vietnam
The Vietnam category covers economic developments, investment trends, and policy updates specific to the country. It explores market opportunities, trade relations, industry growth, and government initiatives, providing insights into Vietnam’s role in global supply chains, emerging sectors, and foreign business expansion.
Vietnam CPI Tracker: July Update [data set]
Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index was up 3.19 percent in July 2025 over July 2024. This represents a 2.13 percent jump over the end of last year.
Gambling: Vietnam proposes VND 50 million monthly ticket for locals entering casinos
The Ministry of Finance has proposed doubling the entrance ticket price for Vietnamese citizens to access casinos, Zing News has reported. This is part of a revised draft decree on casino business aimed at simplifying financial eligibility checks and aligning with international practices.
Electricity: Record heat in Vietnam triggers widespread power outages across Hanoi
Hanoi had power outages scheduled across more than 20 wards and communes on August 5 as record-breaking heat pushes the electricity grid to its limits, Thanh Nien has reported.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index extends rally, trading value hits US$3.02 billion
Vietnam’s VN-Index rose for a second session on 5 August, adding 18.96 points (+1.24 percent) to close at 1,547.15, with strong performances in the VN30 group and continued leadership from financials and real estate. Market trading value surged to VND 78.54 trillion or US$3.02 billion.
Currency: Vietnam dong stable, short-term repo demand shifts, Tuesday
Vietnam’s central exchange rate edged down again on 5 August, while the black market premium narrowed slightly. Interbank interest rates held steady, but SBV repo activity shifted significantly across maturities.
Chemicals: Vietnam’s top export destinations for chemicals (June 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of chemicals saw a significant increase in June 2025, reaching $232,638,069, an 11.04 percent increase compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Mining: Vietnam’s top import sources for precious stones, metals and articles thereof (June 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of precious stones, precious metal and articles thereof saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $71,400,359, an -8.00 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Mining: Vietnam’s coal output rises 10.5 percent in June 2025
Vietnam produced an estimated 4.27 million tonnes of coal in June 2025, up 10.5 percent from the same month last year, according to preliminary data from the National Statistics Office.
Food & beverage: Vietnam’s beer output up 5.7 percent year-on-year in June 2025
Vietnam’s beer production reached 416.2 million litres in June 2025, up 5.7 percent compared to the same month in 2024, according to preliminary estimates from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Stock market: South Korea’s SK Group exits Vietnam’s Vingroup stake worth nearly US$377 million
SK Group has divested a significant portion of its holdings in Vingroup, offloading 90 million VIC shares in a negotiated transaction worth nearly US$377 million on August 4, Nguoi Quan Sat has reported.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index surges but foreign investors turn net sellers, Monday
The VN-Index soared on 4 August, closing up 32.98 points (+2.21 percent) at 1,528.19, with strong gains across large-caps, real estate, and financials, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam dong black market premium widens, short-term rates surge
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) adjusted the central exchange rate slightly, dropping it by 9 dong from VND 25,249 to VND 25,240, Monday. The Google Finance mid-market rate also dipped 25 dong over the same period, falling from VND 26,220.02 to VND 26,195.
Automotive: Vietnam’s motorbike production climbs to 299.8 thousand units in June 2025
Vietnam produced an estimated 299.8 thousand motorbikes in June 2025, up from 272.0 thousand in May, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office. Total production in the first six months reached 1.57 million units.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for plastics in June 2025
Vietnam’s exports of plastics experienced a decrease in June 2025, reaching $185,636,232, a -7.31 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Agriculture: Vietnam’s June 2025 Animal feed output hits 1.28 million tons, up 1.5 percent
Vietnam produced an estimated 1,281.5 thousand tons of animal feed in June 2025, rising from 1,263.0 thousand tons in May. Total production for the first half of the year reached 7,266.9 thousand tons, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Dairy: Vietnam’s June 2025 milk powder production rises 5.2 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s milk powder production reached an estimated 14.2 thousand tons in June 2025, up from 13.5 thousand tons in May, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam’s top export destinations for textile, leather and footwear materials (June 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of textile, leather, and footwear materials and auxiliaries experienced a decrease in June 2025, reaching $193,494,893, a -5.51 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Chemicals: Vietnam’s top import sources for insecticides and rodenticides in June 2025
Vietnam’s imports of insecticides, rodenticides and materials saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $85,215,682, a -6.50 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Steel: Vietnam produces over 7.3 million tons of bar and angle steel in H1 2025
Vietnam produced 1.44 million tons of steel bar and angle steel in May 2025 and an estimated 1.50 million tons in June, according to data from the National Statistics Office. Total output for the first six months of the year reached 7.34 million tons.
Footwear: Vietnam leather shoes output reaches 182.7 million pairs in H1 2025
Vietnam produced 33.4 million pairs of leather shoes and sandals in May 2025 and an estimated 35.2 million pairs in June. Cumulative output for the first six months of 2025 reached 182.7 million pairs.
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