October 24, 2025
Digital cameras and parts imports for Vietnam, up 0.37 percent in September, China and Taiwan top suppliers
Vietnam’s imports of still image, video cameras and parts reached US$233.40 million in September, down 0.37 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$1.83 billion.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 3.88 points, foreign traders net-sell US$66.91 million, Friday
The VN-Index fell 3.88 points, or 0.23 percent, to close at 1,683.18 on 24 October, with foreign investors net-offloading US$66.91 million worth of stocks, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam dong exchange rates hold steady, Friday
The State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate remained unchanged at VND 25,098 per US$1, while the black-market rate stayed flat, with buying at VND 27,520 and selling at VND 27,620, keeping the mid-market rate at VND 27,570 per US$1.
Vietnam News Headlines Today, Business & Economy, 24 October 2025
Vietnam news today with a focus on business and the economy in short, sharp summaries with a Western perspective, without the propaganda.
Vietnam News Roundup: October 17 to October 23
In this week’s Vietnam News Roundup: Vietnam’s Government Inspectorate found that five major banks misused VND 255.1 trillion or US$9.8 billion from corporate bond issuances, while the dong weakened on the black market, Japan’s O Mon power project underperformed, an Australian businessman was detained for fraud, Poland ratified EVIPA, and foreign investors net-sold US$172 million on the VN-Index, and more.
Powdered milk production in Vietnam up 6.63 percent in September 2025
Vietnam’s powdered milk production rose 6.63 percent month-on-month in September to 13 thousand tons, according to data from the National Statistics Office.
UK buys US$745 million of Vietnam’s exports in September, down 6.92 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s exports to the United Kingdom fell by 6.92 percent month-on-month to US$745.44 million in September 2025, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports totalled US$6.22 billion, led by electronics, machinery, and footwear.
Bags, headgear and umbrella exports from Vietnam to the USA down 11.93 percent in September
The United States remained Vietnam’s largest market, though exports fell 16.83 percent to US$156.70 million. Shipments to Japan also dropped 16 percent to US$23.75 million, while the Netherlands decreased 7.22 percent to US$20.46 million.
In today’s Vietnam news: Vietnam Airlines trading restrictions removed, Insurance payouts VSS, Car sales June, 23+ years prison term recommended counterfeit supplements, Counterfeit shoes
In today’s Vietnam news: Government to inject cash into Agribank, IMF growth forecast raised, German industrial gas plant investment, VN garment maker Amazon legal
In today’s Vietnam news: Construction labour demand impacting garment industry, ADB growth forecasts, Bloomberg survey GDP growth expectations, Starlink orders open, Seafood industry call
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