July 16, 2025
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Vietnam News Roundup: July 11 to July 17
Mark Barnes July 18, 2025 7:59 am
This week’s Vietnam news roundup covers ASF concealment by pig farmers, motorbike sales trends, airline reform calls, credit red flags, dong weakness, questions around Trump’s tariff deal and more.
Food processing: Vietnam’s leading cashew nut suppliers in June 2025
the-shiv July 18, 2025 7:04 pm
Vietnam’s imports of Cashew nut saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $419,206,980, a -3.45 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Stock market: VN-Index climbs as financials lead gains Friday, July 18
the-shiv July 18, 2025 5:26 pm
The VN-Index rose 7.27 points to close at 1,497.28 on July 18, up 0.49 percent, as strong performance in financial stocks offset losses in real estate and IT shares, according to data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam’s Dong under pressure, black market premium holds at 0.86 percent, Friday
the-shiv July 18, 2025 5:16 pm
Vietnam’s dong remained under pressure on Friday, with the central bank setting the official reference rate at VND 25,185 per US$, up 9 dong from the day before. The black market mid-rate held steady at VND 26,385, maintaining a 0.86 percent premium over Google Finance’s mid-market rate of VND 26,160.
Agriculture: Vietnam’s top export destinations for coffee (June 2025)
the-shiv July 18, 2025 5:08 pm
Vietnam’s exports of coffee saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $677,919,254, a -21.16 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Automotive: Vietnam’s biggest import origins for motor vehicles, June 2025
the-shiv July 18, 2025 4:10 pm
Vietnam’s imports of motor vehicles saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $406,926,434, a -4.56 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Agriculture: Where Vietnam exported fertilizer in June 2025
the-shiv July 18, 2025 2:00 pm
Vietnam’s exports of fertilizers remained relatively stable in June 2025, reaching $77,614,089, a -0.55 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Food & beverage: Vietnam’s top export destinations for pastry, sweets, and cereal products in June 2025
the-shiv July 17, 2025 6:00 pm
Vietnam’s exports of pastry, sweets, and cereals products experienced a slight decrease in June 2025, reaching $101,359,454, a -1.24 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Currency: Vietnam black market premium holds steady as SBV scales back repos, Thursday
the-shiv July 17, 2025 5:27 pm
Vietnam’s forex and money markets on 17 July reflected tighter liquidity operations from the central bank alongside persistent pressure in the unofficial market. The spread between black market and official rates remained unchanged, while interbank interest rates continued to edge upward.
Stock market: VN-Index rises 0.99 percent as foreign investors net sell, Thursday
the-shiv July 17, 2025 5:01 pm
Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index climbed 0.99 percent on July 17, closing at 1,490.01 points, with strong gains in large caps and a return to net buying by foreign investors, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Industry: Vietnam’s main import partners for wires and cables, June 2025
the-shiv July 17, 2025 4:00 pm
Vietnam’s imports of insulated wires and cables saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $361,809,631, a -11.67 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Wood: Vietnam’s top export destinations for Bamboo and rattan products (June 2025)
the-shiv July 17, 2025 2:00 pm
Vietnam’s exports of bamboo and rattan products saw a decline in June 2025, reaching $73,732,638, a -7.75 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Aquaculture: Vietnam’s fishery products exports by destination, June 2025
the-shiv July 17, 2025 12:00 pm
Vietnam’s exports of fishery products saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $906,237,414, a -9.11 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s Beer Industry 2025: Culture, Brands & Regulations
the-shiv July 17, 2025 9:30 am
Vietnamese are among the biggest beer drinkers in Southeast Asia. In fact, by consumption, international beverage and hospitality firm, Kirin Holdings, found that Vietnam had the seventh highest beer consumption in the world after Germany but, notably, before the United Kingdom which was in position eight.
Banking & finance: Credit imbalance raises red flags for Vietnam’s financial stability
the-shiv July 17, 2025 7:59 am
Trillions of dong in new credit have flooded Vietnam’s economy in the past year, but experts warn the bulk is being channelled into real estate and construction — not production — raising concerns over asset inflation and future financial stability, Tuoi Tre has reported. Vietnam’s current credit path suggests a misallocation of capital, with real estate overheating while production lags.
Banking & fianance: Vietnam’s banks face talent shortage finance-tech linked skills
the-shiv July 17, 2025 7:41 am
Despite large-scale investment in digital transformation, Vietnamese banks are struggling with a critical shortage of professionals who can bridge finance and technology,, Deputy General Director of LP Bank Luu Danh told a forum, Wednesday, VN Express has reported.
Agriculture: Vietnam pig farmers hide African swine fever cases, on limit support, compensation delays
the-shiv July 17, 2025 7:24 am
African swine fever (ASF) is spreading again in Vietnam as farmers conceal outbreaks due to limited government support and lengthy compensation delays, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Tuoi Tre has reported. Of note, past ASF waves have triggered pork shortages, opening the door for increased imports of foreign pork. A renewed outbreak could once again disrupt domestic supply and shift market share to overseas producers.
Economy: Vietnam PM looking to increase GDP growth target from 8 to 8.3–8.5 percent
the-shiv July 16, 2025 6:44 pm
Vietnam aims to achieve economic growth of 8.3–8.5 percent this year, setting the stage for double-digit expansion between 2026 and 2030, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told a conference on Wednesday, The Investor has reported
Stock market: VN-Index rises 1.01 percent as foreign investors return to net buying
the-shiv July 16, 2025 6:00 pm
Vietnam’s stock market gained strongly on 16 July, with the VN-Index closing up over 14 points as foreign investors returned to net buying, led by heavy activity in banks and real estate stocks, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: SBV ramps up liquidity injections as dong pressure persists, Wednesday
the-shiv July 16, 2025 5:52 pm
Vietnam’s central bank continued to inject large amounts of liquidity into the banking system on July 16, as interbank rates edged higher and black market currency spreads narrowed slightly.
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