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Garments & textiles: Vietnam natural fibre fabrics output up 9.6 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s production of fabrics woven from natural fibres reached 99.7 million square metres in August 2025, up from 94.0 million square metres in July. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office, output in August rose 5.2 percent year-on-year.
Food processing: Vietnam cashew nut imports dominated by Cambodia, Ivory Coast in August
Vietnam imported US$394.49 million of cashew nuts in August, down 9.68 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$3.32 billion.
Beer: Vietnam output up 2.8 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s beer production in August 2025 was estimated at 407.9 million litres, up from 395.6 million litres in July, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office. Output in August grew 10.6 percent year-on-year.
Energy: Singapore, South Korea top sources of Vietnam petroleum products in August
Vietnam imported US$557.59 million of petroleum products in August, a sharp 26.45 percent decline from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$4.69 billion.
Aquaculture feed: Vietnam output up 12.5 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s aquaculture feed production in August 2025 was estimated at 861,800 tons, up from 855,700 tons in July, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics. Output in August rose 16.9 percent year-on-year.
Animal feed: Vietnam output up 9.1 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s animal feed production in August 2025 was estimated at 1.29 million tons, slightly higher than 1.29 million tons in July, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office. Output in August rose 6.2 percent year-on-year.
Automotive: Vietnam auto sales drop 18 percent in August
Vietnam’s auto sales in July 2025 showed mixed performance across key segments, according to new data from the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA).
Garments & textiles: Vietnam textile material imports down 1.22 percent in August
Vietnam imported US$580.74 million of textile, leather and footwear materials in August, down 1.22 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$4.74 billion.
Energy: Vietnam crude oil imports up 18.27 percent in August, driven by Kuwait
Vietnam’s crude oil imports rose to US$653.74 million in August, up 18.27 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$5.20 billion.
Malaysia Trade in 2025: Exports, Imports & FTAs
Malaysia’s trade plays a central role in shaping its economic structure and development path. This article explores Malaysia’s imports and exports, key trade bodies, free trade agreements, and more.
Technology: Vietnam’s national credit registry hacked, exposing data of most citizens
Vietnam’s National Credit Information Center (CIC), the government agency that manages the country’s credit database, was hacked earlier this week, as reported by DataBreaches.net September 8 and confirmed by the Government Electronic Newspaper on September 11.
Securities: New Decree limits changes to foreign ownership limits in Vietnam
Vietnam has issued Decree 245/2025/ND-CP, effective 11 September 2025, to amend its securities regulations, including stricter bond issuance rules, faster IPO listings, and clearer rights for foreign shareholders, the Government Electronic Newspaper has reported.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index extends gains, foreigners net sell US$45 million
The VN-Index closed at 1,667.26 on September 12, up 9.51 points or 0.57 percent, with total trading value reaching VND 34.17 trillion (US$1.31 billion), according to the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam dong exchange rates and liquidity 12 September 2025
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) central rate eased slightly by 5 dong to 25,216, while the black market USD rate stayed flat at 26,900 mid, keeping the gap steady at 6.68 percent.
Industry: China, South Korea top sources of Vietnam chemical imports in August
Vietnam’s imports of chemical products slipped to US$673.76 million in August, down 4.23 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$5.18 billion.
Thailand Trade 2025: Exports, Imports & FTAs
Thailand occupies a central position in Southeast Asia’s trade landscape, acting as a bridge between fast-growing regional economies and global markets. This article explores Thai trade including its free trade agreements, main imports and exports, and key trade data.
Economy: Vietnam economists warn of bubble risks amid credit expansion policy
Two senior academics cautioned lawmakers last week that Vietnam’s rapid credit growth risks destabilising the economy, according to papers seen by Reuters.
Digital assets: Vietnam launches five-year pilot to regulate crypto assets
Vietnam has just put in place its first structured rules for crypto, with a five-year pilot programme now underway. Resolution No. 05/2025/NQ-CP, signed on 9 September by Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc, sets the framework for how issuance, trading, custody and service provision will be handled, The Government Newspaper has reported
Currency: Vietnam central dong rate—black market spread narrows to 6.66 percent, Thursday
The State Bank of Vietnam kept its central exchange rate unchanged at VND 25,221 per US dollar, while the Google Finance mid-market rate edged to 26,402.50.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index gains 14.49 points but foreign traders net-sell US$42 million
Vietnam’s stock market maintained upward momentum as the VN-Index gained 14.49 points, or 0.88 percent, to finish at 1,657.75 on 11 September 2025, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
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