September 15, 2025
Currency: Black market Vietnam dong cools, central exchange rate kept steady, Monday
The State Bank of Vietnam’s central rate held steady at VND 25,216 per USD while Google Finance’s mid-market rate hovered at VND 26,385, Monday.
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Stock market: Vietnam VN-Index rises, foreign investors net sell VND 1.32 trillion
The VN-Index closed at 1,684.90 on 15 September 2025, up 17.64 points or 1.06 percent, with market liquidity reaching VND 37.63 trillion or US$1.45 billion, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam sells US$1.5 billion from ForEx reserves to stabilise dong
The State Bank of Vietnam sold around US$1.5 billion via 180-day cancellable forwards on 25–26 August to ease pressure on the dong, according to a report from MB Securities and reported by The Investor.
Footwear: Vietnam leather shoes output up 13.9 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s leather shoe and sandal production in August 2025 was estimated at 34.4 million pairs, up from 33.7 million pairs in July. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office, output in August rose 18.7 percent year-on-year.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam casual clothes output up 14.7 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s casual clothes production in August 2025 was estimated at 563.3 million pieces, up from 557.9 million pieces in July. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office, output in August rose 11.3 percent year-on-year.
Animal fodder: Vietnam’s August imports up 11.4 percent, led by Argentina & the US
Vietnam imported US$385.80 million of animal fodders and materials in August, rising 11.4 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$3.06 billion.
Industry: Vietnam insulated wire imports down 5.3 percent in August
Vietnam imported US$389.83 million of insulated wires and cables in August, down 5.3 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$2.98 billion.
Law: 28 prosecuted as bribery scandal lays bare corruption in Vietnam’s court system
Vietnam’s Supreme People’s Procuracy has charged 28 individuals in connection with a sweeping bribery scandal that spanned 20 cases across Da Nang, Dak Lak, Phu Tho, and Hue between 2022 and 2024, VN Express has reported.
Seafood: Vietnam seafood exporters seek government support after US import ruling
Vietnam’s seafood exporters’ association (VASEP) has asked ministries for support following a US decision that 12 of Vietnam’s fishing practices do not meet Marine Mammal Protection Act standards, which will restrict certain imports from 1 January 2026, Dan Tri has reported.
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