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Vietnam’s Beer Market 2025 – Market Research Report
Vietnam is one of Asia’s largest beer consumers, with a market valued at just over US$9.1 billion in 2024. This market report explores market size, demand, consumption trends, and more.
Industry: Vietnam iron and steel imports up 11.40 percent in August, led by China, South Korea
Vietnam’s iron and steel imports rose to US$949.36 million in August, up 11.40 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$7.18 billion.
Aluminium: Vietnam output up 2.5 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s aluminium production in August 2025 was estimated at 106,600 tons, down from 122,200 tons in July. Despite the month-on-month decline, August output still increased 2.8 percent year-on-year.
Plastics: China, South Korea top suppliers of Vietnam’s plastic imports in August
Vietnam’s imports of plastics fell to US$1.02 billion in August, down 5.87 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$8.35 billion.
Banking & finance: Vietnam corporate bond market steady in August
Vietnam’s corporate bond market remained active in August, with 37 private placements totalling VND 39,357 billion (US$1.51 billion) and 6 public offerings worth VND 6,332 billion (US$243 million), according to the Vietnam Bond Market Association (VBMA).
Currency: Vietnam dong central exchange rate—black market premium widens, Wednesday
On September 10, the State Bank of Vietnam set the central exchange rate at VND 25,221 per US dollar, a drop of 15 dong from the previous day.
Stock market: September 10 sees Vietnam’s VN-Index edge higher, foreign investors net-sell US$113 million
The VN-Index rose 5.94 points, or 0.36 percent, to close at 1,643.26 on September 10, with total trading value reaching VND 30.02 trillion or US$1.15 billion, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Seafood: Vietnam output up 8.5 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s processed seafood production in August 2025 was estimated at 659,200 tons, an increase from 641,600 tons in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Output in August rose 12.2 percent year-on-year.
Electronics: Vietnam phone imports up 20.22 percent in August, led by China and South Korea
Vietnam’s imports of telephones, mobile phones, and parts climbed to US$1.11 billion in August, a 20.22 percent increase from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$6.99 billion.
Tourism: Vietnam records 1.68 million foreign visitors in August
Vietnam welcomed 1,684,972 international arrivals in August, an increase of 7.8 percent from July, bringing the year-to-date total to 13.91 million, 16.5 percent higher than the same period in 2024, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Legal: Vietnam’s Vingroup announces lawsuits against 68 organisations and individuals
Vingroup announced on 8 September 2025 that it has filed a civil lawsuit and notified authorities and embassies against 68 organisations and individuals accused of spreading false information online about the group, according to a statement on its website
Energy: Vietnam petrol output up 6.6 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s gasoline and oil production was estimated at 1.60 million tons in August 2025, slightly higher than 1.58 million tons in July. Output in August rose 1.6 percent year-on-year.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam fabric imports down 4.11 percent in August, to suppliers China and Taiwan
Vietnam’s imports of fabrics fell to US$1.16 billion in August, down 4.11 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$9.92 billion.
Philippines Trade 2025: Exports, Imports & FTAs
Trade in the Philippines is a cornerstone of its economic activity, linking the archipelago’s domestic industries to regional and global markets. This article explores the Philippines’ imports, exports, free trade agreements, and more.
Currency: Vietnam money market update 9 September 2025
The central exchange rate was held steady Tuesday at VND 25,236 per US$1, unchanged from 8 September. Meanwhile, Google’s mid-market rate was VND 26,387.50 per US$1, while the black market mid-rate stayed at VND 26,965 per US$1, a 2.19 percent premium.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index gains .79 percent, foreign traders net-sell US$33.9 million
Vietnam’s stock market closed higher on 9 September with the VN-Index rising 12.79 points to 1,637.32, supported by gains in large-cap and financial stocks, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Electronics manufacturing: Vietnam mobile phone output records slight fall in August
Vietnam produced 15.7 million mobile phones in August 2025, down slightly from 16.5 million units in July, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Dairy: Vietnam milk powder output up 4.6 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s milk powder production in August 2025 was estimated at 12,800 tons, slightly higher than 12,300 tons in July, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Industry: Japan, China top source countries for Vietnam machines & equipment imports in August
Vietnam’s imports of machinery, equipment, tools, and instruments fell to US$5.36 billion in August, down 2.53 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$38.87 billion.
Electronics: Vietnam imports of computers and components up 2.09 percent in August
Vietnam’s imports of computers, electrical products, spare parts, and components reached US$14.13 billion in August, up 2.09 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$95.95 billion.
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