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.
Economy: Questions raised over Vietnam’s growth ambitions under one-party rule
Vietnam aims to become Asia’s next tiger economy by 2045, but it seeks to do so under one-party socialist rule, an untested development path, political theorist Jake Scott has said in an article published by the Foundation for Economic Education.
Footwear: Vietnam’s leather shoes and sandals production jumps in July
Vietnam produced an estimated 34.5 million pairs of leather shoes and sandals in July 2025, up from 33.2 million pairs in June, according to Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics. Cumulative output for the first seven months of 2025 reached 215.2 million pairs, representing a 13.6 percent year-on-year increase.
Beer: Vietnam’s July beer production slips but up 2.4 percent year-to-date
Vietnam produced an estimated 415.8 million litres of beer in July 2025, slightly down from 421.3 million litres in June, according to Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Animal feed: Vietnam’s July output rises, with production up 9.5 percent year-on-year
Vietnam produced an estimated 1.28 million tonnes of animal feed in July 2025, up slightly from 1.25 million tonnes in June, according to Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Dairy: Vietnam’s fresh milk output dips in July but up year-to-date
Vietnam produced an estimated 141.1 million litres of fresh milk in July 2025, down from 147.5 million litres in June, according to Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Energy: Vietnam’s July petrol output up 1.7 percent month-on-month, strong year-to-date growth
Vietnam produced an estimated 1.60 million tonnes of gasoline and oil products in July 2025, up from 1.57 million tonnes in June, according to Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Industry: Vietnam’s July aluminium output stable with modest year-to-date growth
Vietnam produced an estimated 132,000 tonnes of aluminium in July 2025, slightly up from 131,000 tonnes in June, according to Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Food processing: Vietnam’s processed seafood output rises in July, strong year-to-date growth
Vietnam produced an estimated 633,100 tonnes of processed seafood in July 2025, up from 624,800 tonnes in June, according to Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Energy: Vietnam’s July LPG output edges up, strong growth in 7-month total
Vietnam produced an estimated 68,900 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in July 2025, slightly higher than 64,900 tonnes in June, according to Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Energy: South Korea’s SK Group extends Vietnam exit reducing position in PVOIL
SK Energy, part of South Korea’s SK Group, has cut its holding in PetroVietnam Oil Corporation (PVOIL, UpCoM: OIL) by 10.8 million shares, leaving it with a 4.19 percent stake, The Investor has reported. The divestment means SK Energy is no longer a major shareholder.
Crude oil: Vietnam’s July output rises but 7-month total dips
Vietnam extracted an estimated 688,500 tonnes of crude oil in July 2025, up from 663,400 tonnes in June, according to Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Coal: Vietnam’s July output slips but 7-month growth remains steady
Vietnam produced an estimated 3.62 million tonnes of coal in July 2025, down from 4.07 million tonnes in June, according to Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Chemicals: China, Japan top export destinations for Vietnam chemicals in July
Vietnam’s chemicals exports totaled $215,695,198 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Steel: USA, Japan Vietnam’s top export destinations for iron and steel products in July
Vietnam’s exports of iron and steel products totaled $463,101,936 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Resources: China, Malaysia top export destinations for Vietnam ore and other minerals product in July
Vietnam’s exports of ores and other minerals product totaled $12,257,812 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Currency: Vietnam forex and money market update, 29 August 2025
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) fixed the central exchange rate at VND 25,240 per US$1, Friday, down 28 dong from the previous day.
Stock market: Vietnam trading summary, 29 August 2025
The VN-Index closed at 1,682.21, up 0.08 percent with a trading value of VND 44.97 trillion or US$1.73 billion, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Coal: Philippines, Netherlands Vietnam’s top export destinations for coal in July
Vietnam’s coal exports totaled $9,863,108 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Roundup: August 22 to August 28
In this week’s Vietnam News Roundup: Bad debt climbs as banks push to meet credit targets, the SBV steps back into currency markets with the dong still under pressure, the State ends SJC’s gold bar monopoly, Petrovietnam strikes a new offshore wind deal, fake Crocs are seized in Nha Trang, foreign investors continue to exit the stock market even as the VN-Index edges higher, and more…
Currency: C.bank keeps Vietnam’s dong steady, interbank rates ease, August 28
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) set the central exchange rate at VND 25,268 per US$1 on August 28, down 5 dong from Wednesday.
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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