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.
Foreign direct investment in Vietnam climb 15.2 percent to US$28.54 billion in first nine months of 2025
Foreign investment into Vietnam reached US$28.54 billion as of September 30, 2025, up 15.2 percent year-on-year, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office. This article looks at the key industries that investment flowed into and the countries it came from.
Industrial output in Vietnam surges 10 percent in Q3 2025 on export rush and energy gains
Vietnam’s industrial production index (IIP) surged by 10 percent year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, marking the fastest pace since 2020, according to data from the National Statistics Office
Vietnam GDP growth accelerates to 8.23 percent in Q3 2025: National Statistics Office
This article breaks down the latest GDP growth data for Vietnam from the National Statistics Office for Q3 2025.
Vietnam imports from New Zealand fall 29.55 percent in August, milk imports down 37 percent
Vietnam’s imports from New Zealand declined 29.55 percent month-on-month to US$52 million in August, bringing the year-to-date total to US$527 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Philippines exports to Vietnam US$184 million in August: mostly computers & electronics
Vietnam’s imports from the Philippines declined 6.89 percent in August to US$184 million, bringing the year-to-date total to US$1.61 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam coffee exports fall 17.24 percent in August: Spain, Italy top destinations
Vietnam’s coffee exports fell 17.24 percent in August to US$460 million, bringing the year-to-date total to US$6.50 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam cashew nut exports rise 2.76 percent in August: China, US top buyers
Vietnam’s cashew exports increased 2.76 percent in August to US$473 million, bringing total shipments for the year to US$3.28 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Agriculture: Vietnam fruits & vegetables exports surge 24.36 percent in August on China demand jump
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports rose 24.36 percent in August to US$951 million, pushing year-to-date shipments to US$4.82 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Aquaculture: Vietnam seafood exports rise 10.56 percent in August, to USA surge 26.5 percent
Vietnam’s fishery exports increased 10.56 percent month-on-month to US$1.07 billion in August, lifting year-to-date shipments to US$7.16 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Russia: Vietnam imports from Russia fall 15.82 percent in August
Vietnam’s imports from Russia declined 15.82 percent to US$195 million in August, bringing the year-to-date total to US$1.70 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
ASEAN trade: Vietnam imports from Singapore fall 19.53 percent in August
Vietnam’s imports from Singapore dropped 19.53 percent in August to US$417 million, bringing the year-to-date total to US$4.00 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Stock market: Foreign traders net-sell US$46.2 million as Vietnam’s VN-Index slips 6.89 points
The VN-Index slipped 6.89 points, or 0.42 percent, to 1,645.82 with trading value reaching VND 24.56 trillion (US$930.3 million), according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Banking and finance: Credit growth in Vietnam up 13.37 percent over end-December
Credit growth in Vietnam reached 13.37 percent in the first nine months of 2025, with total outstanding loans estimated at VND 17.7 quadrillion (US$680.7 billion), up 4 percent year-on-year, according to Pham Chi Quang, Director of the Monetary Policy Department at the State Bank of Vietnam and reported by VN Express.
Currency: State Bank of Vietnam lets dong strengthen, Friday
Vietnam’s central bank allowed the dong to strengthen modestly this week, with the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) setting the central exchange rate at VND 25,162 per US dollar on 3 October, down 15 dong from the previous day’s fix of VND 25,177.
Trade: Vietnam imports from South Korea rise 0.05 percent in August
Vietnam’s imports from South Korea edged up 0.05 percent to US$5.30 billion in August, bringing year-to-date imports to US$39.02 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam toy and sporting goods exports edge down 1.56 percent in August
Vietnam’s exports of toys and sports requisites totalled US$1.08 billion in August, down 1.56 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date shipments reached US$5.49 billion.
Vietnam News Roundup: September 26 to October 2
In this week’s Vietnam News Roundup: Electric motorbike sales outpace petrol bikes; dong strengthens; ADB lifts 2025 growth forecast to 6.7%; PMI holds at 50.4; Trump golf project delayed by land clearance; the forthcoming FTSE Russell upgrade announcement; foreigners net-sell US$307m; new U.S. tariffs hit furniture, and more.…
Vietnam Foreign Room Limits & Remaining Availability: October 2, 2025
This update provides the latest data on foreign ownership room across all securities listed on Vietnam’s stock exchanges as of June 2. The table below details each company’s foreign ownership limit (FOL), the total number of shares currently held by foreign investors, and the remaining room available for additional foreign ownership.
Stock Market: Vietnam stocks retreat as foreign investors net-sell stocks worth US$90 million, Thursday
Vietnam’s VN-Index closed lower on Thursday, with broad declines across key indices as foreign investors accelerated net selling, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam dong slips as liquidity tightens, interbank rates climb, Thrusday
This article has key Vietnam dong currency data from today including black market rates, the central rate, interbank interest rates, and open market operations.
In today’s news: VinFast derivatives issue, JICA lending forecasts, Fuel pricing reform monitoring, Fuel price forecasts, Bank foreign capital raising, Russia looking to wet
In today’s news: Abandoned property tax proposed, Novaland rejects bankruptcy rumours, Vietnamese trade delegation visits Iran, US duties Vietnamese air compressors, EVF plans US$300
In today’s news: Challenges to 10 percent growth target, Proposed rare earth export ban eased, Vietnam records US$122 billion in crypto activity, Norway shipbuilder
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