August 7, 2025
Real estate: Vietnam’s Novaland floats debt-for-equity swap amid US$2.36 billion debt
Vietnamese property giant Novaland has unveiled plans to issue nearly 152 million new shares to swap over VND 6 trillion (US$228.8 million) in bond principal, as part of a broader restructuring effort to address unresolved debt and tight liquidity, The Investor has reported.
Securities: Regulator tightens oversight as Vietnam’s stock market surges
The State Securities Commission (SSC) has issued a directive to intensify supervision, inspection, and enforcement in response to the rapid rise in Vietnam’s stock market, per a post on its website. The move aims to safeguard market stability and deter misconduct.
Currency: Vietnam Dong weakens slightly, interbank rates climb
Vietnam’s central exchange rate inched up to 25,239 on August 7, a 7 dong increase from the previous day, according to the State Bank of Vietnam. On the unofficial market, the black market mid-rate remained unchanged at VND 26,450 per US dollar, pushing the gap with Google Finance’s rate to 235 dong or 0.90 percent.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index rises 8.10 points as foreign investors return to net buying
Vietnam’s VN-Index gained 8.10 points on August 7, closing at 1,581.81, up 0.51 percent. Total trading value on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HOSE) reached VND 44.5 trillion or approximately US$1.71 billion.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam’s top import origins for fabrics (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of fabrics experienced a slight decrease in July 2025, reaching $1,212,987,308, a -0.56 percent decrease compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for paper and paper products (June 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of paper and paper products saw a decrease in June 2025, reaching $166,796,958, a -6.83 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Industry: Vietnam’s top import origins for machine, equipment, tools and instruments (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of machine, equipment, tools and instruments saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $5,498,693,083, a 7.91 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Electronics: Vietnam’s top import origins for computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components saw a significant increase in July 2025, reaching $13,839,054,361, a 17.99 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s Economy in July 2025: Unpacked
Vietnam’s economy outperformed expectations in July, with trade and manufacturing holding firm despite looming US tariffs. This article breaks down the key data points and policy factors that shaped Vietnam’s economic landscape in July 2025.
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