economy
The Economy category covers macroeconomic trends, fiscal policies, trade performance, and financial markets. It explores GDP growth, inflation, employment, investment flows, and regulatory changes, providing insights into economic stability, global trade relations, and policy impacts. This section serves as a resource for businesses, investors, and analysts monitoring economic developments.
Vietnam’s Credit Growth Limits vs Targets: There’s a Difference. It Matters.
There has been some misreporting that Vietnam is looking to get rid of credit growth targets. In actual fact, it’s talking about getting rid of credit growth limits. These are different things and this is an important distinction to make. Here’s why.
Currency: Vietnam dong steady, black market spread widens
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) kept the central exchange rate unchanged at VND 25,273 per US$1 on August 27, 2025.
Currency: Vietnam dong dips as SBV rate falls, interbank rates edge higher
The dong weakened slightly on Tuesday as the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) set the central exchange rate at VND 25,273, down 18 dong from the previous session, while interbank rates climbed across most tenors.
Banking & finance: Vietnam’s bad debt climbs to record VND 294 trillion in H1 2025
Bad debt across 28 Vietnamese banks rose to VND 294.2 trillion or US$11.32 billion by June 2025, up more than 12 percent since the start of the year, Tien Phong has reported.
Currency: Vietnam Dong steady, repos shrink, interbank rates climb, Monday
The State Bank of Vietnam set the central exchange rate at VND 25,291 per US$1 on August 25, down 7 dong from August 22. The dong held stable in unofficial markets, with the black-market mid-rate unchanged at VND 26,545 per US$1, widening the gap with Google Finance’s mid-market rate to 0.91 percent.
Currency: Vietnam C.Bank returns to ForEx interventions on weakened local currency
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will sell foreign currency through forward contracts on 25–26 August to credit institutions with negative USD positions, Dau Tu Online has reported. The selling rate is fixed at VND 26,550 per US$1.
Currency: Vietnam dong slips as SBV steps up liquidity support, Friday
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.
Currency: Vietnam dong continues to climb as C.bank boosts liquidity, Thrusday
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.
Currency: Vietnam dong steady as black market premium narrows, repos decline, Wednesday
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.
Currency: Vietnam dong edges weaker as black market premium widens, repo injections rise
The State Bank of Vietnam central exchange rate rose by 10 to 25,255 Tuesday, while the Google Finance mid-market rate edged up to 26,320.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index climbs, foreign traders extend net selling
The VN-Index rose 17.83 points, or 1.09 percent, to close at 1,654.20 on August 19, with total trading value reaching VND 54.75 trillion (US$2.1 billion), according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam official-unofficial exchange rate gap widens as interbank rates climb, Monday
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) set the central exchange rate at VND 25,245 per US$1 Monday, down 4 dong from August 15. Conversely, on the market, Google Finance’s mid rate edged up to VND 26,299.94 per US$, a 30-dong increase.
Economy: Vietnam government growth push could lift leverage risk, says Fitch
Fitch Ratings has warned that Vietnam’s push for rapid economic growth despite higher US tariffs could worsen already high leverage, according to a statement on its website.
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$1, an increase of 20 dong.
Currency: Vietnam dong weakens as short-term rates fall, Tuesday
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) set the central exchange rate at VND 25,243 per US$s on 12 August, up 12 dong from the previous day. The mid-market rate from Google Finance rose to VND 26,270, a 37-dong increase over the day before.
Currency: Vietnam central exchange rate climbs 3 dong, Monday
The State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,231 per US$1, up 3 dong from 8 August. The Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,233 per US$, a rise of 8 dong over the same period.
Currency: Vietnam central exchange rate drops to VND 25,228 as interbank rates rise, Friday
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) adjusted its central exchange rate to VND 25,228 on 8 August, marking a slight decrease of 11 VND from the previous day. In contrast, the Google Finance mid-market rate increased by 10 VND, reaching VND 26,225.
Currency: Vietnam Dong weakens slightly, interbank rates climb
Vietnam’s central exchange rate inched up to 25,239 on August 7, a 7 dong increase from the previous day, according to the State Bank of Vietnam. On the unofficial market, the black market mid-rate remained unchanged at VND 26,450 per US dollar, pushing the gap with Google Finance’s rate to 235 dong or 0.90 percent.
Vietnam’s Economy in July 2025: Unpacked
Vietnam’s economy outperformed expectations in July, with trade and manufacturing holding firm despite looming US tariffs. This article breaks down the key data points and policy factors that shaped Vietnam’s economic landscape in July 2025.
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In today’s Vietnam news: Government to inject cash into Agribank, IMF growth forecast raised, German industrial gas plant investment, VN garment maker Amazon legal
In today’s Vietnam news: Construction labour demand impacting garment industry, ADB growth forecasts, Bloomberg survey GDP growth expectations, Starlink orders open, Seafood industry call
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