November 4, 2025
Sweden buys US$109 million of Vietnam’s exports in September, up 0.12 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s exports to Sweden reached US$108.85 million in September 2025, up 0.12 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Black market Vietnam dong exchange rate jumps, official rate holds steady, Tuesday
Vietnam’s exchange rate movements on 4 November 2025 showed minor fluctuations, with the black market mid-rate rising to VND 27,805 per US$1, up 30 dong or 0.11 percent from the previous day.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 34.98 points, foreign traders net-buy US$45.73 million, Tuesday
Vietnam’s stock market surged on 4 November 2025, with the VN-Index climbing 34.98 points, or 2.16 percent, to close at 1,651.98, with foreign traders net-buying US$45.73 million worth of stocks, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Cotton imports into Vietnam, down 26.51 percent in September, USA and Australia top suppliers
Vietnam’s cotton imports fell sharply to US$166.89 million in September, down 26.51 percent month-on-month, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Total imports in the first nine months of 2025 reached US$2.26 billion, led by the United States, Brazil, and Australia.
Vietnam News Headlines Today, November 4 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: Swedish business delegation, draft solar policy, gold miner profit surge, youth unemployment, NSO data collection challenges, domestic outbound expansion, HCMC tourism, Saigon Zoo YTD profit, regulating livestreaming sales, and more.
Upgrade Pending: Vietnam Stock Market Outlook November 2025
Vietnam’s stock market enters November weighed down by foreign outflows, bond-market scrutiny, and uncertainty over the timing of the FTSE Russell upgrade to emerging-market status. Despite October’s announcement that HoSE could be reclassified in 2026, the VN-Index continued its decline, losing 22 points as investors stayed cautious.
Motor vehicle production in Vietnam up 2.48 percent in September
Vietnam produced 39,000 motor vehicles in September, up 2.48 percent month-on-month, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office. Total output in the first nine months of 2025 reached 338,000 units, representing a 53 percent year-on-year increase, reflecting a recovery in both domestic demand and export-oriented assembly.
Mobile phone production in Vietnam up 1.59 percent in September
Vietnam produced 16 million cellular phones in September, up 1.59 percent month-on-month, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office. Total output for the first nine months of 2025 reached 140 million units, up 2 percent year-on-year, maintaining steady growth despite global demand headwinds.
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