October 30, 2025
Currency: Vietnam C.bank leaves central exchange rate flat, Thursday
The black-market USD/VND mid-rate rose slightly to 27,780 on October 30 from 27,725 a day earlier, a 0.20 percent increase. Conversely, the official State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) central rate stayed flat at 25,091.
Animal feed production in Vietnam up 0.70 percent in September 2025
Vietnam’s animal feed production rose slightly in September 2025, reaching 1.31 million tonnes, up 0.70 percent from August, according to data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 16.26 points, foreign traders net-sell US$44.71 million, Thursday
The VN-Index fell 16.26 points to 1,669.57 on total trading value of VND 23.83 trillion or US$904.42 million, with foreign traders net-selling US$44.71 million worth of stocks, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Belgium ships US$90.21 million of goods to Vietnam in September, up 55.61 percent
Vietnam’s imports from Belgium rose 55.61 percent month-on-month to US$90.21 million in September 2025, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Headlines Today, Business & Economy, 30 October 2025
In today’s headlines: HCMC stimulus plans, green transition HCMC, securities firms’ profits, Japan perceptions of gold vs Vietnam, green growth, FDI inflows amid tariff changes, weekend trade agreement, gold discussion at NA, exports to the Philippines, Vingroup HCMC underground development, unlicensed crypto exchanges, and more.
What’s New in the Latest Vietnam-US Joint Statement on Trade?
A trade Framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade between Vietnam and the United States was announced over the weekend. Here are the key takeaways.
Philippines buys US$347 billion of Vietnam’s exports in September, down 38.76 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s exports to the Philippines declined sharply in September 2025 to US$346.89 million, down 38.76 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports totalled US$4.28 billion.
Pharmaceutical products imports into Vietnam, up 34.34 percent in September, USA and France top suppliers
Vietnam’s pharmaceutical imports rose 34.34 percent month-on-month to US$414.51 million in September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$3.21 billion, led by strong growth from the United States, France, and Germany. The US surged 143 percent month-on-month, becoming a key supplier alongside France
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
In today’s Vietnam news: Arrest over book about Ho Chi Minh, HSR project disbursement, More coal power under consideration, MPS minister meets Japanese delivery
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