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.
Industry: China, South Korea top sources of Vietnam chemical imports in August
Vietnam’s imports of chemical products slipped to US$673.76 million in August, down 4.23 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$5.18 billion.
Vietnam News Roundup: September 5 to September 11
In this week’s Vietnam News Roundup: VinFast posts Q2 revenue gains but wider losses, SBV deputy governor warns on inflation and credit, government launches a five-year crypto pilot, bond market steady with strong redemptions, dong strengthens officially but weak on black market, World Bank pegs 2025 GDP at 6.6%, and more.
Economy: Vietnam economists warn of bubble risks amid credit expansion policy
Two senior academics cautioned lawmakers last week that Vietnam’s rapid credit growth risks destabilising the economy, according to papers seen by Reuters.
Digital assets: Vietnam launches five-year pilot to regulate crypto assets
Vietnam has just put in place its first structured rules for crypto, with a five-year pilot programme now underway. Resolution No. 05/2025/NQ-CP, signed on 9 September by Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc, sets the framework for how issuance, trading, custody and service provision will be handled, The Government Newspaper has reported
Currency: Vietnam central dong rate—black market spread narrows to 6.66 percent, Thursday
The State Bank of Vietnam kept its central exchange rate unchanged at VND 25,221 per US dollar, while the Google Finance mid-market rate edged to 26,402.50.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index gains 14.49 points but foreign traders net-sell US$42 million
Vietnam’s stock market maintained upward momentum as the VN-Index gained 14.49 points, or 0.88 percent, to finish at 1,657.75 on 11 September 2025, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Fresh milk: Vietnam production up 2.4 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s fresh milk production in August 2025 was estimated at 136.7 million litres, nearly unchanged from 137.0 million litres in July. Output in August grew 2.6 percent year-on-year.
Vietnam’s Beer Market 2025 – Market Research Report
Vietnam is one of Asia’s largest beer consumers, with a market valued at just over US$9.1 billion in 2024. This market report explores market size, demand, consumption trends, and more.
Industry: Vietnam iron and steel imports up 11.40 percent in August, led by China, South Korea
Vietnam’s iron and steel imports rose to US$949.36 million in August, up 11.40 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$7.18 billion.
Aluminium: Vietnam output up 2.5 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s aluminium production in August 2025 was estimated at 106,600 tons, down from 122,200 tons in July. Despite the month-on-month decline, August output still increased 2.8 percent year-on-year.
Plastics: China, South Korea top suppliers of Vietnam’s plastic imports in August
Vietnam’s imports of plastics fell to US$1.02 billion in August, down 5.87 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$8.35 billion.
Banking & finance: Vietnam corporate bond market steady in August
Vietnam’s corporate bond market remained active in August, with 37 private placements totalling VND 39,357 billion (US$1.51 billion) and 6 public offerings worth VND 6,332 billion (US$243 million), according to the Vietnam Bond Market Association (VBMA).
Currency: Vietnam dong central exchange rate—black market premium widens, Wednesday
On September 10, the State Bank of Vietnam set the central exchange rate at VND 25,221 per US dollar, a drop of 15 dong from the previous day.
Stock market: September 10 sees Vietnam’s VN-Index edge higher, foreign investors net-sell US$113 million
The VN-Index rose 5.94 points, or 0.36 percent, to close at 1,643.26 on September 10, with total trading value reaching VND 30.02 trillion or US$1.15 billion, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Seafood: Vietnam output up 8.5 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s processed seafood production in August 2025 was estimated at 659,200 tons, an increase from 641,600 tons in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Output in August rose 12.2 percent year-on-year.
Electronics: Vietnam phone imports up 20.22 percent in August, led by China and South Korea
Vietnam’s imports of telephones, mobile phones, and parts climbed to US$1.11 billion in August, a 20.22 percent increase from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$6.99 billion.
Tourism: Vietnam records 1.68 million foreign visitors in August
Vietnam welcomed 1,684,972 international arrivals in August, an increase of 7.8 percent from July, bringing the year-to-date total to 13.91 million, 16.5 percent higher than the same period in 2024, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Legal: Vietnam’s Vingroup announces lawsuits against 68 organisations and individuals
Vingroup announced on 8 September 2025 that it has filed a civil lawsuit and notified authorities and embassies against 68 organisations and individuals accused of spreading false information online about the group, according to a statement on its website
Energy: Vietnam petrol output up 6.6 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s gasoline and oil production was estimated at 1.60 million tons in August 2025, slightly higher than 1.58 million tons in July. Output in August rose 1.6 percent year-on-year.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam fabric imports down 4.11 percent in August, to suppliers China and Taiwan
Vietnam’s imports of fabrics fell to US$1.16 billion in August, down 4.11 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$9.92 billion.
In today’s Vietnam news: Offshore wind development, PM public holiday powers extension proposed, Cybersecurity firm identifies VN hack, HoSE liquidity lowest level since April
In today’s Vietnam news: Push for removal US D1 D3 export control lists, Coal output increase approved, Philippines-Vietnam integration challenges, Renewables development, M&A transactions
In today’s Vietnam news: DPPA hurdles, Canada-Taiwan renewables investment in VN, Progress report on US aircraft / engine deals requested, Tech development plan, VinHomes
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