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Economy: Indonesia’s OECD outlook sees steady growth through 2025, 2026
Indonesia’s real GDP is projected to grow by 4.7 percent in 2025 and 4.8 percent in 2026, according to the OECD Economic Outlook 2025.
Economy: Vietnam’s growth to moderate amid rising inflation and global uncertainty: OECD
Vietnam’s GDP growth is expected to ease to 6.2 percent in 2025 and 6.0 percent in 2026, as global trade tensions and policy uncertainty weigh on exports and foreign investment, according to the latest OECD Economic Outlook.
Currency: Vietnam central exchange rate reaches record high, breaks VND 25,000/US$1
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) raised the central exchange rate to VND 25,004 per US$1 on June 4, marking the first time it has crossed the 25,000 mark since the bank shifted to a floating peg in 2016, CafeF has reported.
Trade: US Commerce Secretary rules out zero-tariff deal with Vietnam over China concerns: Politico
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told a hearing Wednesday the Trump administration would not accept a reciprocal zero-tariff agreement with Vietnam, citing fears that Chinese goods could enter the US through Vietnam to bypass tariffs, according to a report from Politico.
Advertising: Vietnam’s digital advertising market to reach US$2.88 billion by 2030: Report
Vietnam’s digital advertising industry was worth US$1.29 billion in 2024, and is forecast to grow to US$2.88 billion by 2030, according to a report from Research and Markets. This would give the sector a compounded annual growth rate of 14.38 percent.
Vietnam Market Wrap: VN-Index edges down slightly as foreign investors return to net selling
The VN-Index closed at 1,345.74, down 1.51 points or 0.11 percent on Wednesday, with total trading value reaching VND 23.49 trillion (approximately US$903 million). The market showed mild fluctuations with cautious investor sentiment prevailing.
Trade: Vietnam hires US$15K a month PR firm to tackle tariff threats
As trade tensions escalate with Washington, Vietnam has enlisted the help of two politically connected US firms—Crowell Global Advisors and Tactic Global—to manage its response to the Trump administration’s proposed 46 percent tariff on Vietnamese imports, O’Dwyer PR has reported.
Aviation: VietJet Air calls in government to shut down online critics
Vietnam budget airline, VietJet Air, has asked Hanoi’s mayor to clamp down on social media users spreading what it calls “false information”, Radio Free Asia has reported.
Technology: US think tank says Vietnam’s content rules undermine US tech firms’ competitiveness
Vietnam’s sweeping content moderation law, Decree 147/2024, is reshaping the digital playing field in ways that heavily disadvantage US tech giants, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) has said in a statement.
Trade: US pushes Vietnam to cut reliance on China amid tariff talks
The US has submitted a detailed annex of “tough” trade requests to Vietnam with key demands that include reducing imports from China and tightening control over supply chain origins, Reuters has reported.
Market Wrap: Vietnam stock market rises, foreign investors return to net buying
The VN-Index advanced 10.95 points to close at 1,347.25, up 0.82 percent on June 3. Total market trading reached VND 25.73 trillion or US$990.57 million. The mood was upbeat as large-caps and banking stocks supported the gain.
Labour: Vietnam Ministry proposes cutting foreign work permit processing time to 10 days
Vietnam’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) is proposing to reduce the processing time for issuing work permits to foreign workers in Vietnam from 36 days to 10 days, English language news site, Vietnam News has reported.
Trade: Vietnam’s imports from China climb 2.19 percent in April
In April, Vietnam imported goods worth US$15.06 billion from China, representing a 2.19 percent increase compared to March. This brought the year-to-date total to US$53.16 billion, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General department of Customs.
Banking & Finance: South Korea’s IBK clears key hurdle for Vietnam entry after eight-year wait
The State Bank of Vietnam has issued a confirmation letter to the Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK), signalling the official start of the review process for the Korean policy lender’s long-pending subsidiary application, The Korean Herald has reported.
Vietnam Market Wrap: VN-Index edges up as foreign investors return to net selling
The VN-Index inched up 3.70 points to close at 1,336.30 on Thursday, gaining 0.28 percent as investor sentiment remained cautiously positive. Total market trading value reached VND 20,843.81 billion, or approximately US$802 million.
Manufacturing: Philippines PMI falls in May as output and exports decline
The Philippines Manufacturing PMI fell to 50.1 in May from 53.0 in April, signalling a broad stagnation in operating conditions, according to the latest data from S&P Global. Output contracted and export orders declined at the fastest pace since November 2023, reversing April’s growth momentum.
Manufacturing: Indonesia new orders plunge, but PMI jumps .7 points
Indonesia’s Manufacturing PMI stood at 47.4 in May, rising from 46.7 in April but still well below 50, indicating continued contraction, according to the latest data from S&P Global. New orders fell at the sharpest rate since August 2021, while exports also declined — notably in shipments to the US.
Manufacturing: Vietnam PMI climbs in May but still in contraction
Vietnam’s Manufacturing PMI rose to 49.8 in May from 45.6 in April, remaining below the 50 threshold that signals contraction, according to the latest data from S&P Global.
New export orders fell sharply for the second straight month, linked to the impact of US tariffs on demand. However, output returned to growth as tariff policy appeared more stable than in April.
Policy: Vietnam GS calls for national culture of thrift to drive sustainable development
General Secretary To Lam has called for greater thrift and efforts at fighting waste in Vietnam, in a wide-ranging article published Sunday. This, however, comes amid a push to grow Vietnam’s economy through domestic consumption.
Automotive: Vietnam introduces separate electricity tariff for EV charging stations
Vietnam has introduced a separate electricity pricing mechanism for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations under Decision 14/2025, effective May 29, Nguoi Quan Sat has reported. This is as opposed to being charged at either the retail or business price.
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