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Currency: Vietnam exchange rate and money market update, 15 August
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) set the central exchange rate at VND 25,249 per US$1 Friday, up 9 dong from the previous day. Meanwhile, the Google Finance mid-market rate edged up 5 dong to VND 26,270 per US$1.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index retreats as foreign net selling intensifies, Friday
The VN-Index fell 10.69 points, or 0.65 percent, to close at 1,630.00 on August 15, with trading value at VND 59.47 trillion or US$2.29 billion, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Agriculture: Vietnam’s top import origins for soy beans (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of soy beans saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $138,662,989, an 8.10 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s top import origins for essential oils and cosmetics (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $132,107,751, a 7.81 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Industry: Vietnam’s top import origins for ferrous waste and scrap (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of Ferrous waste and scrap saw a slight decrease in July 2025, reaching $164,652,894, a -1.58 percent decrease compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Energy: Vietnam’s top import origins for liquefied petroleum gas (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) saw a decrease in July 2025, reaching $173,375,579, a -8.56 percent decrease compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Currency: Vietnam exchange rate and money market update, 14 August
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) set the central exchange rate at VND 25,240 per US$1, Thursday, down 7 dong from the previous day. Meanwhile the Google Finance mid-market rate slipped 25 dong to VND 26,264.99 per US$1.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index jumps yet foreign investors extend net selling
The VN-Index climbed 29.09 points, or 1.81 percent, to close at 1,640.69 on August 14, with trading value at VND 52.75 trillion or US$2.03 billion, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Industry: Vietnam’s top import origins for paper (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of paper saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $226,043,494, a 14.32 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Electronics: Vietnam’s top import origins for still image and video cameras (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of still image, video cameras, and parts thereof saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $226,497,639, a 14.08 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam’s top import origins for yarn (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of Yarn remained stable in July 2025, reaching $242,222,758, a modest 0.30 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Agriculture: Vietnam’s top import origins for fertilizers (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of Fertilizers saw a significant decrease in July 2025, reaching $242,541,995, a -19.68 percent decrease compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Banking & finance: Vietnam corporate bond market sees slowdown in July 2025
In July 2025 Vietnam recorded 31 private bond placements worth VND 27,294 billion or US$1.05 billion and one public offering worth VND 2,649 billion or US$102 million, according to data from the Vietnam Bond Market Association (VBMA).
Vietnam Car Sales Tracker: July Update [data]
The June sales report of the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association–the VAMA–has found that vehicle sales of the group’s members jumped 3 percent in July compared to June. Increases were seen in passenger vehicles, trucks, buses,and hybrids.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index edges higher, foreign traders remain net sellers
The VN-Index closed at 1,611.60 on August 13, up 3.38 points or 0.21 percent, with trading value reaching VND 55.92 trillion or US$2.15 billion, according to the latest release from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam exchange rate and money market update, 13 August
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) set the central exchange rate at VND 25,247 per US$1, up 4 dong from the previous day, while the Google Finance mid-market rate was VND 26,289.98 per US$1, an increase of 20 dong.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam’s top import origins for cotton (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of cotton saw a decrease in July 2025, reaching $244,262,346, a -8.59 percent decrease compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Agriculture: Vietnam’s top import origins for fruits and vegetables (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of fruits and vegetables saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $248,281,456, a 16.00 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Agriculture: Vietnam’s top import origins for corn (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of corn saw a massive increase in July 2025, reaching $260,740,680, a 113.28 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Industry: Vietnam’s top import origins for rubber (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of Rubber saw a significant increase in July 2025, reaching $274,096,303, a 14.19 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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