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.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam’s top import sources for materials and auxiliaries (June 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $588,506,418, a -7.67 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Aviation: Vietnam’s private airlines face unequal treatment, call for reform
Vietnam’s private airlines face major disadvantages compared to state-owned carriers, limiting their ability to compete and grow, according to Luong Hoai Nam, CEO of Bamboo Airways, and reported by Tap Chi Hang Khong.
Trade: Politico raises doubts over whether Vietnam-US trade deal confirmed
Vietnam expected a lower US tariff rate than the 20 percent President Trump announced July 2, according to four people familiar with the discussions, per a report in Politico. As such, Trump’s announcement surprised and angered Vietnamese officials, who felt blindsided after private negotiations, the publication has said.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index rises 1 percent Thursday, led by real estate and large caps
Vietnam’s stock market closed 14.32 points higher on Thursday, with strong gains in real estate and large-cap stocks supporting overall sentiment, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam’s leading fabric suppliers in June 2025: Latest import data
Vietnam’s imports of fabrics saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $1,219,794,937, a -15.99 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Banking & Finance: Vietnam’s corporate bond market sees US$3.35 billion issued in June
Vietnam’s corporate bond market saw a surge in activity in June 2025, with 65 private placements totalling VND 86,953 billion or US$3.35 billion, up 26 percent from May, according to a report from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index rises 15.86 points as foreign traders net-buy US$78 million
Vietnam’s stock market closed up 15.86 points or 1.12 percent on Wednesday, with strong foreign investor buying supporting major indices, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam dong slightly stronger as overnight rates jump and SBV boosts repo injections
Vietnam’s dong edged down two dong to VND 25,119 on July 9, 2025, while the overnight interbank rate surged to 4.48 percent, according to the latest data from the State Bank of Vietnam.
Tourism: Northern Vietnam province opens bidding for US$2 billion tourism-casino project
Quang Ninh province in northern Vietnam is inviting investors to develop a VND 51.5 trillion (US$2 billion) tourism and casino complex in the Van Don Economic Zone, The Investor has reported.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index rises nearly 1 percent on July 8
Vietnam’s VN-Index closed up 0.96 percent at 1,415.46 on July 8, 2025, marking a solid rebound amid cautious global sentiment, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Banking & finance: Vietnam prepaid cards market to surge 26.6 percent to US$7.19 billion in 2025
Vietnam’s prepaid card and digital wallet market is expected to grow 26.6 percent year-on-year to reach US$7.19 billion in 2025, according to a report from Research and Markets.
Currency: Vietnam dong under pressure as interbank rates climb and black market spread widens
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) set the central exchange rate at VND 25,113 per US dollar Monday, slightly firmer than the previous VND 25,116 on Friday, according to the latest data from the State Bank of Vietnam.
Stock market: VN-Index climbs over 1 percent as financials and large caps attract strong foreign buying
Vietnam’s VN-Index closed at 1,402.06 on 7 July 2025, gaining 15.09 points or 1.09 percent, with total trading value reaching VND 28.29 trillion (approximately US$1.09 billion), according to data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam’s Economy in June: Unpacked
Last Friday, the National Statistics Office released its June update showing rising inflation, a weakening dong, and trade uncertainty ahead of the July 9 Trump tariff deadline. This article breaks down the key data and policy trends shaping Vietnam’s economy.
Trade: New US tariff deal sees importers question Vietnam as alternative sourcing option
The new US-Vietnam trade deal is prompting importers to reconsider Vietnam’s role as a key alternative to China, as fresh tariffs and potential transshipment penalties introduce major cost and compliance risks, Reuters has reported.
Trade: Concerns raised in Philippines as Vietnam’s US tariff deal puts exports at a disadvantage
The Philippines’ exports are unlikely to stay competitive if the US reinstates a 17 percent tariff, especially after Vietnam secured a favourable 20 percent rate under a new deal with Washington, according to the Foreign Buyers Association of the Philippines .
Trade: Top US economic adviser praises ‘extremely one-sided’ US-Vietnam trade deal
A trade deal with Vietnam announced last week has been dubbed “fantastic” and “extremely one-sided,” by top White House’s economic adviser, Stephen Miran, in an ABC News interview on Sunday. He noted that it delivers major benefits to US exporters while imposing significant tariffs on Vietnamese goods.
Trade: Vietnam exports up 14.4 percent in first half of 2025, trade surplus narrows
Vietnam’s export turnover reached US$219.83 billion in the first six months of 2025, an increase of 14.4 percent year-on-year, according to the National Statistics Office.
Food & beverage: Vietnam food service market set to reach US$54.27 billion by 2033: Report
Vietnam’s food service market is projected to grow from US$21.92 billion in 2024 to US$54.27 billion by 2033, marking a CAGR of 9.70 percent during 2025–2033, according to a report from IMARC Group.
Currency: Vietnam dong faces growing pressure as black market premium jumps, July 4
Vietnam’s currency market showed further strain, Friday, with black market premiums widening and mixed shifts in interbank rates highlighting ongoing liquidity tension, according to the latest data from the State Bank of Vietnam.
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