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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.
Labour: Vietnam wage council finalises proposal for 7.2 percent minimum wage increase
Vietnam’s National Wage Council has decided to propose a 7.2 percent increase in the regional minimum wage from 1 January 2026, to the Prime Minister for approval, Tuoi Tre has reported. The Vietnam General Confederation of Labor has proposed a minimum wage increase of 8.3 to 9.2 percent with business groups pushing for an increase of between 3-5 percent.
Aviation: Vietnam’s private airlines face unequal treatment, call for reform
Vietnam’s private airlines face major disadvantages compared to state-owned carriers, limiting their ability to compete and grow, according to Luong Hoai Nam, CEO of Bamboo Airways, and reported by Tap Chi Hang Khong.
Trade: Politico raises doubts over whether Vietnam-US trade deal confirmed
Vietnam expected a lower US tariff rate than the 20 percent President Trump announced July 2, according to four people familiar with the discussions, per a report in Politico. As such, Trump’s announcement surprised and angered Vietnamese officials, who felt blindsided after private negotiations, the publication has said.
Vietnam News Roundup: July 3 to July 10
This week’s Vietnam news roundup covers farm export risks from US tariffs, a weaker dong, surging corporate bonds, Q2 GDP growth, power sources in June, dairy and meat non-tariff barriers, dumping tariffs on Chinese steel, and more….
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.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index rises 1 percent Thursday, led by real estate and large caps
Vietnam’s stock market closed 14.32 points higher on Thursday, with strong gains in real estate and large-cap stocks supporting overall sentiment, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange.
Industry: Vietnam’s top import sources for machine, equipment, tools and instruments in June 2025
Vietnam’s imports of machine, equipment, tools and instruments saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $5,095,409,614, a -4.29 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam’s leading fabric suppliers in June 2025: Latest import data
Vietnam’s imports of fabrics saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $1,219,794,937, a -15.99 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Banking & Finance: Vietnam’s corporate bond market sees US$3.35 billion issued in June
Vietnam’s corporate bond market saw a surge in activity in June 2025, with 65 private placements totalling VND 86,953 billion or US$3.35 billion, up 26 percent from May, according to a report from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Energy: Coal power generation dominates Vietnam electricity supply H1 2025
Vietnam’s total power output in the first half of 2025 reached 155.79 billion kWh, with a record daily output of 1.04 billion kWh and peak capacity of 51,672 MW, according to a press release from state power provider Vietnam Electricity (EVN).
Food & beverage: US meat exporters urge Vietnam non-tariff barrier cuts as part of Trump trade deal
The US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is pushing for full tariff elimination and the removal of restrictive non-tariff barriers on meat imports in Vietnam as part of any trade deal agreed between Vietnam and the US, according to a statement published by the National Hog Farmer.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index rises 15.86 points as foreign traders net-buy US$78 million
Vietnam’s stock market closed up 15.86 points or 1.12 percent on Wednesday, with strong foreign investor buying supporting major indices, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
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.
Electronics: Top countries exporting computers, electronics, and parts to Vietnam in June 2025
Vietnam’s imports of computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $11,729,210,710, a -12.00 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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.
Tourism: Northern Vietnam province opens bidding for US$2 billion tourism-casino project
Quang Ninh province in northern Vietnam is inviting investors to develop a VND 51.5 trillion (US$2 billion) tourism and casino complex in the Van Don Economic Zone, The Investor has reported.
Agriculture: Vietnam’s top import sources for animal feed (June 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of Animal fodders and animal fodder materials saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $334,498,216, a -21.44 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index rises nearly 1 percent on July 8
Vietnam’s VN-Index closed up 0.96 percent at 1,415.46 on July 8, 2025, marking a solid rebound amid cautious global sentiment, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
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.
In today’s Vietnam news: Vinhomes bond plans, Fuel prices revised, Counterfeit Havianas, Internet undersea cable failures, VN-China tariff diff, SK-VN joint crude stockpiling, Daewoo
In today’s Vietnam news: Interest on late wages, HD Bank capital raising, Techcombank foreign buyers, China electronics firm expanding, New Japan polysilicon factory VN,
In today’s Vietnam news: Gold below world price, Gold bar liquidity issues, Bank bond interest rates easing, SME loan access, New data storage fines,
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