September 10, 2025
Currency: Vietnam dong central exchange rate—black market premium widens, Wednesday
On September 10, the State Bank of Vietnam set the central exchange rate at VND 25,221 per US dollar, a drop of 15 dong from the previous day.
Stock market: September 10 sees Vietnam’s VN-Index edge higher, foreign investors net-sell US$113 million
The VN-Index rose 5.94 points, or 0.36 percent, to close at 1,643.26 on September 10, with total trading value reaching VND 30.02 trillion or US$1.15 billion, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Seafood: Vietnam output up 8.5 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s processed seafood production in August 2025 was estimated at 659,200 tons, an increase from 641,600 tons in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Output in August rose 12.2 percent year-on-year.
Electronics: Vietnam phone imports up 20.22 percent in August, led by China and South Korea
Vietnam’s imports of telephones, mobile phones, and parts climbed to US$1.11 billion in August, a 20.22 percent increase from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$6.99 billion.
Tourism: Vietnam records 1.68 million foreign visitors in August
Vietnam welcomed 1,684,972 international arrivals in August, an increase of 7.8 percent from July, bringing the year-to-date total to 13.91 million, 16.5 percent higher than the same period in 2024, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Legal: Vietnam’s Vingroup announces lawsuits against 68 organisations and individuals
Vingroup announced on 8 September 2025 that it has filed a civil lawsuit and notified authorities and embassies against 68 organisations and individuals accused of spreading false information online about the group, according to a statement on its website
Energy: Vietnam petrol output up 6.6 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s gasoline and oil production was estimated at 1.60 million tons in August 2025, slightly higher than 1.58 million tons in July. Output in August rose 1.6 percent year-on-year.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam fabric imports down 4.11 percent in August, to suppliers China and Taiwan
Vietnam’s imports of fabrics fell to US$1.16 billion in August, down 4.11 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$9.92 billion.
Vietnam’s Economy in August 2025: Unpacked
On Saturday, the National Statistics Office (NSO) released its August economic update. This article breaks down the key data points and policy factors that shaped Vietnam’s economic landscape in August 2025.
Philippines Trade 2025: Exports, Imports & FTAs
Trade in the Philippines is a cornerstone of its economic activity, linking the archipelago’s domestic industries to regional and global markets. This article explores the Philippines’ imports, exports, free trade agreements, and more.
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