How trade deficit affecting Vietnam's foreign exchange flows, currency

How trade deficit affecting Vietnam's foreign exchange flows, currency

Vietnam recorded its first trade deficit in nearly a decade during the first five months of the year, but the impact on the country's foreign exchange balance and currency has so far remained limited, according to Can Van Luc, chief economist at state-controlled bank BIDV.

Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical Complex turns profitable in Q1 on full-capacity operations

Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical Complex turns profitable in Q1 on full-capacity operations

Priced for crisis, primed for growth: Vietnam’s bifurcated stock market

Priced for crisis, primed for growth: Vietnam’s bifurcated stock market

The VN-Index is trading at a 13x forward P/E valuation versus 15% expected earnings growth in 2026, but over 70% of the market is trading at below a 10x P/E, a valuation which is consistent with past crisis conditions, writes Michael Kokalari, chief economist at VinaCapital.

Thailand revises up 2026 growth outlook

Thailand revises up 2026 growth outlook

Thailand's GDP grew by 2.5% in the fourth quarter of 2025, with a full-year growth of 2.4%, beating expectations, according to the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).

Thailand revises up 2026 growth outlook

Thailand revises up 2026 growth outlook

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