Services & Trade
This category includes the service sector, retail, logistics, finance, e-commerce, and tourism, alongside trade policy and investment trends. It covers import/export dynamics, banking regulations, stock market movements, and infrastructure development. With increasing integration into regional and global trade, this section provides insights into consumer behavior, foreign investment, and evolving service industries.
Electronics: Vietnam’s computer and component imports dip slightly in September
Vietnam’s imports of computers, electrical products, spare parts and components fell by 1.35 percent month-on-month to US$13.94 billion in September, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
FTSE Russell to reclassify Vietnam as secondary emerging market in 2026, pending March review
FTSE Russell has announced that Vietnam will be reclassified from a Frontier to a Secondary Emerging market effective 21 September 2026, pending an interim review in March 2026, according to the firm’s Country Classification September 2025 Announcement.
Stock market: Vietnam VN-Index falls, foreign traders net-sell US$50.76m
This article covers Vietnam stock market trading data for today including key indexes and foreign trading activity.
Currency: Vietnam currency allowed to strengthen against the greenback, Tuesday
This article has key Vietnam dong currency data from today including black market rates, the central rate, interbank interest rates, and open market operations.
United States’ deficit with Vietnam narrows 1.14 percent in September
Vietnam’s exports to the United States fell slightly in September, likewise imports edged down, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Trade: Vietnam’s trade deficit with Argentina up 12.14 percent in September
Vietnam’s imports from Argentina rose slightly in September while exports to the South American country dropped sharply, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam stocks surge over 3 percent, foreign investors net sell US$70.5 million, Monday
This article covers today’s trade on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange including foreign traders behavour and key indexes.
Tourism: Vietnam welcomes 1.52 million visitors in September, down 9.6 percent from August
Vietnam recorded 1.52 million international visitors in September 2025, a 9.6 percent decrease from August but a 19.5 percent increase compared to the same month last year, according to the latest data from Vietnam Tourism. This article breaks down this data.
Vietnam imports from New Zealand fall 29.55 percent in August, milk imports down 37 percent
Vietnam’s imports from New Zealand declined 29.55 percent month-on-month to US$52 million in August, bringing the year-to-date total to US$527 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Philippines exports to Vietnam US$184 million in August: mostly computers & electronics
Vietnam’s imports from the Philippines declined 6.89 percent in August to US$184 million, bringing the year-to-date total to US$1.61 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam cashew nut exports rise 2.76 percent in August: China, US top buyers
Vietnam’s cashew exports increased 2.76 percent in August to US$473 million, bringing total shipments for the year to US$3.28 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Russia: Vietnam imports from Russia fall 15.82 percent in August
Vietnam’s imports from Russia declined 15.82 percent to US$195 million in August, bringing the year-to-date total to US$1.70 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
ASEAN trade: Vietnam imports from Singapore fall 19.53 percent in August
Vietnam’s imports from Singapore dropped 19.53 percent in August to US$417 million, bringing the year-to-date total to US$4.00 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Stock market: Foreign traders net-sell US$46.2 million as Vietnam’s VN-Index slips 6.89 points
The VN-Index slipped 6.89 points, or 0.42 percent, to 1,645.82 with trading value reaching VND 24.56 trillion (US$930.3 million), according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: State Bank of Vietnam lets dong strengthen, Friday
Vietnam’s central bank allowed the dong to strengthen modestly this week, with the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) setting the central exchange rate at VND 25,162 per US dollar on 3 October, down 15 dong from the previous day’s fix of VND 25,177.
Trade: Vietnam imports from South Korea rise 0.05 percent in August
Vietnam’s imports from South Korea edged up 0.05 percent to US$5.30 billion in August, bringing year-to-date imports to US$39.02 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam toy and sporting goods exports edge down 1.56 percent in August
Vietnam’s exports of toys and sports requisites totalled US$1.08 billion in August, down 1.56 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date shipments reached US$5.49 billion.
Vietnam Foreign Room Limits & Remaining Availability: October 2, 2025
This update provides the latest data on foreign ownership room across all securities listed on Vietnam’s stock exchanges as of June 2. The table below details each company’s foreign ownership limit (FOL), the total number of shares currently held by foreign investors, and the remaining room available for additional foreign ownership.
Stock Market: Vietnam stocks retreat as foreign investors net-sell stocks worth US$90 million, Thursday
Vietnam’s VN-Index closed lower on Thursday, with broad declines across key indices as foreign investors accelerated net selling, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam dong slips as liquidity tightens, interbank rates climb, Thrusday
This article has key Vietnam dong currency data from today including black market rates, the central rate, interbank interest rates, and open market operations.
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