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Vietnam News Today, August 24 2026, Business & Economy

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Currency: Vietnam dong faces growing pressure as black market premium jumps, July 4

the-shiv July 4, 2025

Vietnam’s currency market showed further strain, Friday, with black market premiums widening and mixed shifts in interbank rates highlighting ongoing liquidity tension, according to the latest data from the State Bank of Vietnam.

Manufacturing: Vietnam plastics exports up 3.04 percent in May

the-shiv July 4, 2025

Vietnam’s exports of plastics reached US$200.29 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 3.04 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$989.05 million.

Dairy: Vietnam’s milk powder production posts strong growth through May 2025

the-shiv July 4, 2025

Vietnam produced an estimated 13,700 tonnes of milk powder in May 2025, up from 13,200 tonnes in April, according to Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.

Trade: Vietnam agriculture ministry expecting US$6.2 billion loss on 20 percent US tariff

the-shiv July 4, 2025

Export turnover in the second half of 2025 is projected to fall by 20 percent, equal to a loss of US$6.2–6.5 billion, with overall growth slowing to around 3.85 percent if a 20 percent US tariff is imposed, according to Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. In a worst-case scenario, with a 46 percent tariff, second-half exports could drop by as much as US$12.3 billion, Tuoi Tre has reported.

Currency: Vietnam central bank injects liquidity, dong weakens slightly

the-shiv July 3, 2025

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) injected US$351 million via seven-day repos, on July 3, according to the latest data from the bank. It also set the central exchange rate at 25,091 dong per US dollar, marking a slight weakening from earlier in the week.

Stock market: Vietnam trading day mixed as VN-Index edges down, mid-caps outperform

the-shiv July 3, 2025

Vietnam’s VN-Index closed at 1,381.96, down 0.19 percent, July 3, with total trading value reaching VND 33.04 trillion or US$1.27 billion, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.

Textile, leather & footwear materials: Vietnam exports remain stable in May,

the-shiv July 3, 2025

Vietnam’s exports of textile, leather, and footwear materials and auxiliaries reached US$204.78 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a slight increase of 0.33 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$971.97 million.

Dairy: Vietnam’s fresh milk production sees steady growth in first five months of 2025

the-shiv July 3, 2025

Vietnam produced an estimated 145.1 million litres of fresh milk in May 2025, up from 135.1 million litres in April, according to Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.

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Trade: Donald Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam

the-shiv July 3, 2025

US President Donald Trump has announced a new trade deal with Vietnam’s Communist Party General Secretary To Lam, outlining significant tariff changes and full US market access, per a post from the US President on Truth Social.

Chemicals: Vietnam exports dip 12.97 percent in May

the-shiv July 2, 2025

Vietnam’s exports of chemicals reached US$209.50 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a notable decrease of 12.97 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$1.12 billion.

Currency: Vietnam liquidity stays tight as FX spreads widen, July 2

the-shiv July 2, 2025

Vietnam’s monetary system remained under pressure on 2 July, with no new central bank liquidity support and widening black market FX spreads, highlighting continued strain on the dong, according to the latest data from the State Bank of Vietnam.

Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index records .49 percent rise, July 2

the-shiv July 2, 2025

Vietnam’s stock market continued its upward trend on 2 July, with the VN-Index closing at 1,384.59, up 6.75 points or 0.49 percent, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.

Rubber products: Vietnam imports up 7.15 percent in May

the-shiv July 2, 2025

Vietnam’s imports of rubber products reached US$109.44 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 7.15 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$486.28 million.

Aquaculture: Vietnam’s processed seafood output rises sharply in first five months of 2025

the-shiv July 2, 2025

Vietnam produced an estimated 0.60 million tonnes of processed seafood in May 2025, up from 0.57 million tonnes in April, according to Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.

Pharmaceutical materials: Vietnam imports dip 5.57 percent in May

the-shiv July 2, 2025

Vietnam’s imports of pharmaceutical materials reached US$42.07 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 5.57 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$214.93 million.

Automotive: Skoda Kushaq sales begin in Vietnam as local assembly ramps up

the-shiv July 2, 2025

Sales of the locally assembled Skoda Kushaq have officially started in Vietnam, marking a key milestone for the brand’s expansion in the country, Just Auto has reported.

Manufacturing: Vietnam’s PMI falls to 48.9 in June on weaker export demand

the-shiv July 2, 2025

Vietnam’s manufacturing sector faced renewed headwinds in June, with the S&P Global Manufacturing PMI slipping to 48.9 from 49.8 in May. This marked the third consecutive month below the 50.0 no-change threshold, indicating a modest deterioration in business conditions as the first half of 2025 closed.

Securities: Vietnam stock market mixed on July 1 as VN-Index edges up

the-shiv July 1, 2025

On 1 July 2025, the VN-Index closed slightly higher at 1,377.84, up 1.77 points or 0.13 percent, with total trading value reaching VND 21.02 trillion or US$840.8 million, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HOSE).

Chemical products: Vietnam exports drop 13.38% in May

the-shiv July 1, 2025

Vietnam’s exports of chemical products reached US$226.59 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant decrease of 13.38 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$1.20 billion.

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