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.
Import-Export: Vietnam’s trade turnover rises 16.3 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s total import and export turnover of goods reached US$83.06 billion in August 2025, up 0.9 percent month-on-month and 16.0 percent year-on-year, according to the National Statistics Office.
Trade: Vietnam shipments to Indonesia rise 3.46 percent in July
Vietnam’s exports to Indonesia reached US$494.98 million in July, up 3.46 percent from June, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Retail: Vietnam’s retail sales rise 9.4 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue continued to expand in August, supported by large-scale celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day, according to Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Exports: Vietnam shipments to the Philippines climb 9.89 percent in July
Vietnam’s exports to the Philippines rose to US$463.38 million in July, up 9.89 percent from June, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$3.38 billion, with strong growth in rice and electronics driving the flow.
Singapore exports: Vietnam shipments dip 1.43 percent in July
Vietnam’s exports to Singapore reached US$533.72 million in July, down 1.43 percent from June, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Tourism: Vietnam arrivals from Oceania and Africa jump in July
Vietnam welcomed 53,273 visitors from Oceania and 4,874 from Africa in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
US imports: Vietnam purchases rise 3.79 percent in July
Vietnam’s imports from the United States reached US$1.67 billion in July, up 3.79 percent from June, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$10.54 billion, with electronics leading inflows.
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.
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$16.74 billion in July, an 8.82 percent increase from June, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Tourism: Vietnam attracts 87,242 visitors from the Americas in July
Vietnam welcomed 87,242 visitors from the Americas in July 2025, slightly higher than June’s 85,919, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Currency: Vietnam black market US$ 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.
Vietnam Stock Market Outlook: September 2025
The year 2025 has been an interesting year for the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HoSE), which has broken a number of records, climbing well above its previous high of 1,528.57 points recorded back in 2022. Here’s how Vietnam’s stock market performed in August and what that might mean moving forward into September.
Indonesia’s Economy 2025: GDP, FDI & Key Industries
Indonesia is Southeast Asia’s largest economy and one of the most dynamic emerging markets in the world. This article explores its latest GDP Growth figures, key industries, trade, and more.
In today’s Vietnam news: Fuel prices cut, Double-digit growth target reinforced, New airport services delay approval requested, TikTok VN investment, Bybit in Vietnam, LG
In today’s Vietnam news: VN renews antidumping tariffs on Thai sugar, Power supply challenges continue, USTR tariffs forced labour, AMRO growth forecast downgrade, Foreign
In today’s Vietnam news: Fund outflows May, New HCMC airport trial operations to begin September, M&A HCMC 2026, Compensation for gas-to-electric bike switch Hanoi,
This is an interview with Chris Walker, a Vietnam Sourcing Expert with Vietnam Factory Tours how rising oil prices and the Middle East crisis are
This is an interview with John Gardner, CEO and Founding Partner, at Optimum Hospitality in Ho Chi Minh City. It covers fuel price impacts on:
This is an interview with Dr Nuno F. Ribeiro, Associate Professor, International Tourism & Hospitality Management at Copenhagen Business College, formerly of RMIT Vietnam. It