September 12, 2025
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index extends gains, foreigners net sell US$45 million
The VN-Index closed at 1,667.26 on September 12, up 9.51 points or 0.57 percent, with total trading value reaching VND 34.17 trillion (US$1.31 billion), according to the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam dong exchange rates and liquidity 12 September 2025
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) central rate eased slightly by 5 dong to 25,216, while the black market USD rate stayed flat at 26,900 mid, keeping the gap steady at 6.68 percent.
Industry: China, South Korea top sources of Vietnam chemical imports in August
Vietnam’s imports of chemical products slipped to US$673.76 million in August, down 4.23 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$5.18 billion.
Thailand Trade 2025: Exports, Imports & FTAs
Thailand occupies a central position in Southeast Asia’s trade landscape, acting as a bridge between fast-growing regional economies and global markets. This article explores Thai trade including its free trade agreements, main imports and exports, and key trade data.
Vietnam News Roundup: September 5 to September 11
In this week’s Vietnam News Roundup: VinFast posts Q2 revenue gains but wider losses, SBV deputy governor warns on inflation and credit, government launches a five-year crypto pilot, bond market steady with strong redemptions, dong strengthens officially but weak on black market, World Bank pegs 2025 GDP at 6.6%, and more.
Economy: Vietnam economists warn of bubble risks amid credit expansion policy
Two senior academics cautioned lawmakers last week that Vietnam’s rapid credit growth risks destabilising the economy, according to papers seen by Reuters.
In today’s Vietnam news: Vietnam Airlines trading restrictions removed, Insurance payouts VSS, Car sales June, 23+ years prison term recommended counterfeit supplements, Counterfeit shoes
In today’s Vietnam news: Government to inject cash into Agribank, IMF growth forecast raised, German industrial gas plant investment, VN garment maker Amazon legal
In today’s Vietnam news: Construction labour demand impacting garment industry, ADB growth forecasts, Bloomberg survey GDP growth expectations, Starlink orders open, Seafood industry call
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This is an interview with Dr Nuno F. Ribeiro, Associate Professor, International Tourism & Hospitality Management at Copenhagen Business College, formerly of RMIT Vietnam. It