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 housing prices in Hanoi surpass global capitals, affordability crisis deepens
A report from SHS Securities shows Vietnam’s housing affordability has reached one of the worst levels globally, with the price-to-income (P/I) ratio standing at 27.3 by mid-2025, Nguoi Quan Sat has reported.
Real estate: Vietnam’s property credit hits record US$155 billion
Vietnam’s outstanding property credit reached VND 4,100 trillion or US$155.2 billion by end-July 2025, up 17 percent from end-2024 and accounting for 23.68 percent of total debt, according to central bank data, and reported by The Investor.
Can/Should the Philippines Emulate Vietnam’s Export-led Growth Model?
Last week, an opinion piece in Business World suggested Vietnam’s export-led economic development model could be used as a blueprint for the Philippines, with a focus on Vietnam’s lower costs, recent regulatory reforms, and infrastructure and logistics. Digging a little deeper, however, Vietnam’s growth model has depended largely on a number of factors that may be difficult to replicate elsewhere in the world.
Stock market: Vietnam stocks surge, foreign traders net-sell US$58.1 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,657.46 on 24 September, up 22.20 points or 1.36 percent, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam dong steady as black market premium widens slightly, Wednesday
The dong’s official reference rate eased on 24 September, with the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) fixing it at VND 25,186 per US$1, down three dong from 23 September’s VND 25,189.
Exports: Vietnam exports to South Korea rise in August on stronger electronics, garment shipments
Vietnam exported US$2.63 billion to South Korea in August, up 2.49 percent from US$2.56 billion in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$18.93 billion.
Trade: Vietnam exports to Spain edge lower in August on weaker footwear and wood shipments
Vietnam exported US$364.89 million worth of goods to Spain in August, down 3.75 percent from US$379.09 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$2.85 billion.
Food & beverage: Vietnam animal and vegetable oil imports up in August on stronger shipments from Indonesia, Malaysia
Vietnam imported US$152.97 million of animal and vegetable fats and oils in August, up 24.32 percent from US$123.05 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Imports in the first eight months of 2025 reached US$1.02 billion.
Food & beverage: Vietnam wheat imports surge in August on stronger shipments from Australia, USA
Vietnam imported US$148.80 million of wheat in August, more than doubling from US$60.56 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$1.02 billion.
Currency: Vietnam dong steady as black market spread widens, SBV injects liquidity, Tuesday
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) maintained its central exchange rate at VND 25,189 per US dollar for the second consecutive day on September 23, amid mounting pressure in unofficial currency markets.
Stock market: Vietnam VN-Index edges higher as financials lift trade, foreigners net-sell US$0.7 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed marginally higher on September 23 at 1,635.26 points, up 0.05 percent, supported by gains in banking and financial stocks, according to data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Exports: Vietnam exports to Sri Lanka steady in August with gains in textiles but weaker rubber, yarn
Vietnam exported US$23.21 million worth of goods to Sri Lanka in August, down 1.24 percent from US$23.50 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports stood at US$186.61 million.
Trade: Vietnam exports to Sweden dip in August on weaker textiles and machinery shipments
Vietnam exported US$108.71 million worth of goods to Sweden in August, down 8.89 percent from US$119.33 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports stood at US$854.41 million.
Waste: Vietnam ferrous scrap imports edge up in August on stronger flows from Japan and USA
Vietnam imported US$169.52 million of ferrous waste and scrap in August, up 2.95 percent from US$164.65 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$1.31 billion.
Energy: Vietnam LPG imports rise 10.36 percent in August amid changing supplier mix
Vietnam imported US$191.34 million of liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) in August, up from US$173.38 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$1.35 billion, reflecting steady growth in demand but with significant shifts in supply sources.
Currency: Vietnamese dong weakens against dollar as black market premium widens
The Vietnamese dong continued its gradual decline against the US dollar, with both official and parallel market rates showing weakness as the gap between black market and central bank rates expanded.
Stock market: Vietnamese stocks close lower, foreign investors net-sell US$66 million
Vietnamese equities ended Monday’s session in negative territory, with the benchmark VN-INDEX falling 1.46 percent as broad-based selling pressure weighed on most sectors and foreign investors maintained their net selling streak, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Exports: Vietnam exports to Switzerland down 16.6 percent in August
Vietnam exported US$14.49 million to Switzerland in August, a 16.61 percent decline from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$119.77 million.
Trade: Vietnam exports to Taiwan down 6.1 percent in August
Vietnam exported US$540.37 million worth of goods to Taiwan in August, a 6.14 percent decline from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$4.42 billion.
Trade: Vietnam paper imports fall 11.1 percent in August, key sources China and Indonesia
Vietnam imported US$200.90 million worth of paper in August, down 11.13 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$1.60 billion.
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