsider Vietnam’s role as a key alternative to China, as fresh tariffs and potential transshipment penalties introduce major cost and compliance risks, Reuters has reported.
Trade: Concerns raised in Philippines as Vietnam’s US tariff deal puts exports at a disadvantage
The Philippines’ exports are unlikely to stay competitive if the US reinstates a 17 percent tariff, especially after Vietnam secured a favourable 20 percent rate under a new deal with Washington, according to the Foreign Buyers Association of the Philippines .
Trade: Top US economic adviser praises ‘extremely one-sided’ US-Vietnam trade deal
A trade deal with Vietnam announced last week has been dubbed “fantastic” and “extremely one-sided,” by top White House’s economic adviser, Stephen Miran, in an ABC News interview on Sunday. He noted that it delivers major benefits to US exporters while imposing significant tariffs on Vietnamese goods.
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