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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.
Currency: Vietnam’s Dong under pressure, black market premium holds at 0.86 percent, Friday
Vietnam’s dong remained under pressure on Friday, with the central bank setting the official reference rate at VND 25,185 per US$, up 9 dong from the day before. The black market mid-rate held steady at VND 26,385, maintaining a 0.86 percent premium over Google Finance’s mid-market rate of VND 26,160.
Currency: Vietnam black market premium holds steady as SBV scales back repos, Thursday
Vietnam’s forex and money markets on 17 July reflected tighter liquidity operations from the central bank alongside persistent pressure in the unofficial market. The spread between black market and official rates remained unchanged, while interbank interest rates continued to edge upward.
Economy: Vietnam PM looking to increase GDP growth target from 8 to 8.3–8.5 percent
Vietnam aims to achieve economic growth of 8.3–8.5 percent this year, setting the stage for double-digit expansion between 2026 and 2030, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told a conference on Wednesday, The Investor has reported
Currency: SBV ramps up liquidity injections as dong pressure persists, Wednesday
Vietnam’s central bank continued to inject large amounts of liquidity into the banking system on July 16, as interbank rates edged higher and black market currency spreads narrowed slightly.
Currency: Vietnam ramps up liquidity support as exchange rate pressure persists, Tuesday
Vietnam’s central bank continued to inject significant liquidity into the market on July 13, while interbank interest rates inched higher and the dong’s black market premium narrowed slightly, according to the latest data from the State Bank of Vietnam.
Currency: Interbank rates steady as central bank ramps up liquidity support, Monday
The State Bank of Vietnam’s (SBV) central exchange rate strengthened Monday going from 25,128 to 25,126, a 2 dong change. Meanwhile, Google Finance’s mid-market rate saw the dong weaken by 11 dong sliding from from 26114.5 to 26,125.
Currency: Vietnam Dong holds steady as central bank trims cash injections, Friday
Vietnam’s central exchange rate was dialled back slightly to VND 25,128 per US dollar Friday, a mild decline of three dong from the a day earlier.
Currency: Vietnam’s liquidity tightens as USD/VND spread widens, Thursday
Vietnam’s financial markets on 10 July 2025 showed signs of tightening liquidity and ongoing dollar demand pressure, reflected in movements across repo operations, exchange rates, and interbank interest rates.
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.
Currency: Vietnam central bank flags major exchange rate uncertainties ahead
Vietnam faces significant uncertainties over exchange rates and monetary policy in the coming months, Pham Chi Quang, director of the State Bank of Vietnam’s monetary policy department, told a press conference Tuesday, The Investor has reported.
Currency: Vietnam dong continues to weaken against the greenback, Tuesday
The central exchange rate set by the SBV appreciated slightly Tuesday to VND 25,121 per US dollar, an increase of 8 dong from the day before. The mid-market rate on Google Finance also strengthened slightly to VND 26,135 per US dollar, up by 10 dong.
Vietnam’s H1:2025 GDP Growth: Key Drivers, Rising Risks
Vietnam’s first-half GDP growth surged to 7.52 percent in 2025, marking its strongest start since 2011, according to the National Statistics Office. While driven largely by manufacturing and robust domestic consumption, the expansion is heavily underpinned by private credit and faces rising external risks. Rapid credit growth and looming US tariffs on Vietnamese exports pose significant challenges to sustaining this momentum in the second half of the year.
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.
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.
Labour: Survey finds Vietnam wages barely enough to make ends meet
A new survey highlighting widespread financial hardship among Vietnamese workers has intensified calls for a 6–7 percent minimum wage increase in 2026, as experts and labour representatives warn that current incomes fall far short of basic living needs, Kinh Te Do Thi has reported.
Inflation: Vietnam June CPI rises 0.48 percent month-on-month, driven by housing and fuel
Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) in June 2025 rose 0.48 percent from May, largely driven by higher housing material costs and fuel prices, according to the National Statistics Office.
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.
Industry: Vietnam Industrial Production Index rises 9.2 percent in first half of 2025
Vietnam’s index of industrial production (IIP) grew 9.2 percent year-on-year in the first six months of 2025, accelerating from 8.0 percent in the same period of 2024. The processing and manufacturing sector led the expansion, while mining remained a drag on overall performance, according to the National Statistics Office.
Economy: Vietnam GDP growth reaches 7.96 percent in Q2 2025, NSO
Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by an estimated 7.96 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, marking the second-highest Q2 growth since 2020.
Growth was driven by robust performance across all major sectors, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO).
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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In this interview, Michael Kokalari discusses how escalating tensions in the Middle East and disruptions in global energy flows could impact Vietnam’s economy, markets, and investment outlook.
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