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 Tourist Arrivals Tracker: July Update [data set]
Vietnam welcomed 1,562,588 international tourists in July, marking a 6.8 percent increase from June, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. Of the five segments recorded, the most foreign tourists came from Asia accounting for 1,225,257 arrivals with the biggest source country being China which accounted for 391,051 of Vietnam’s tourist arrivals in July.
Vietnam Imports Tracker [July 2025]: Latest Data on Monthly Imports & Trends
Vietnam’s imports reached US$40 billion in July. This was up 9.1 percent over June which recorded US$36.7 billion in imports. Top import categories were computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof; machines, equipment, tools and instruments; and fabrics, according to the latest data from Vietnam Customs.
Industry: Vietnam’s chemical import sources [June 2025 snapshot]
Vietnam’s imports of Chemicals saw a slight decline in June 2025, reaching $667,008,155, a -0.64 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Trade: Vietnam’s import export turnover continues to climb despite tariff risks
Vietnam’s total trade in goods reached US$82.27 billion in July, up 8.0 percent month-on-month and 16.8 percent year-on-year, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Inflation: Vietnam’s CPI up 3.26 percent year-on-year in first seven months of 2025
Consumer prices in Vietnam rose moderately in July, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increasing 0.11 percent from June, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office. The increase was driven by higher prices for food, housing materials, electricity, and dining out.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s industrial production index up 8.6 percent in first seven months of 2025
Vietnam’s industrial production continued to show stable growth in July, with the Industrial Production Index (IIP) rising 0.5 percent month-on-month and 8.5 percent year-on-year, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Vietnam Industrial Production Index (IPI) Tracker [July Update]: Latest Data & Trends 2025
Vietnam’s industrial production index in July was up .5 points compared to July last year, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
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.
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