October 8, 2025
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index up 12.53 points, foreign traders net-buy US$8.3 million, Wednesday
Vietnam’s stock market advanced Wednesday, with the VN-Index rising 0.74 percent to 1,697.83 points and total trading value reaching VND 33.21 trillion or about US$1.26 billion, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam dong steady as SBV rate slips, black market premium widens slightly, Wednesday
This article has key Vietnam dong currency data from today including black market rates, the central rate, interbank interest rates, and open market operations.
Electronics: Vietnam’s computer and component imports dip slightly in September
Vietnam’s imports of computers, electrical products, spare parts and components fell by 1.35 percent month-on-month to US$13.94 billion in September, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Meat: Vietnam’s pork production up 2 percent in Q3 2025
Vietnam’s pork production reached 1.34 million tonnes in the third quarter of 2025, up 2 percent year-on-year, according to data from the National Statistics Office. This marks a modest increase from the second quarter’s 1.33 million tonnes, reflecting stable herd recovery and stronger domestic demand.
FTSE Russell to reclassify Vietnam as secondary emerging market in 2026, pending March review
FTSE Russell has announced that Vietnam will be reclassified from a Frontier to a Secondary Emerging market effective 21 September 2026, pending an interim review in March 2026, according to the firm’s Country Classification September 2025 Announcement.
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