July 14, 2025
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index gained 12.66 points to close up 0.87 percent, Monday
The VN-Index advanced by 12.66 points to close at 1,470.42, up 0.87 percent, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Interbank rates steady as central bank ramps up liquidity support, Monday
The State Bank of Vietnam’s (SBV) central exchange rate strengthened Monday going from 25,128 to 25,126, a 2 dong change. Meanwhile, Google Finance’s mid-market rate saw the dong weaken by 11 dong sliding from from 26114.5 to 26,125.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for glass and glassware (June 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of glass and glassware saw a significant increase in June 2025, reaching $124,196,334, a 14.90 percent increase compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Chemicals: Top countries supplying Chemical products to Vietnam, June 2025
Vietnam’s imports of Chemical products saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $651,186,874, a -3.67 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s leading footwear export markets, June 2025
Vietnam’s exports of footwear saw a slight decline in June 2025, reaching $2,126,629,963, a -1.05 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Big Cars, Tiny Streets: Will Trump’s Tariff Deal Accelerate US SUV Sales in Vietnam?
Donald Trump recently speculated that Vietnam cutting import tariffs would be a big win for American SUV makers. Whereas the contrast between Vietnam’s narrow streets and large US vehicles has raised eyebrows, there is precedent for such a market, and the idea is not as far-fetched as it at first seems.
Automotive: Vietnam’s motorcycle sales slip in Q2, despite annual growth
Motorcycle consumption in Vietnam has dropped slightly for two consecutive periods, though overall year-on-year growth remains positive, according to a report from the Vietnam Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (VAMM), Zing News has reported
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