July 21, 2025
Agriculture: Vietnam’s top export destinations for fruits and vegetables (June 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of fruits and vegetables saw a significant increase in June 2025, reaching $806,875,989, a 30.87 percent increase compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Stock market: VN-Index dips, foreign investors return, VPB and HPG lead trades
Vietnam’s VN-Index closed down 12.23 points on 21 July to 1,485.05, a 0.82 percent drop on trading value of VND 35.41 trillion (US$1.36 billion). Market breadth was negative across key indices, with VN30 down 0.96 percent and mid- and small-cap segments also in the red, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam’s exchange rate pressure persists as SBV drains repos, Monday
Vietnam’s central exchange rate was fixed at 25,191 on 21 July, up 6 dong from 18 July, according to State Bank of Vietnam data.
The unofficial market premium widened further, with black market mid-rates from tygiausd.org reaching 26,410 compared to Google Finance’s 26,155, a 0.97 percent difference—up from 0.86 percent just three days earlier.
Labour: Vietnam five-year visa exemption for artists and Olympic medallists floated by MPS
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security has proposed a special five-year visa exemption scheme for selected high-profile foreigners—including scientists, executives, artists, and Olympic medallists—as part of efforts to attract global talent and boost national competitiveness, Vietnam News has reported.
Industry: Vietnam’s industrial agitator market to nearly double by 2034: Report
The Vietnam industrial agitator market is forecast to grow from US$0.15 billion in 2024 to US$0.28 billion by 2034, representing a CAGR of 6.2 percent, according to a new report by Reports and Data. Growth is being driven by rising demand from chemicals, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for ceramic products (June 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of ceramic products remained relatively stable in June 2025, reaching $53,904,191, a -0.03 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Industry: Vietnam’s industrial agitator market to nearly double by 2034: Report
The Vietnam industrial agitator market is forecast to grow from US$0.15 billion in 2024 to US$0.28 billion by 2034, representing a CAGR of 6.2 percent, according to a new report by Reports and Data. Growth is being driven by rising demand from chemicals, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors.
Garments & textiles: Where Vietnam sourced its cotton in June 2025 – Latest import data
Vietnam’s imports of cotton saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $267,212,045, a -3.35 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Mining: Vietnam’s top import sources for ores and other minerals product (June 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of ores and other minerals product saw a significant increase in June 2025, reaching $242,865,146, a 3.08 percent increase compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
In today’s Vietnam news: Vietnam Airlines trading restrictions removed, Insurance payouts VSS, Car sales June, 23+ years prison term recommended counterfeit supplements, Counterfeit shoes
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