October 22, 2025
Thailand buys US$745 billion of Vietnam’s exports in September, up 0.23 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s exports to Thailand reached US$745.02 million in September 2025, rising slightly by 0.23 percent from August, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 15.07 points, foreign traders net-sell US$62.13 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index rose 15.07 points or 0.91 percent to close at 1,678.50, with a total trading value of VND 32.13 trillion or US$1.22 billion, Wednesday, however, foreign traders continued to exit the market recording a net outflow of US$62.13 million, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank keeps central exchange rate steady, issues over US$2 billion in repos, Wednesday
The State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was stable at VND 25,099 on both 22 and 21 October, showing no change, while Google Finance’s mid-market rate slipped slightly from VND 26,342 to VND 26,335, a decline of 7 dong or 0.03 percent.
Indonesia ships US$961.26 million of goods to Vietnam in September, up 9.83 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s imports from Indonesia rose to US$961.26 million in September 2025, up 9.83 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Coal was the largest import category at US$154.52 million, increasing 11 percent month on month.
Vietnam’s Gold Market: The Problem Isn’t Policy, It’s Populism
The gap between Vietnam’s gold price and the world gold price is largely the result of a failure to fully accept one fundamental concept in market economics: that not everyone can win all of the time. Until this is acknowledged, any long-term, sustainable reform is likely to remain elusive, writes Mark Barnes.
Vietnam News Headlines Today, Business & Economy, 22 October 2025
This is a brief rundown of what is being reported today in Vietnam’s state-approved media. It compiles coverage from official outlets such as Dan Tri, Tuoi Tre, and CafeF, highlighting the narratives currently shaping the country’s economic, financial, and business news landscape.
Coal imports for Vietnam, up 21.35 percent month-on-month in September, Australia and Indonesia top suppliers
Vietnam’s coal imports reached US$457.27 million in September 2025, up 21.35 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brought total coal import value for the first nine months of the year to US$5.17 billion.
Coffee exports from Vietnam up 0.50 percent in September 2025, Italy and Germany top buyers
Vietnam’s coffee exports in September 2025 reached US$462.28 million, up 0.5 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This modest increase brought year-to-date exports to US$7.01 billion.
Financial difficulties at two major gym chains raise questions about consumer spending and household finances in Vietnam. Meanwhile, a Chinese contractor joins Vingroup’s US$3.9
Vietnam’s central bank moves to rebuild foreign exchange reserves despite mounting inflation pressures, raising questions about the government’s economic strategy. Meanwhile, reports of Vingroup-linked
Vietnam’s government forecasts a 40 percent surge in property-related revenue in 2027 despite weakening real estate transactions, raising questions about the sustainability of its
This is an interview with Chris Walker, a Vietnam Sourcing Expert with Vietnam Factory Tours how rising oil prices and the Middle East crisis are
This is an interview with John Gardner, CEO and Founding Partner, at Optimum Hospitality in Ho Chi Minh City. It covers fuel price impacts on:
This is an interview with Dr Nuno F. Ribeiro, Associate Professor, International Tourism & Hospitality Management at Copenhagen Business College, formerly of RMIT Vietnam. It