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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.
Currency: Vietnam dong slips as SBV steps up liquidity support, Friday
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) set the central exchange rate at VND 25,298 per US dollar on 22 August, up 25 dong from the previous day. This marked a faster pace of depreciation after a 10-dong move on 21 August.
Consumer goods: Vietnam’s top export destinations for luggage, headgear and umbrellas in July 2025
Vietnam’s exports of luggage, headgear and umbrellas saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $411,793,364, a 3.97 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Industry: Vietnam’s top export destinations for iron and steel (July 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of iron and steel saw a decline in July 2025, reaching $546,266,238, a 10.67 percent decrease compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Agriculture: Vietnam’s top export destinations for coffee (July 2025)
Vietnam’s coffee exports saw a decrease in July 2025, reaching $555,809,045, an 18.01 percent decrease compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Roundup: August 15 to August 21
In this week’s Vietnam News Roundup: the dong weakens further, Fitch warns on rising debt, and EVN seeks to pass accumulated losses to consumers. Universities announce new tuition fees, the livestock sector calls for milk support, Sun Group gains approval for a casino project, and the VN-Index rises despite continued foreign outflows.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index surges on banking and IT, foreigners step up selling, Thursday
The VN-Index jumped 23.64 points to close at 1,688.00, up 1.42 percent, Thursday, with trading value at VND 51.55 trillion (US$1.98 billion), according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam dong continues to climb as C.bank boosts liquidity, Thrusday
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) raised the central exchange rate by 10 to 25,273, Thursday, while the Google Finance mid-market rate climbed to 26,432.44, up 42.
Electronics: Where Vietnam’s still image and video camera exports went in July 2025
Vietnam’s exports of still image, video cameras and sparts thereof saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $652,259,607, an 8.18 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for plastic products (July 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of plastic products saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $660,214,722, a 6.01 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Agriculture: Vietnam’s top export destinations for fruits and vegetables (July 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of fruits and vegetables saw a slight decrease in July 2025, reaching $764,843,531, a 5.21 percent decrease compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Seafood: Where Vietnam’s fishery products exports went in July 2025
Vietnam’s exports of fishery products saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $971,581,934, a 7.21 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Why Vietnam’s “Market Principles” Land Pricing Policy Reversal Push is Worth Watching
Vietnam’s new Land Law tied land prices to the market, driving sharp increases in fees and taxes. This has not been popular, and the backlash has spurred calls to return to state-set valuations. This would, however, not bode well for Vietnam’s market-orientated reform agenda.
Education: Vietnamese universities release 2025–2026 tuition fee plans
More than 130 universities have published their expected tuition fees for new students in the 2025–2026 academic year, ranging from VND 9.8 million (US$377) to VND 170 million (US$6,538) per year with the average falling between VND 15–40 million (US$577–1,538), VNExpress has reported.
Dairy: Vietnam livestock association calls for urgent support to domestic milk production
Vietnam’s livestock industry has warned that heavy reliance on imported milk is threatening the sustainability of domestic dairy farming, urging the government to adopt new policies that prioritise local raw milk production and protect household farmers, according to a post on its website.
Stock market: VN-Index climbs as foreign investors continue to net sell
The VN-Index closed at 1,664.36, up 10.16 points or 0.61 percent, with trading value at VND 68.08 trillion (US$2.62 billion), according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam dong steady as black market premium narrows, repos decline, Wednesday
The State Bank of Vietnam central exchange rate rose by 8 to 25,263 Wednesday, with the Google Finance mid-market rate climbing 70 to 26,389.96.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for toys and sports requisites (July 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of toys and sports requisites experienced a substantial surge in July 2025, reaching $1,097,125,242, a 27.85 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for wood and wooden products (July 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of wood and wooden products saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $1,471,787,531, a 9.09 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Shoes: Vietnam’s footwear exports to the US jump 16 percent in July
Vietnam’s exports of footwear saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $2,194,501,234, a 3.19 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam’s top export destinations for textiles and garments (July 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of textiles and garments saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $3,910,792,868, an 8.72 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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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