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Tourism: Vietnam welcomes 191,942 European visitors in July, Russia leads growth
Vietnam received 191,942 European visitors in July 2025, up from 138,750 in June, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Trade: Vietnam shipments to Germany rise 11.42 percent in July
Vietnam’s exports to Germany reached US$748.37 million in July, up 11.42 percent from June, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports stood at US$5.50 billion, led by machinery, electronics, textiles, and coffee.
Malaysia’s Economy in 2025: GDP, FDI & Key Industries
Malaysia’s economy is one of Southeast Asia’s most diversified, built on a foundation of manufacturing, services, and natural resources. This article explores Malaysia’s economy including the makeup of its GDP, recent GDP growth forecast, FDI data, key industries, and more.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index rises, but foreign investors net-sell US$30.2 million, Thursday
On 4 September 2025, the VN-Index closed higher, with strong gains in materials and IT stocks, while foreign investors turned net sellers despite heavy trading volume.
Currency: Vietnam dong under pressure as black market gap widens, Thursday
The dong’s black market rate widened further against official benchmarks, Thursday, signalling ongoing FX pressures despite steady interbank rates and active State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) liquidity operations.
Stock Market: Korean retail investors pile into ETF tracking Vietnam’s VN30
South Korean retail investors are increasing their exposure to Vietnamese equities as the Kospi stagnates, with inflows driven by optimism over Vietnam’s growth outlook and a potential market status upgrade by FTSE Russell, The Korea Economic Daily has reported.
Tourism: Vietnam welcomes 1.22 million visitors from Asia in July up 2.5 percent over June
Vietnam received 1.22 million visitors from Asia in July 2025, up from 1.19 million in June, according to the latest data from General Department of Tourism.
Logistics: Singapore’s Ninja Van exits Vietnam express delivery market
Ninja Van has announced it will withdraw from Vietnam’s express delivery market, advising customers to stop creating new orders as it winds down operations by 30 September 2025, Dan Tri has reported.
Trade: Vietnam’s imports from China in July jump 8.82 percent
Vietnam’s imports from China reached US$16.74 billion in July, an 8.82 percent increase from June, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Tourism: Vietnam attracts 87,242 visitors from the Americas in July
Vietnam welcomed 87,242 visitors from the Americas in July 2025, slightly higher than June’s 85,919, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Trade: Vietnam exports to US jump 3.2 percent in July
Vietnam’s exports to the United States reached US$14.22 billion in July, up 3.20 percent from June, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Thailand’s Economy 2025: GDP, FDI & Key Industries
Thailand’s economy is the second largest in Southeast Asia after Indonesia, anchored by manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism. This article explores the makeup of Thailand’s GDP by sector, GDP forecasts, FDI inflows, key industries, and more.
Currency: Vietnam black market US$ price jumps .52 percent, Wednesday
The black market US dollar price in Vietnam rose sharply against the dong Wednesday, with the mid-market climbing from VND 26,685 on 29 August to VND 26,825 on 3 September, widening the gap with Google’s mid-market rate to 1.67 percent.
Stock market: Foreign traders post US$110.9 million net exit on Vietnam exchange, Wednesday
Foreign investors net sold stocks on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock exchange to the tune of VND 2,882 billion or US$110.9 million, bringing the total net-sold by foreigners over the last five trading sessions to more than US$465 million worth of stocks.
Manufacturing: Vietnam phone accessories production dips in July but stays ahead year-to-date
Vietnam’s phone accessories production was valued at VND 53.8 trillion or US$2.07 billion in July 2025, down from VND 58.4 trillion or US$2.25 billion in June, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Automotive: Vietnam motorbike production rises in July, steady year-to-date growth
Vietnam’s motorbike production increased to 312.2 thousand units in July 2025, up from 297.9 thousand in June. Output grew 0.9 percent year-on-year in July and 5.3 percent over the first seven months, reaching 1.88 million units, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Electronics: Vietnam TV production rises in July with strong year-to-date growth
Vietnam’s TV production climbed to 1.89 million units in July 2025, up from 1.80 million units in June. Output increased 28.5 percent year-on-year for July and 21.1 percent over the first seven months, reaching 11.47 million units in total, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Automotive: Vietnam car production slips in July but surges year-to-date
Vietnam produced 38.8 thousand cars in July 2025, down from 40.9 thousand in June. Despite the month-on-month decline, output jumped 44.1 percent year-on-year in July and 64.4 percent in the first seven months, totalling 263 thousand units, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Manufacturing: Vietnam PMI slows in August on weaker new orders
The S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing PMI eased to 50.4 in August, down from 52.4 in July, signalling only marginal improvement in business conditions.
The Philippines’ Economy 2025: GDP, FDI, Trade & Key Industries
The Philippines’ economy is one of the fastest-growing in Southeast Asia, supported by a young population, strong remittance inflows, and a dynamic services sector. This article explores recent GDP forecasts, key industries, foreign direct investment, and more.
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