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.
Intra-Asia Trade: Vietnam’s imports from Taiwan fall 4.8 percent in August 2025
Vietnam imported US$3.07 billion worth of goods from Taiwan in August 2025, down 4.75 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$21.09 billion.
Intra-ASEAN Trade: Vietnam’s imports from Thailand edge down 1.89 percent in August
Vietnam imported US$1.12 billion worth of goods from Thailand in August 2025, down 1.89 percent month-on-month, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$8.58 billion.
Wood: Vietnam’s wood & wooden product exports dip slightly in August 2025, US biggest buyer
Vietnam exported US$1.46 billion worth of wood and wooden products in August 2025, down 0.50 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$11.12 billion.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s footwear exports fall 9.04 percent in August 2025
Vietnam exported US$1.99 billion worth of footwear in August 2025, down 9.04 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date footwear exports reached US$16.08 billion, confirming the sector’s position as one of Vietnam’s leading manufacturing industries.
Momentum Stalled: Vietnam Stock Market Outlook October 2025
Vietnam’s key stock market has had a meteoric rise this year, with its key index gaining 395 points since January. That rapid growth, however, has been driven by just a few stocks and a lot of hype, the latter of which looks like it may be tapering off as economic realities come to bear. It’s in this framework that this Outlook reviews what happened in September and considers what this might mean moving forward into October.
Manufacturing: Vietnam manufacturing PMI steady at 50.4 in September
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector maintained modest growth in September, with the S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) unchanged at 50.4, signalling a third consecutive month of slight improvement.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index climbs 3.35 points, foreign traders net-sell US$63.7 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,665.05 points, up 3.35 points or 0.20 percent on October 1, 2025, with total market trading value at VND 21.48 trillion or US$826.2 million, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange. Overall, gains in financials, construction, and midcaps outweighed losses in property and energy, helping the market edge higher despite persistent foreign selling.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s textile and garment exports ease 1.28 percent in August 2025
Vietnam exported US$3.86 billion worth of textiles and garments in August 2025, down 1.28 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$26.47 billion, making the sector one of Vietnam’s leading export earners.
Currency: Vietnam exchange rate and liquidity update: October 1, 2025
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 electronics exports climb 12.75 percent in August 2025
Vietnam exported US$10.15 billion worth of computers, electrical products, spare parts and components in August 2025, up 12.75 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Europe — Vietnam Trade: Vietnam’s imports from the UK dip 3.6 percent in August 2025
Vietnam imported US$83.10 million worth of goods from the United Kingdom in August 2025, down 3.6 percent from July’s US$86.24 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$630.91 million.
Vietnam — US Trade: Vietnam’s imports from the US fall 4.4 percent in August [TABLE]
Vietnam imported US$1.59 billion worth of goods from the United States in August 2025, down 4.4 percent from July’s US$1.67 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$12.14 billion.
Industry: Vietnam chemical imports fall 8 percent in August, China & Taiwan top suppliers
Vietnam imported US$637.95 million worth of chemicals in August 2025, down 8 percent from US$693.45 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports totalled US$5.25 billion.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index slips as foreign investors net-sell US$50 million
Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index closed down 4.78 points, or 0.29 percent, at 1,661.70 on 30 September, pressured by foreign outflows and weakness in technology and materials stocks, according to data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam dong under pressure as black market spread widens to 5.49 percent, 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.
ASEAN — Europe Trade: Vietnam exports to Norway drop 61.2 percent in August, led by declines in textiles, transport parts
Vietnam’s exports to Norway fell sharply to US$11.79 million in August 2025, down 61.2 percent from US$30.42 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$120.12 million.
Trade: Vietnam exports to Pakistan rise 4.4 percent in August 2025, led by tea and cashew nuts
Vietnam’s exports to Pakistan reached US$67.64 million in August 2025, up 4.4 percent from US$64.77 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports stood at US$395.97 million.
Economy: Vietnam’s 2025 growth forecast nudged up to 6.7 percent as ADB trims regional outlook
Vietnam’s 2025 GDP growth forecast has been revised slightly higher to 6.7 percent, even as the Asian Development Bank (ADB) cut its projections for Southeast Asia as a whole, according to the September 2025 update of its Asian Development Outlook (ADO).
Industry: Vietnam iron and steel product imports fall 5.3 percent in August, China dominates supply
Vietnam imported US$743.00 million worth of iron and steel products in August 2025, down 5.3 percent from US$784.91 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$5.21 billion.
Currency: Vietnam exchange rate and liquidity update: September 29, 2025
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) set the central exchange rate at VND 25,192 per US$1 on September 29, down 2 dong from the previous session. However, the spread between the unofficial mid-rate and SBV’s central rate widened to 5.47 percent, up from 5.34 percent on September 26.
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