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.
Banking & finance: Vietnam’s bad debt climbs to record VND 294 trillion in H1 2025
Bad debt across 28 Vietnamese banks rose to VND 294.2 trillion or US$11.32 billion by June 2025, up more than 12 percent since the start of the year, Tien Phong has reported.
Intellectual property: Thousands of fake Crocs seized in Vietnam’s Nha Trang
Market inspectors in Khanh Hoa Province seized nearly 3,000 pairs of sandals suspected of being counterfeit Crocs in a raid on a store in Nha Trang, Thursday, Tuoi Tre has reported. Authorities retrieved suspected counterfeit goods worth more than VND 200 million or US$7,700.
Real estate: Vietnam developers report record-high inventories in Q2 2025
Inventories of listed Vietnamese developers, including Novaland, Vinhomes, Vingroup, Khang Dien and Kinh Bac, reached a record high of VND 531,000 billion or US$20.42 billion in the second quarter, up 11 percent year-to-date, according to VnExpress. Analysts interviewed view the build-up as a sign of market recovery rather than distress, with most holdings tied to land banks and projects under construction.
Currency: Vietnam Dong steady, repos shrink, interbank rates climb, Monday
The State Bank of Vietnam set the central exchange rate at VND 25,291 per US$1 on August 25, down 7 dong from August 22. The dong held stable in unofficial markets, with the black-market mid-rate unchanged at VND 26,545 per US$1, widening the gap with Google Finance’s mid-market rate to 0.91 percent.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index drops nearly 2 percent, foreign investors net sell US$68 million, Monday
Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index closed at 1,614.03 points on August 25, down 31.44 points or 1.91 percent, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange. Total market trading value reached VND 42.27 trillion or US$1.63 billion.
Agriculture: China, Cambodia Vietnam’s top export destinations for animal fodder in July 2025
Vietnam’s animal fodder and materials exports totaled $138,635,092 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant 30.79 percent increase compared to June. This strong performance contributed to a year-to-date total of $741,356,192.
Resources: Australia, Japan top export destinations for Vietnam crude oil in July
Vietnam’s crude oil exports reached $138,569,560 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant 93.32 percent increase compared to June.
Manufacturing: Vietnam exports US$179 millions in plastics in July 2025
Vietnam’s plastics exports reached $178,865,452 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a -3.65 percent decrease compared to June, which contributed to a year-to-date total of $1,363,096,085.
Retail: Thailand’s Central Retail’s Vietnam revenue grows in dong, falls in baht
Thailand’s Central Retail reported Vietnam revenues of nearly THB24.6 billion (US$756.7 million) in the first half of 2025, The Investor has reported. This is down 7 percent year-on-year when measured in Thai baht but up 2 percent in Vietnamese dong, according to its Q2 financial results.
Trade: US, Cambodia top list of Vietnam paper export destinations in July
Vietnam’s paper and paper products exports reached $188,414,328 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam’s textile, leather materials exports up 12.29 percent in July
Vietnam’s textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries exports reached $217,274,118 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s chemical products exports top US$245 millions in July
Vietnam’s chemical product exports reached $245,498,832 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for non-wood furniture in July 2025
Vietnam’s non-wood furniture exports reached $287,540,053 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Currency: Vietnam C.Bank returns to ForEx interventions on weakened local currency
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will sell foreign currency through forward contracts on 25–26 August to credit institutions with negative USD positions, Dau Tu Online has reported. The selling rate is fixed at VND 26,550 per US$1.
Agriculture: Vietnam’s top export destinations for rubber (July 2025)
Vietnam’s rubber exports reached $334,602,783 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam’s top export destinations for yarn in July
Vietnam’s yarn exports reached $371,209,645 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Agriculture: Vietnam’s top export destinations for rice (July 2025)
Vietnam’s rice exports reached $381,861,183 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for insulated wires and cables in July
Vietnam’s exports of insulated wires and cables saw a minor increase in July 2025, reaching $388,264,790, a 0.42 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Food processing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for cashew nut in July 2025
Vietnam’s cashew nut exports saw a slight decline in July 2025, reaching $460,101,818, a 0.75 percent decrease compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index slumps as foreign investors continue to sell out
The VN-Index closed at 1,645.47 on 22 August, down 42.53 points or 2.52 percent, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange. Losses were broad-based, with the VN30 down 3.25 percent and VNMidcap off 2.27 percent
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