VND in the spotlight: latest news

Vietnam is preparing for strong winds as the Fengshen storm approaches the East Sea, expected to arrive this evening, October 19. This will mark the 12th storm of the year, with forecasts indicating that it may strengthen further.

The domestic pepper price on October 13, 2025, ranges from 146,000 to 149,000 VND per kilogram. Experts predict that the price may rise to between 151,000 and 152,000 VND per kilogram later this week.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has raised its e-commerce growth forecast for 2025 to 25.5%. Initially, the target was set at 20–22 percent, but data from the first eight months indicates growth rates between 25 and 27 percent.

On September 30, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced an updated growth forecast for Viet Nam, projecting an increase to 6.7%. The ADB emphasized that the country's economy is expected to remain resilient despite ongoing challenges.

Typhoon Bualoi, also known as Storm No. 10, struck Vietnam's central coast on September 29, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall to the region.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has increased its annual e-commerce growth forecast for the business-to-consumer (B2C) sector to 25.5%.

In response to storm Bualoi, the 10th storm of the year affecting the East Vietnam Sea, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has temporarily closed four airports.

Super typhoon Ragasa, the strongest storm ever documented in the East Vietnam Sea, entered the region on Monday night and is expected to affect northern provinces.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued dispatch No. 171/CD-TTg on September 23, urging ministries and agencies to implement urgent and coordinated measures in response to super Typhoon Ragasa.

Meteorologists predict that super typhoon Ragasa, which is currently producing winds over 200 km/h in the East Sea, is expected to weaken prior to making landfall in Vietnam.

Super Typhoon Ragasa is intensifying as it approaches the East Sea, generating strong winds and high waves. Authorities have issued warnings about potential flash floods and other severe weather conditions.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, representing the Prime Minister, issued an official dispatch on September 22, instructing ministries and sectors to implement proactive and early measures in response to super Typhoon Ragasa.

UOB has raised its GDP growth forecast for Vietnam in 2025 to 7.5%, driven by a strong performance in the first half of the year, which saw a 14 percent year-on-year increase in exports. This growth was supported by enhanced market sentiment following developments in the US.

Singapore's United Overseas Bank (UOB) has revised its 2025 GDP growth forecast for Vietnam, increasing it from 6.9 percent to 7.5 percent.

Singapore's United Overseas Bank (UOB) has increased its 2025 GDP growth forecast for Vietnam to 7.5%, up from the previous estimate of 6.9%.

Viet Nam is experiencing the highest GDP growth among the ASEAN-6 countries, fueled by strong domestic performance, increased foreign direct investment (FDI), and significant public investment.