October 20, 2025
Singapore ships US$455.89 million of goods to Vietnam in September, up 9.34 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s imports from Singapore rose 9.34 percent in September 2025 to US$455.89 million, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 94.76 points, foreign traders net-sell US$77.99m (HPG MSN SSI DXG CTG), Monday
Vietnam’s stock market saw a sharp selloff as all major indexes fell between 4 and 6 percent and foreign traders net-offloading US$77.99 million in equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
One us dollars buys 27,340 Vietnam dong on the black market, down 45 dong, Monday
The State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was unchanged at VND 25,101 per US dollar on Monday, but the black market buy rate rose slightly to VND 27,240 per US dollar.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Australia, NZ and the Pacific up 25.4 percent in September
Tourist arrivals from Oceania reached 48,682 in September, up 25 percent from August and 9 percent higher year-on-year, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Vietnam PM outlines 10 percent GDP growth target for 2026 at NA opening
At the 10th session of the 15th National Assembly earlier today, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh outlined 2026 goals for the government of at least 10 percent GDP growth, GDP per capita of US$5,400–5,500, and CPI around 4.5 percent, Tuoi Tre has reported.
Textile, footwear materials imports for Vietnam, up 13.98 percent month-on-month in September, China and USA top suppliers
Vietnam’s imports of textile, leather, and footwear materials and auxiliaries rose to US$661.94 million in September, up 13.98 percent from August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fishery product exports from Vietnam down 5.63 percent in September 2025, China and USA top buyers
Vietnam’s fishery exports declined slightly in September, totalling US$1.01 billion, down 5.63 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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