August 6, 2025
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index surges to 1,573.71 points, Wednesday
The VN-Index rose 26.56 points, or 1.72 percent, to close at 1,573.71 on August 6, 2025, supported by gains in large-cap stocks and strong foreign investor activity, according to official data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam Dong steady, repo demand shifts to longer terms, Wednesday
The Vietnamese dong remained stable on 6 August as the central rate edged up slightly, while repo activity shifted towards longer maturities. Interbank interest rates saw a mixed movement, with longer terms trending higher.
Vietnam Exports Tracker [September 2025]: Latest Data on Monthly Exports & Trends
Vietnam’s exports climbed to US$42.3 billion in July. This was up from US$39.5 billion in June or 7 percent, according to the latest data from Vietnam Customs.
Vietnam Tourist Arrivals Tracker: July Update [data set]
Vietnam welcomed 1,562,588 international tourists in July, marking a 6.8 percent increase from June, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. Of the five segments recorded, the most foreign tourists came from Asia accounting for 1,225,257 arrivals with the biggest source country being China which accounted for 391,051 of Vietnam’s tourist arrivals in July.
Vietnam Imports Tracker [July 2025]: Latest Data on Monthly Imports & Trends
Vietnam’s imports reached US$40 billion in July. This was up 9.1 percent over June which recorded US$36.7 billion in imports. Top import categories were computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof; machines, equipment, tools and instruments; and fabrics, according to the latest data from Vietnam Customs.
Industry: Vietnam’s chemical import sources [June 2025 snapshot]
Vietnam’s imports of Chemicals saw a slight decline in June 2025, reaching $667,008,155, a -0.64 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Trade: Vietnam’s import export turnover continues to climb despite tariff risks
Vietnam’s total trade in goods reached US$82.27 billion in July, up 8.0 percent month-on-month and 16.8 percent year-on-year, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Inflation: Vietnam’s CPI up 3.26 percent year-on-year in first seven months of 2025
Consumer prices in Vietnam rose moderately in July, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increasing 0.11 percent from June, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office. The increase was driven by higher prices for food, housing materials, electricity, and dining out.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s industrial production index up 8.6 percent in first seven months of 2025
Vietnam’s industrial production continued to show stable growth in July, with the Industrial Production Index (IIP) rising 0.5 percent month-on-month and 8.5 percent year-on-year, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Vietnam Industrial Production Index (IPI) Tracker [July Update]: Latest Data & Trends 2025
Vietnam’s industrial production index in July was up .5 points compared to July last year, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Vietnam CPI Tracker: July Update [data set]
Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index was up 3.19 percent in July 2025 over July 2024. This represents a 2.13 percent jump over the end of last year.
Gambling: Vietnam proposes VND 50 million monthly ticket for locals entering casinos
The Ministry of Finance has proposed doubling the entrance ticket price for Vietnamese citizens to access casinos, Zing News has reported. This is part of a revised draft decree on casino business aimed at simplifying financial eligibility checks and aligning with international practices.
Electricity: Record heat in Vietnam triggers widespread power outages across Hanoi
Hanoi had power outages scheduled across more than 20 wards and communes on August 5 as record-breaking heat pushes the electricity grid to its limits, Thanh Nien has reported.
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