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.
Real estate: Vietnam apartment prices continue to rise in Q2 despite cooling sentiment
Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction reports that apartment prices continued to increase in the second quarter of 2025, though growth has moderated, Tuoi Tre has reported.
Currency: Vietnam dong edges weaker, SBV injects US dollars as interbank rates rise
Vietnam’s central bank (SBV) raised its daily reference rate to VND 25,182 per US$1 on July 28, up 18 dong from July 25. Meanwhile, the mid-market rate tracked by Google Finance climbed by 53 dong to VND 26,200, suggesting continued pressure on the dong.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index sees strong gains led by midcaps and industry stocks
Vietnam’s VN-Index climbed 26.29 points to close at 1,557.42, up 1.72 percent, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange. Total trading value hit VND 46.88 trillion, or about US$1.8 billion, showing robust investor interest across sectors.
Agriculture: Vietnam’s top export destinations for rice (June 2025)
Vietnam’s rice exports saw a significant decrease in June 2025, reaching $273,773,611, a -32.94 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s leading glass and glassware suppliers in June 2025: Import snapshot
Vietnam’s imports of glass and glassware saw a slight decline in June 2025, reaching $121,978,863, a -0.17 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Steel: Vietnam steel exports fall on trade defense measures, geopolitical conflict: VSA
Vietnam’s steel sector faced mounting pressures in the first half of 2025 due to global trade barriers, weaker international prices, and regional conflicts, which dented export performance despite higher domestic production, according to the Vietnam Steel Association (VSA).
Beer: Increased competition, excise tax obligations see Vietnam Bia Saigon brewer’s profits fall
Ho Chi Minh City-based brewer Sabeco, majority-owned by Thai Beverage, maker of Bia Saigon, reported a net profit of VND 2.05 trillion or US$78.41 million in the first half of 2025, down 12.5 percent year-on-year, The Investor has reported.
Petroleum: Vietnam’s top distributors to pilot E10 biofuel ahead of 2026 mandate
Petrovietnam Oil Corporation (PVOIL) and Petrolimex, Vietnam’s two largest fuel distributors, will begin piloting the sale of E10 bio-gasoline from August 1, ahead of a nationwide rollout scheduled for January 1, 2026, The Investor has reported.
Food & beverage: Vietnam’s top import sources for soy beans (June 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of soy beans saw a significant increase in June 2025, reaching $128,271,664, a 15.66 percent increase compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Where Vietnam exported luggage, headgear, and umbrellas in June 2025
Vietnam’s exports of luggage, headgear and umbrellas saw a slight decline in June 2025, reaching $396,085,921, a -3.64 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Consumer goods: Vietnam’s top import sources of cosmetics (June 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $122,535,026, a -7.00 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Automotive: Vietnam’s top import sources for motor vehicle parts and accessories (June 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of parts and accessories of motor vehicles saw a slight decline in June 2025, reaching $460,982,766, a -2.30 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Food & beverage: Vietnam’s top import sources for fats and oils (June 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of Animal, vegetable fats and oils saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $134,422,340, a -10.10 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Electronics: Vietnam’s top export destinations for telephones, mobile phones and parts (June 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof experienced a slight decrease in June 2025, reaching $4,488,345,224, a -2.63 percent decrease compared to May 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Industry: Where Vietnam exported the most iron and steel products in June 2025
Vietnam’s exports of iron and steel products saw a slight decline in June 2025, reaching $472,414,332, a -1.56 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Stock market: VN-Index gains 10.11 points as mid-cap stocks lead market momentum, Friday
Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index closed at 1,531.13 on 25 July, up 10.11 points or 0.66 percent, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam dong holds steady, black market premium narrows, Friday
Vietnam’s central exchange rate inched down by 2 dong on 25 July to VND 25,164 per US dollar, according to the State Bank of Vietnam. This followed a larger 11-dong drop the day before.
E-commerce: TikTok Shop narrows gap with Shopee as market share hits 39%
TikTok Shop expanded its market presence in Vietnam in the first half of 2025, increasing its share to 39 percent—up from 29 percent a year earlier—according to data from Metric, and reported by VN Express. The combined gross merchandise value (GMV) of the four leading multi-category platforms, including Shopee, TikTok Shop, Lazada, and Tiki, reached VND 202.3 trillion, marking a 41.5 percent year-on-year increase,
Dairy: Vietnam’s top import sources for milk and milk products (June 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of milk and milk products saw a significant increase in June 2025, reaching $149,690,557, an 18.32 percent increase compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Energy: Vietnam’s export landscape for coal in June 2025
Vietnam’s exports of coal saw a significant increase in June 2025, reaching $9,671,106, a 50.21 percent increase compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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