August 22, 2025
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index slumps as foreign investors continue to sell out
The VN-Index closed at 1,645.47 on 22 August, down 42.53 points or 2.52 percent, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange. Losses were broad-based, with the VN30 down 3.25 percent and VNMidcap off 2.27 percent
Currency: Vietnam dong slips as SBV steps up liquidity support, Friday
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) set the central exchange rate at VND 25,298 per US dollar on 22 August, up 25 dong from the previous day. This marked a faster pace of depreciation after a 10-dong move on 21 August.
Consumer goods: Vietnam’s top export destinations for luggage, headgear and umbrellas in July 2025
Vietnam’s exports of luggage, headgear and umbrellas saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $411,793,364, a 3.97 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Industry: Vietnam’s top export destinations for iron and steel (July 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of iron and steel saw a decline in July 2025, reaching $546,266,238, a 10.67 percent decrease compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Agriculture: Vietnam’s top export destinations for coffee (July 2025)
Vietnam’s coffee exports saw a decrease in July 2025, reaching $555,809,045, an 18.01 percent decrease compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Roundup: August 15 to August 21
In this week’s Vietnam News Roundup: the dong weakens further, Fitch warns on rising debt, and EVN seeks to pass accumulated losses to consumers. Universities announce new tuition fees, the livestock sector calls for milk support, Sun Group gains approval for a casino project, and the VN-Index rises despite continued foreign outflows.
In today’s Vietnam news: State to buy some commercial housing projects, Apartment ownership term limits, Bamboo Airways struggles, New vice chairman FLC aviation, Free
In today’s Vietnam news: Vietnam Airlines Q2 results, Stadium renamed, More details airport investigation, Overnight interest rates, Petrol price revisions, Domestic steel price increase,
In today’s Vietnam news: Fuel supply status, Critical minerals industry commentary, Sotheby’s opens HCMC office, US international school market entry, China response US customs
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