August 11, 2025
Currency: Vietnam central exchange rate climbs 3 dong, Monday
The State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,231 per US$1, up 3 dong from 8 August. The Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,233 per US$, a rise of 8 dong over the same period.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-index jumps 11.91 points, Monday
Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index rose 11.91 points, or 0.75 percent, to close at 1,596.86, with a total trading value of VND 45.27 trillion (US$1.74 billion), Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Agriculture: Vietnam’s top import origins for animal fodders and fodder materials (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of animal fodders and animal fodder materials saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $346,379,846, a 3.55 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Industry: Vietnam’s top import origins for insulated wires and cables (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of insulated wires and cables saw a significant increase in July 2025, reaching $411,487,076, a 13.73 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Automotive: Vietnam’s top import origins for motor vehicles (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of motor vehicles saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $429,025,294, a 5.43 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Pharmaceuticals: Vietnam’s top import origins for pharmaceutical products (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of pharmaceutical products saw a significant decrease in July 2025, reaching $366,122,473, a -21.92 percent decrease compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Food processing: Vietnam’s top import origins for cashew nut (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of cashew nuts saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $436,742,817, a 4.18 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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