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.
Currency: Vietnam dong edges weaker as black market premium widens, repo injections rise
The State Bank of Vietnam central exchange rate rose by 10 to 25,255 Tuesday, while the Google Finance mid-market rate edged up to 26,320.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index climbs, foreign traders extend net selling
The VN-Index rose 17.83 points, or 1.09 percent, to close at 1,654.20 on August 19, with total trading value reaching VND 54.75 trillion (US$2.1 billion), according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for machines and equipment (July 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of machine, equipment, tools and instruments saw a significant increase in July 2025, reaching $5,309,444,041, a 10.74 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 mobile phones & phone parts (July 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof saw a significant increase in July 2025, reaching $5,566,430,680, a 24.02 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Electronics: Vietnam’s top export destinations for computers and electrical products (July 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof saw a decrease in July 2025, reaching $9,001,729,731, a -2.89 percent decrease compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Industry: Vietnam’s top import origins for chemicals (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of Chemicals saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $693,447,791, a 3.96 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Cars & motorbikes: Vietnam automotive financing market to reach US$33.3 billion by 2033: Report
Vietnam’s automotive financing market, valued at US$11.5 billion in 2024, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12.55 percent to reach US$33.3 billion by 2033, according to a report from Astute Analytica. Rising incomes, low vehicle penetration, and surging demand for loans are driving expansion.
Animal feed: Vietnam market forecast to nearly double by 2034: Report
Vietnam’s feed market is valued at US$729 million in 2025 and is projected to reach US$1.49 billion by 2034, growing at a compound annual rate of 8.3 percent, according to a report from Markets and Research.
Currency: Vietnam official-unofficial exchange rate gap widens as interbank rates climb, Monday
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) set the central exchange rate at VND 25,245 per US$1 Monday, down 4 dong from August 15. Conversely, on the market, Google Finance’s mid rate edged up to VND 26,299.94 per US$, a 30-dong increase.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index edges up as foreign investors net sell US$74.8 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,636.37 on Monday, gaining 6.37 points or 0.39 percent, with market liquidity at VND 45.09 trillion or US$1.73 billion, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange. Blue chips moved modestly, with the VN30 adding 3.12 points to 1,786.37, while mid- and small-caps outperformed, both rising over 1.4 percent.
Automotive: Vietnam tyre market to reach US$4.28 billion by 2030
Vietnam’s tyre market was valued at US$3.13 billion in 2024 and is projected at US$4.28 billion by 2030, a 5.37 percent CAGR, according to a report from Research and Markets. The increase is being driven by rising vehicle production, increased domestic rubber supply, and supportive tax policy.
Industry: Vietnam’s top import origins for iron and steel products (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of iron and steel products saw a significant increase in July 2025, reaching $784,908,899, a 12.82 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Healthcare: Vietnam’s top import origins for pharmaceutical materials (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of pharmaceutical materials saw a decrease in July 2025, reaching $37,530,535, a -14.07 percent decrease compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Food & beverage: Vietnam’s top import origins for pastries, sweets and cereal products (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of pastries, sweets and cereal products saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $49,767,763, a 2.97 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top import origins for plastic products (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of plastic products saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $979,493,044, an 8.25 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Gambling: Vietnam’s Sun Group to build US$2 billion Van Don casino complex
Quang Ninh’s People’s Committee has approved Van Don Sun, a Sun Group subsidiary, to develop a casino-tourism complex in the Van Don Economic Zone, The Investor has reported. The project will pilot access for Vietnamese gamblers under strict criteria.
Food & beverage: Vietnam’s top import origins for wheat (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of wheat saw a decrease in July 2025, reaching $60,561,540, a -31.41 percent decrease compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Chemicals: Vietnam’s top import origins for insecticides and rodenticides (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of insecticides and rodenticides saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $87,140,376, a 2.26 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Resources: Vietnam’s top import origins for precious stones, metals, and articles thereof (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of precious stones, metals, and articles thereof saw a significant increase in July 2025, reaching $98,039,430, a 37.31 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Agriculture: Vietnam’s top import origins for rubber products (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of rubber products saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $113,028,020, a 5.40 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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