August 20, 2025
Education: Vietnamese universities release 2025–2026 tuition fee plans
More than 130 universities have published their expected tuition fees for new students in the 2025–2026 academic year, ranging from VND 9.8 million (US$377) to VND 170 million (US$6,538) per year with the average falling between VND 15–40 million (US$577–1,538), VNExpress has reported.
Dairy: Vietnam livestock association calls for urgent support to domestic milk production
Vietnam’s livestock industry has warned that heavy reliance on imported milk is threatening the sustainability of domestic dairy farming, urging the government to adopt new policies that prioritise local raw milk production and protect household farmers, according to a post on its website.
Stock market: VN-Index climbs as foreign investors continue to net sell
The VN-Index closed at 1,664.36, up 10.16 points or 0.61 percent, with trading value at VND 68.08 trillion (US$2.62 billion), according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam dong steady as black market premium narrows, repos decline, Wednesday
The State Bank of Vietnam central exchange rate rose by 8 to 25,263 Wednesday, with the Google Finance mid-market rate climbing 70 to 26,389.96.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for toys and sports requisites (July 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of toys and sports requisites experienced a substantial surge in July 2025, reaching $1,097,125,242, a 27.85 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for wood and wooden products (July 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of wood and wooden products saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $1,471,787,531, a 9.09 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Shoes: Vietnam’s footwear exports to the US jump 16 percent in July
Vietnam’s exports of footwear saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $2,194,501,234, a 3.19 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam’s top export destinations for textiles and garments (July 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of textiles and garments saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $3,910,792,868, an 8.72 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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