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.
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.
Electronics: Vietnam’s computer and component imports dip slightly in September
Vietnam’s imports of computers, electrical products, spare parts and components fell by 1.35 percent month-on-month to US$13.94 billion in September, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Meat: Vietnam’s pork production up 2 percent in Q3 2025
Vietnam’s pork production reached 1.34 million tonnes in the third quarter of 2025, up 2 percent year-on-year, according to data from the National Statistics Office. This marks a modest increase from the second quarter’s 1.33 million tonnes, reflecting stable herd recovery and stronger domestic demand.
FTSE Russell to reclassify Vietnam as secondary emerging market in 2026, pending March review
FTSE Russell has announced that Vietnam will be reclassified from a Frontier to a Secondary Emerging market effective 21 September 2026, pending an interim review in March 2026, according to the firm’s Country Classification September 2025 Announcement.
Stock market: Vietnam VN-Index falls, foreign traders net-sell US$50.76m
This article covers Vietnam stock market trading data for today including key indexes and foreign trading activity.
Currency: Vietnam currency allowed to strengthen against the greenback, Tuesday
This article has key Vietnam dong currency data from today including black market rates, the central rate, interbank interest rates, and open market operations.
United States’ deficit with Vietnam narrows 1.14 percent in September
Vietnam’s exports to the United States fell slightly in September, likewise imports edged down, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Trade: Vietnam’s trade deficit with Argentina up 12.14 percent in September
Vietnam’s imports from Argentina rose slightly in September while exports to the South American country dropped sharply, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam stocks surge over 3 percent, foreign investors net sell US$70.5 million, Monday
This article covers today’s trade on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange including foreign traders behavour and key indexes.
Dong strengthens slightly, Vietnam C.bank resumes open market operations, Monday
This article has key Vietnam dong currency data from today including black market rates, the central rate, interbank interest rates, and open market operations.
Tourism: Vietnam welcomes 1.52 million visitors in September, down 9.6 percent from August
Vietnam recorded 1.52 million international visitors in September 2025, a 9.6 percent decrease from August but a 19.5 percent increase compared to the same month last year, according to the latest data from Vietnam Tourism. This article breaks down this data.
Vietnam’s CPI rises 0.42 percent in September, driven by higher education and housing costs
Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.42 percent in September 2025 compared to August, led by higher tuition fees, food prices, and housing maintenance costs, according to the National Statistics Office. This article explores the key inflation drivers.
Vietnam’s import-export turnover rises 17.3 percent to US$680.66 billion in first nine months of 2025
Vietnam’s total import and export turnover of goods reached US$82.49 billion in September, down 0.7 percent from August but up 24.8 percent year-on-year, according to data from the National Statistics Office. This article breaks down key imports, exports, and key trade partner data.
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This is an interview with Dr Nuno F. Ribeiro, Associate Professor, International Tourism & Hospitality Management at Copenhagen Business College, formerly of RMIT Vietnam. It