August 24, 2026
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Garments & textiles: Vietnam’s top export destinations for yarn in July
the-shiv August 23, 2025
Vietnam’s yarn exports reached $371,209,645 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Agriculture: Vietnam’s top export destinations for rice (July 2025)
the-shiv August 23, 2025
Vietnam’s rice exports reached $381,861,183 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for insulated wires and cables in July
the-shiv August 23, 2025
Vietnam’s exports of insulated wires and cables saw a minor increase in July 2025, reaching $388,264,790, a 0.42 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Food processing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for cashew nut in July 2025
the-shiv August 23, 2025
Vietnam’s cashew nut exports saw a slight decline in July 2025, reaching $460,101,818, a 0.75 percent decrease compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index slumps as foreign investors continue to sell out
the-shiv August 22, 2025
The VN-Index closed at 1,645.47 on 22 August, down 42.53 points or 2.52 percent, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange. Losses were broad-based, with the VN30 down 3.25 percent and VNMidcap off 2.27 percent
Currency: Vietnam dong slips as SBV steps up liquidity support, Friday
the-shiv August 22, 2025
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) set the central exchange rate at VND 25,298 per US dollar on 22 August, up 25 dong from the previous day. This marked a faster pace of depreciation after a 10-dong move on 21 August.
Consumer goods: Vietnam’s top export destinations for luggage, headgear and umbrellas in July 2025
the-shiv August 22, 2025
Vietnam’s exports of luggage, headgear and umbrellas saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $411,793,364, a 3.97 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Industry: Vietnam’s top export destinations for iron and steel (July 2025)
the-shiv August 22, 2025
Vietnam’s exports of iron and steel saw a decline in July 2025, reaching $546,266,238, a 10.67 percent decrease compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Agriculture: Vietnam’s top export destinations for coffee (July 2025)
the-shiv August 22, 2025
Vietnam’s coffee exports saw a decrease in July 2025, reaching $555,809,045, an 18.01 percent decrease compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index surges on banking and IT, foreigners step up selling, Thursday
the-shiv August 21, 2025
The VN-Index jumped 23.64 points to close at 1,688.00, up 1.42 percent, Thursday, with trading value at VND 51.55 trillion (US$1.98 billion), according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam dong continues to climb as C.bank boosts liquidity, Thrusday
the-shiv August 21, 2025
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) raised the central exchange rate by 10 to 25,273, Thursday, while the Google Finance mid-market rate climbed to 26,432.44, up 42.
Electronics: Where Vietnam’s still image and video camera exports went in July 2025
the-shiv August 21, 2025
Vietnam’s exports of still image, video cameras and sparts thereof saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $652,259,607, an 8.18 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for plastic products (July 2025)
the-shiv August 21, 2025
Vietnam’s exports of plastic products saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $660,214,722, a 6.01 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Agriculture: Vietnam’s top export destinations for fruits and vegetables (July 2025)
the-shiv August 21, 2025
Vietnam’s exports of fruits and vegetables saw a slight decrease in July 2025, reaching $764,843,531, a 5.21 percent decrease compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Seafood: Where Vietnam’s fishery products exports went in July 2025
the-shiv August 21, 2025
Vietnam’s exports of fishery products saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $971,581,934, a 7.21 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Education: Vietnamese universities release 2025–2026 tuition fee plans
the-shiv August 20, 2025
More than 130 universities have published their expected tuition fees for new students in the 2025–2026 academic year, ranging from VND 9.8 million (US$377) to VND 170 million (US$6,538) per year with the average falling between VND 15–40 million (US$577–1,538), VNExpress has reported.
Dairy: Vietnam livestock association calls for urgent support to domestic milk production
the-shiv August 20, 2025
Vietnam’s livestock industry has warned that heavy reliance on imported milk is threatening the sustainability of domestic dairy farming, urging the government to adopt new policies that prioritise local raw milk production and protect household farmers, according to a post on its website.
Stock market: VN-Index climbs as foreign investors continue to net sell
the-shiv August 20, 2025
The VN-Index closed at 1,664.36, up 10.16 points or 0.61 percent, with trading value at VND 68.08 trillion (US$2.62 billion), according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam dong steady as black market premium narrows, repos decline, Wednesday
the-shiv August 20, 2025
The State Bank of Vietnam central exchange rate rose by 8 to 25,263 Wednesday, with the Google Finance mid-market rate climbing 70 to 26,389.96.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for toys and sports requisites (July 2025)
the-shiv August 20, 2025
Vietnam’s exports of toys and sports requisites experienced a substantial surge in July 2025, reaching $1,097,125,242, a 27.85 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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