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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.
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.
Stock market: VN-Index rises 0.99 percent as foreign investors net sell, Thursday
Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index climbed 0.99 percent on July 17, closing at 1,490.01 points, with strong gains in large caps and a return to net buying by foreign investors, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Industry: Vietnam’s main import partners for wires and cables, June 2025
Vietnam’s imports of insulated wires and cables saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $361,809,631, a -11.67 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Wood: Vietnam’s top export destinations for Bamboo and rattan products (June 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of bamboo and rattan products saw a decline in June 2025, reaching $73,732,638, a -7.75 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Aquaculture: Vietnam’s fishery products exports by destination, June 2025
Vietnam’s exports of fishery products saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $906,237,414, a -9.11 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Banking & finance: Credit imbalance raises red flags for Vietnam’s financial stability
Trillions of dong in new credit have flooded Vietnam’s economy in the past year, but experts warn the bulk is being channelled into real estate and construction — not production — raising concerns over asset inflation and future financial stability, Tuoi Tre has reported. Vietnam’s current credit path suggests a misallocation of capital, with real estate overheating while production lags.
Banking & fianance: Vietnam’s banks face talent shortage finance-tech linked skills
Despite large-scale investment in digital transformation, Vietnamese banks are struggling with a critical shortage of professionals who can bridge finance and technology,, Deputy General Director of LP Bank Luu Danh told a forum, Wednesday, VN Express has reported.
Agriculture: Vietnam pig farmers hide African swine fever cases, on limit support, compensation delays
African swine fever (ASF) is spreading again in Vietnam as farmers conceal outbreaks due to limited government support and lengthy compensation delays, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Tuoi Tre has reported. Of note, past ASF waves have triggered pork shortages, opening the door for increased imports of foreign pork. A renewed outbreak could once again disrupt domestic supply and shift market share to overseas producers.
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
Stock market: VN-Index rises 1.01 percent as foreign investors return to net buying
Vietnam’s stock market gained strongly on 16 July, with the VN-Index closing up over 14 points as foreign investors returned to net buying, led by heavy activity in banks and real estate stocks, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
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.
Industry: Vietnam leading machine, equipment, tools and instruments export markets June 2025
Vietnam’s exports of machine, equipment, tools and instruments saw a decline in June 2025, reaching $4,794,687,876, a -4.08 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Pharmaceuticals: Vietnam’s pharmaceutical products imports by top sources, June 2025
Vietnam’s imports of pharmaceutical products saw a significant increase in June 2025, reaching $468,885,759, a 27.01 percent increase compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Food & beverage: 18 officials prosecuted for issuing 10,000 fake food safety certificates in Vietnam
Vietnamese police have prosecuted 18 people, including senior health officials, accused of taking more than VND 75 billion (about US$2.88 million) in bribes to issue over 10,000 fake food safety certificates, VN Express has reported.
Energy: Vietnam’s main crude oil supply sources, June 2025
Vietnam’s imports of crude oil remained stable in June 2025, reaching $557,103,406, a 0.00 percent change compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Energy: Vietnam’s leading crude oil export markets, June 2025
Vietnam’s exports of crude oil saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $71,679,275, a -24.69 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
How Will Trump’s Tariffs Impact Vietnam’s FDI Flows?
In the new trade paradigm coming out of the US, questions have been raised about Vietnam’s FDI-powered growth and whether it can be sustained. With this in mind, this article looks at how tariffs impact FDI flows and what to expect moving forward.
Stock market: Vietnam stock market falls as investors cash out; healthcare sector rallies
Vietnam’s VN-Index fell on Monday, ending a recent rally as investors took profits across large-cap stocks.
Meanwhile, healthcare shares stood out with strong gains, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
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.
Electronics: Vietnam loudspeaker market projected to double by 2034: Report
Vietnam’s loudspeaker industry is forecast to grow from US$760 million in 2025 to US$1.59 billion by 2034, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6 percent, driven by rising demand for smart and wireless audio products, according to a report from Research and Markets.
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