August 1, 2025
Stock market: Vietnam bourse dips slightly as foreign investors resume net selling
Vietnam’s VN-Index fell 7.31 points to close at 1,495.21 on Thursday, a 0.49 percent drop, as foreign investors returned to net selling amid broad declines in major sectors, according to the latest release from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam Dong weakens further as SBV injects liquidity, interbank rates ease
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) set the central exchange rate at VND 25,249, Friday, a 9-dong increase from the previous day. The black market mid-rate remained steady at VND 26,445, representing a 0.86 percent premium over the Google Finance mid-rate of VND 26,220.
Chemicals: Vietnam’s top export destinations for chemical products (June 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of chemical products saw a slight decline in June 2025, reaching $220,995,370, a -2.47 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Rubber: Vietnam’s top import sources for rubber products (June 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of rubber products saw a slight decline in June 2025, reaching $107,233,313, a -2.01 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam PMI rebounds in July, but tariffs weigh on exports
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector returned to growth in July. The S&P Global Manufacturing PMI rose to 52.4—its highest level in nearly a year—up from 48.9 in June, according to a press release from the firm.
Vietnam News Roundup: July 25 to July 31
In this week’s Vietnam News Roundup: Vietnam’s motorbike makers urge delay to Hanoi’s petrol bike ban, the dong weakens further, Sabeco profits fall, foreign investors net-sell US$96 million, TikTok Shop gains ground, EVN posts profit, and Vietnam’s creative and retail scenes show bold ambition.
Petrol stations run dry in parts of Vietnam as falling fuel prices squeeze retailers’ margins, despite petrol dropping below US$0.76 per litre. Meanwhile, the
Financial difficulties at two major gym chains raise questions about consumer spending and household finances in Vietnam. Meanwhile, a Chinese contractor joins Vingroup’s US$3.9
Vietnam’s central bank moves to rebuild foreign exchange reserves despite mounting inflation pressures, raising questions about the government’s economic strategy. Meanwhile, reports of Vingroup-linked
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