VND in the spotlight: latest news

Singapore's stock market is set to open on Thursday, December 18, with mixed signals. Recent domestic data and economist forecasts indicate a more cautious outlook for the market. Investors will be closely monitoring key stocks and economic indicators as they prepare for the trading day ahead.

Vietnam's banking sector is poised for recovery with improved profit forecasts. However, analysts caution that growth may be inconsistent and primarily focused among certain banks.

Despite a decrease in pressures on the exchange rate and interest rates, the Vietnamese dong is anticipated to experience ongoing depreciation pressures in 2026.

A significant cold spell is expected to hit northern Vietnam on December 13-14, with temperatures in certain high mountainous regions potentially dropping below 5 degrees Celsius.

Satellite cities are set to become the primary drivers of real estate growth in Vietnam over the next decade, fueled by significant infrastructure investments.

Vietnam's coffee production is projected to hit 30.8 million 60-kilogram bags in the 2025/26 market year, reflecting an increase of approximately 6% from the previous year.

A tropical depression near the Philippines is expected to diminish quickly and is unlikely to impact Vietnam, as it interacts with a cold air front.

Vietnam aims for over 10% economic growth in 2026, which is likely to challenge its monetary policy as authorities navigate various complexities.

A tropical depression is expected to enter the East Sea on Monday and will move slightly southward as it interacts with cold air.

Natural disasters in Vietnam have resulted in significant economic losses, estimated at 97 trillion Vietnamese dong, which is roughly equivalent to 3.86 billion U.S. dollars, as of 2025.

Fourteen rainfall records were broken as a series of three storm systems severely impacted central and south-central Vietnam in November, resulting in significant historical flooding.

Malaysia's economy is projected to grow between 4.3% and 4.7% in 2026, showing resilience amidst ongoing global uncertainties, according to economic experts.

Storm Koto has downgraded to a tropical depression over the central East Sea as of Monday. However, the system is still anticipated to cause heavy rain and rough seas off the coast of Vietnam.

Typhoon Koto, the 15th storm of the 2025 season in the East Sea, has unexpectedly weakened and been downgraded to a tropical depression ahead of predictions.

Tropical Storm Koto is gradually losing strength as it moves over the central East Sea and is expected to dissipate into a low-pressure area at sea.

As of November 15, 2025, Vietnam's total import-export turnover reached over USD 801 billion, marking the highest figure in the nation's history and exceeding the Ministry of Industry and Trade's forecasts. This achievement positions Vietnam among the world's top 15 trading nations.

Vietnam's south-central region is on high alert for potential flooding and landslides due to a forecast of heavy rain on Tuesday, driven by the effects of Storm Koto and a cold snap.

Storm Koto, the 15th storm of the year, is moving slowly across the East Sea and is expected to weaken prior to making landfall in Central Vietnam.

Tropical weather systems pose a significant threat to central and southern Vietnam as Storm Koto changes course three times while approaching from the northeast. Additionally, a rare tropical depression has formed in the East Sea, intensifying concerns for the region.

Storm Koto is slowing down and weakening off the central coast of Vietnam due to a cold air mass from the north. Forecasts indicate that the storm will continue to lose strength in the coming days.

A man in Lam Dong province lost his life when his basket boat capsized due to high waves. Additionally, strong winds and turbulent seas resulted in another boat being overturned.

A new tropical depression has formed near Malaysia and is expected to enter the East Sea shortly, complicating the trajectory of Typhoon Koto.

Storm Koto is anticipated to bring moderate to heavy rainfall to south-central Vietnam as it approaches from the East Vietnam Sea, leading to warnings of significant flood and landslide risks in Da Nang and Lam Dong provinces.

Typhoon Koto, currently producing sustained winds of 118 to 133 km/h and gusts reaching 167 to 185 km/h, is expected to gradually weaken starting November 28 as it approaches Central Vietnam.

Tropical storm Koto has entered the eastern area of the central East Sea, marking its status as the 15th named storm in Vietnam's 2025 storm season.