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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.
Trade: Vietnam imports from China slip 1.9 percent in August
Vietnam imported US$16.41 billion worth of goods from China in August, down 1.94 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$117.93 billion.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam yarn imports slip 1 percent in August
Vietnam imported US$239.71 million of yarn in August, edging down 1.04 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$1.88 billion.
Trade: Vietnam imports from the US dip 4.37 Percent in August
Vietnam imported goods worth US$1.59 billion from the US in August, down 4.37 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$12.14 billion.
Trade: Vietnam rubber imports fall 7.1 percent in August
Vietnam imported US$254.71 million of rubber in August, down 7.07 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports totalled US$1.95 billion.
Vietnam News Roundup: September 12 to September 18
In this week’s Vietnam News Roundup: US$1.5b of foreign reserves used in August to stabilise dong, banks now face stricter Basel style capital rules, the dong firmed but pressure remains, IMF flagged risks in its Article IV, a new securities decree tightened bond rules, foreign investors sold US$155m in stocks as the VN Index eased, hackers breached the national credit registry exposing citizens’ data and more.
Vietnam currency and money market update: 18 September 2025
Vietnam’s State Bank set the central exchange rate at VND 25,186 per US dollar on 18 September, down 12 dong from the previous day. The black market rate was unchanged, with the buy price at VND 26,440 and the sell price at VND 26,540, leaving the mid-market spread with the official rate at 5.18 percent.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index falls, foreign traders offload net US$58 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,665.18 on 18 September 2025, down 5.79 points or 0.35 percent, according to data from the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange → view source. Total market trading value reached VND 27.99 trillion or about US$1.08 billion.
Vietnam’s Vingroup’s 68 Lawsuits: Unpacked
Vietnam’s Vingroup, unhappy with recent social media coverage, announced lawsuits against 68 individuals and organisations last week — an unusual PR tactic that merits monitoring for its broader business implications. With this in mind, this article backgrounds the context and the claims, and considers what this might mean more broadly.
Motorbikes: Vietnam output up 5.8 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s motorbike production in August 2025 was estimated at 310,700 units, slightly down from 312,300 units in July. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office, August output rose 9.1 percent year-on-year.
Fishery products: Vietnam imports fall 5.7 percent in August
Vietnam imported US$278.51 million of fishery products in August, down 5.69 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$2.15 billion.
Cars: Vietnam output up 59.6 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s car production in August 2025 was estimated at 40,100 units, up from 37,600 units in July. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office, August output rose 37.1 percent year-on-year.
Trade: Vietnam August wood imports down 6.8 percent, China and USA dominate supply
Vietnam imported US$288.46 million of wood and wooden products in August, down 6.8 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$2.11 billion.
Currency: SBV lowers Vietnam central exchange rate, black market premium widens, Wednesday
The State Bank of Vietnam set the central exchange rate at VND 25,198 per US$1, down 10 from the prior session. The black market mid-rate held steady at VND 26,490, widening the premium to 5.13 percent. Google Finance’s mid-market rate eased to VND 26,375.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index falls, foreign investors net sell US$5.6 millions, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,670.97, down 9.93 points or 0.59 percent on September 17, 2025, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange → view source. Total trading value reached VND 32.69 trillion or US$1.26 billion.
Manufacturing: Vietnam television production up 21.4 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s television production in August 2025 was estimated at 2.06 million units, up from 1.97 million units in July. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office, output in August rose 18.5 percent year-on-year.
Phone accessories: Vietnam output up 2.1 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s phone accessories production in August 2025 was estimated at VND 53.9 trillion, up from VND 45.2 trillion in July. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office, August output increased 7.3 percent year-on-year.
Vietnam pharmaceutical imports fall 15.7 percent in August, despite increase from France, USA
Vietnam imported US$308.56 million of pharmaceutical products in August, falling 15.7 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$2.80 billion.
Food & beverage: Vietnam corn imports in August up 20.9 percent, Argentina & Brazil dominate supply
Vietnam imported US$315.20 million of corn in August, a 20.9 percent increase from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$1.73 billion.
Currency: Vietnam central exchange rate reduced, Tuesday
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) set the central exchange rate at VND 25,208 per US dollar on 16 September, down 8 dong from the previous session.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index slips but foreign traders net-buy US$1.23 million, Tuesday
Vietnam’s VN-Index closed at 1,680.90 on 16 September, down 4 points or 0.24 percent, with trading value reaching VND 41.29 trillion or US$1.59 billion, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
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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