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 to introduce gold import quota system, but limits tied to SBV policy goals
Vietnam’s central bank will begin issuing annual import and export quotas for gold starting October 10, 2025, under a new circular, VN Express has reported. However, annual quotas will be set based on monetary policy goals, and foreign reserve levels, which could limit efficacy.
Wood industry in Vietnam under growing strain as new US tariffs reshape export dynamics
Vietnam’s wood industry is under growing strain as new U.S. tariffs reshape export dynamics and raise concerns over the country’s 2025 trade outlook, Dong Nai Online has reported. The article includes comments from Ngo Si Hoai, Vice Chairman and Secretary General of the Vietnam Timber and Forest Products Association, who says the U.S. decision will significantly affect Vietnamese wood exports, leaving companies little room to adjust in the short term.
F&B: Report finds modest Vietnam H1 revenue growth, number of outlets down 7.1 percent
Vietnam’s food and beverage sector earned VND 406.1 trillion or US$15.4 billion in the first half of 2025, a marginal rise from VND 403.9 trillion or US$15.3 billion a year earlier, according to iPOS.vn and reported by The Investor.
Drinks and tobacco prices in Vietnam up 2.35 percent year-on-year in September
Vietnam’s drinks and tobacco consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.12 percent in September 2025 from the previous month, driven by higher consumer demand during the summer and the Vu Lan Festival, alongside increased production costs, according to the National Statistics Office.
South Korea receives US$2.45 billion of Vietnam’s exports in September, up 6.81 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s exports to South Korea fell 6.8 percent month-on-month to an estimated US$2.45 billion in September 2025, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Japan supplies US$2.22 billion of Vietnam’s imports in September, up 0.71 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s imports from Japan fell slightly by 0.7 percent month-on-month to an estimated US$2.22 billion in September 2025, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index up 31.08 points as foreign traders net-sell US$17.50 million, Friday
Vietnam’s VN-Index closed at 1,747.55 on 10 October, up 31.08 points or 1.81 percent. Trading value reached VND 33.94 trillion (US$1.29 billion), according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange. This article covers Vietnam stock market trading data for today including key indexes and foreign trading activity including the most bought and most sold by foreign traders.
Currency: Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, 10 October 2025
The Vietnamese dong held steady on 10 October, with the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) setting the central exchange rate at VND 25,128 per US dollar, down two dong or 0.01 percent from the previous day. This article has key Vietnam dong currency data from today including black market rates, the central rate, interbank interest rates, and open market operations.
Textile and garment exports from Vietnam fall 15.6 percent in September 2025, to USA down 20.1 percent
Vietnam’s exports of textiles and garments fell 15.6 percent month-on-month to an estimated US$3.26 billion in September 2025, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fabrics imported into Vietnam top US$1.3 billion in September 2025, China & Taiwan top suppliers
Vietnam’s fabric imports increased 12.3 percent month-on-month in September 2025, reaching an estimated US$1.31 billion, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Roundup: October 3 to October 9
In this week’s Vietnam News Roundup, credit growth accelerated, the dong strengthened while the black-market gap widened, GDP growth remained strong, inflation edged higher, foreign investment commitments rose, industrial output surged, Vietnam’s stock market advanced despite foreign selling, tourism eased, trade activity stayed robust, and more.
Food inflation in Vietnam eases in September as rice prices fall and dining costs stabilise
Food and food services inflation eased to 2.06 percent in September from 2.58 percent in August and 2.92 percent in July, continuing a downward trend from April’s 4.09 percent, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Currency: Vietnam dong official rate steady as black-market price jumps, Thrusday
The State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was stable on 9 October at VND 25,130 per US$1, while the market-based mid-rate slipped slightly to 26,348 per US$1. The black-market mid-rate, however, jumped to 26,880 per US$1, up 315 dong from the previous day, widening the gap between official and street rates.
Machine & equipment exports from Vietnam reach US$5.6 billion in September, up 8.08 percent month-on-month.
Vietnam’s exports of machinery, equipment, tools and instruments reached US$5.6 billion in September 2025, up 8.1 percent from August and taking the year-to-date total to nearly US$43 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
China accounts for US$16.5 billion of Vietnam imports in September, up 0.29 percent month-on-month.
Vietnam imported goods worth US$16.46 billion from China in September 2025, a modest 0.29 percent increase from August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Coal production in Vietnam in September 2025 up 15.32 percent
Vietnam’s coal production rose 15.32 percent month-on-month to 3,417 thousand tonnes in September 2025, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
UK accounts for US$84.66 million in Vietnam imports, up 1.87 percent month-on-month in September
Vietnam’s imports from the United Kingdom rose slightly in September 2025, reaching US$84.66 million, up 1.87 percent from August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports totalled US$715.31 million.
Growth Accelerates, Debt Deepens: Vietnam’s GDP Growth Q3 2025
Vietnam pulled off another big quarter in terms of GDP growth in Q3, registering 8.23 percent, the fastest third-quarter growth rate since 2022, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO). This article breaks down Vietnam’s GDP growth in Q3 2025 per the NSO data, looks at what is driving this growth, where the demand is coming from, and how it’s being paid for.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index up 12.53 points, foreign traders net-buy US$8.3 million, Wednesday
Vietnam’s stock market advanced Wednesday, with the VN-Index rising 0.74 percent to 1,697.83 points and total trading value reaching VND 33.21 trillion or about US$1.26 billion, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam dong steady as SBV rate slips, black market premium widens slightly, Wednesday
This article has key Vietnam dong currency data from today including black market rates, the central rate, interbank interest rates, and open market operations.
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