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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.
Vietnam News Roundup: September 19 to September 25
In this week’s Vietnam News Roundup: FLC retakes Bamboo Airways after failed restructuring; property credit hits US$155.2b; SBV holds rate at VND 25,186; gov’t eyes VND 10m football betting cap; Lotte exits Thu Thiem, Empire City disputes fees; Hanoi housing crisis deepens; VN-Index at 1,666 and more.
Currency: Vietnam’s C.bank holds dong exchange rate, black market premium steady
Vietnam’s central exchange rate was unchanged on September 25, 2025, even as interbank interest rates rose and repo injections surged.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index rises, foreign net-selling reaches US$79.6 million, Thursday
Vietnam’s stock market advanced on September 25, 2025, with major indexes ending higher despite continued pressure from foreign outflows.
Exports: Vietnam exports to Singapore fall 9.6 percent in August
Vietnam exported goods worth US$482.69 million to Singapore in August, down 9.6 percent from US$533.72 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$3.87 billion.
Trade: Vietnam exports to South Africa dip 11.5 percent in August
Vietnam’s exports to South Africa reached US$64.61 million in August, down 11.5 percent from US$73.01 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports totalled US$566.97 million.
Imports: Vietnam essential oil and cosmetic imports ease 3.82 percent in August
Vietnam imported US$127.07 million of essential oils, resinoids, perfumery, cosmetic and toilet preparations in August, down 3.82 percent from US$132.11 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$988.76 million.
Trade: Vietnam soy bean imports rise 2.19 percent in August, led by Brazil, United States
Vietnam imported US$141.70 million of soy beans in August, up 2.19 percent from US$138.66 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$837.61 million.
Real estate: Second Vietnam development faces uncertainty on ballooning land use fees
Empire City Joint Venture Company Limited, developer of the Thu Thiem Observation Tower complex in Ho Chi Minh City, has petitioned the city government over a proposed additional land use fee of VND 8,819 billion (US$339 million), Tuoi Tre has reported.
Real estate: Vietnam housing prices in Hanoi surpass global capitals, affordability crisis deepens
A report from SHS Securities shows Vietnam’s housing affordability has reached one of the worst levels globally, with the price-to-income (P/I) ratio standing at 27.3 by mid-2025, Nguoi Quan Sat has reported.
Real estate: Vietnam’s property credit hits record US$155 billion
Vietnam’s outstanding property credit reached VND 4,100 trillion or US$155.2 billion by end-July 2025, up 17 percent from end-2024 and accounting for 23.68 percent of total debt, according to central bank data, and reported by The Investor.
Can/Should the Philippines Emulate Vietnam’s Export-led Growth Model?
Last week, an opinion piece in Business World suggested Vietnam’s export-led economic development model could be used as a blueprint for the Philippines, with a focus on Vietnam’s lower costs, recent regulatory reforms, and infrastructure and logistics. Digging a little deeper, however, Vietnam’s growth model has depended largely on a number of factors that may be difficult to replicate elsewhere in the world.
Stock market: Vietnam stocks surge, foreign traders net-sell US$58.1 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,657.46 on 24 September, up 22.20 points or 1.36 percent, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam dong steady as black market premium widens slightly, Wednesday
The dong’s official reference rate eased on 24 September, with the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) fixing it at VND 25,186 per US$1, down three dong from 23 September’s VND 25,189.
Exports: Vietnam exports to South Korea rise in August on stronger electronics, garment shipments
Vietnam exported US$2.63 billion to South Korea in August, up 2.49 percent from US$2.56 billion in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$18.93 billion.
Trade: Vietnam exports to Spain edge lower in August on weaker footwear and wood shipments
Vietnam exported US$364.89 million worth of goods to Spain in August, down 3.75 percent from US$379.09 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$2.85 billion.
Food & beverage: Vietnam animal and vegetable oil imports up in August on stronger shipments from Indonesia, Malaysia
Vietnam imported US$152.97 million of animal and vegetable fats and oils in August, up 24.32 percent from US$123.05 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Imports in the first eight months of 2025 reached US$1.02 billion.
Food & beverage: Vietnam wheat imports surge in August on stronger shipments from Australia, USA
Vietnam imported US$148.80 million of wheat in August, more than doubling from US$60.56 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$1.02 billion.
Currency: Vietnam dong steady as black market spread widens, SBV injects liquidity, Tuesday
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) maintained its central exchange rate at VND 25,189 per US dollar for the second consecutive day on September 23, amid mounting pressure in unofficial currency markets.
Stock market: Vietnam VN-Index edges higher as financials lift trade, foreigners net-sell US$0.7 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed marginally higher on September 23 at 1,635.26 points, up 0.05 percent, supported by gains in banking and financial stocks, according to data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Exports: Vietnam exports to Sri Lanka steady in August with gains in textiles but weaker rubber, yarn
Vietnam exported US$23.21 million worth of goods to Sri Lanka in August, down 1.24 percent from US$23.50 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports stood at US$186.61 million.
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