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Vietnam currency and money market update: 18 September 2025
Vietnam’s State Bank set the central exchange rate at VND 25,186 per US dollar on 18 September, down 12 dong from the previous day. The black market rate was unchanged, with the buy price at VND 26,440 and the sell price at VND 26,540, leaving the mid-market spread with the official rate at 5.18 percent.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index falls, foreign traders offload net US$58 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,665.18 on 18 September 2025, down 5.79 points or 0.35 percent, according to data from the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange → view source. Total market trading value reached VND 27.99 trillion or about US$1.08 billion.
Motorbikes: Vietnam output up 5.8 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s motorbike production in August 2025 was estimated at 310,700 units, slightly down from 312,300 units in July. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office, August output rose 9.1 percent year-on-year.
Fishery products: Vietnam imports fall 5.7 percent in August
Vietnam imported US$278.51 million of fishery products in August, down 5.69 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$2.15 billion.
Cars: Vietnam output up 59.6 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s car production in August 2025 was estimated at 40,100 units, up from 37,600 units in July. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office, August output rose 37.1 percent year-on-year.
Trade: Vietnam August wood imports down 6.8 percent, China and USA dominate supply
Vietnam imported US$288.46 million of wood and wooden products in August, down 6.8 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$2.11 billion.
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Currency: SBV lowers Vietnam central exchange rate, black market premium widens, Wednesday
The State Bank of Vietnam set the central exchange rate at VND 25,198 per US$1, down 10 from the prior session. The black market mid-rate held steady at VND 26,490, widening the premium to 5.13 percent. Google Finance’s mid-market rate eased to VND 26,375.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index falls, foreign investors net sell US$5.6 millions, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,670.97, down 9.93 points or 0.59 percent on September 17, 2025, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange → view source. Total trading value reached VND 32.69 trillion or US$1.26 billion.
Manufacturing: Vietnam television production up 21.4 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s television production in August 2025 was estimated at 2.06 million units, up from 1.97 million units in July. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office, output in August rose 18.5 percent year-on-year.
Phone accessories: Vietnam output up 2.1 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s phone accessories production in August 2025 was estimated at VND 53.9 trillion, up from VND 45.2 trillion in July. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office, August output increased 7.3 percent year-on-year.
Vietnam pharmaceutical imports fall 15.7 percent in August, despite increase from France, USA
Vietnam imported US$308.56 million of pharmaceutical products in August, falling 15.7 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$2.80 billion.
Food & beverage: Vietnam corn imports in August up 20.9 percent, Argentina & Brazil dominate supply
Vietnam imported US$315.20 million of corn in August, a 20.9 percent increase from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$1.73 billion.
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Currency: Vietnam central exchange rate reduced, Tuesday
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) set the central exchange rate at VND 25,208 per US dollar on 16 September, down 8 dong from the previous session.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index slips but foreign traders net-buy US$1.23 million, Tuesday
Vietnam’s VN-Index closed at 1,680.90 on 16 September, down 4 points or 0.24 percent, with trading value reaching VND 41.29 trillion or US$1.59 billion, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Iron and steel: Vietnam output up 2.2 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s crude steel production in August 2025 was estimated at 1.96 million tons, down from 2.03 million tons in July, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office. Output in August fell 6.1 percent year-on-year.
Automotive: Vietnam motor vehicle imports down 15.3 percent in August, China and Thailand top suppliers
Vietnam imported US$363.35 million of motor vehicles in August, a 15.3 percent decline from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$3.02 billion.
Cement: Vietnam output up 14.6 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s cement production in August 2025 was estimated at 16.4 million tons, up from 15.9 million tons in July. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office, output in August rose 17.8 percent year-on-year.
Energy: Vietnam coal imports down 23.3 percent in August, Australia declines, Indonesia rises
Vietnam imported US$376.84 million of coal in August, a 23.3 percent fall from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$4.71 billion.
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