November 12, 2025
USA ships US$1.57 billion of goods to Vietnam in October, up 3.24 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$1,571 million worth of goods from USA, up 3.24 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$15,232 million worth of goods from USA.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 38.25 points, foreign traders net-sell US$14.42 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,631.86, up 38.25 points or 2.40 percent, with a total trading value of VND 22,145.74 billion or US$840.45 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$14.42 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, Wednesday
On 12 November 2025, the black market buy rate was VND 27,700 and the sell rate was VND 27,750, a change of 120 and 100 respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,725 (up 0.40 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,129, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,352.
China buys US$7.3 billion of Vietnam’s exports in October, down 4.76 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$7,256 billion worth of goods to China, down 4.76 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$56,984 million worth of goods to China.
Vietnam News Headlines Today, November 12 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: Vietnam Treasury buys US dollars, Bamboo Capital collateral sale, Saigon One Truong My Lan, sugar prices down, FLC progress report, FLC & Bamboo Airways, Germany-Vietnam gas project, Japan eyewear retail HCMC, Law on Investment amendments, stock market Tuesday, exchange rates Tuesday, textiles and garments exports, nuclear fuel delivery, Taiwan bid CPTPP China Vietnam, steel industry challenges, computer imports, US-Vietnam trade negotiations, and more.
Computer imports into Vietnam, down 6.01 percent in October, China and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof to the tune of US$13,100 million in October down 6.01 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Footwear exports from Vietnam up 18.99 percent in October, USA and Netherlands top buyers
Vietnam exported footwear to the tune of US$2,032 million in October, up 18.99 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year to date, Vietnam had exported US$19,827 million worth of footwear by the end of October.
In today’s Vietnam news: Fuel prices cut, Double-digit growth target reinforced, New airport services delay approval requested, TikTok VN investment, Bybit in Vietnam, LG
In today’s Vietnam news: VN renews antidumping tariffs on Thai sugar, Power supply challenges continue, USTR tariffs forced labour, AMRO growth forecast downgrade, Foreign
In today’s Vietnam news: Fund outflows May, New HCMC airport trial operations to begin September, M&A HCMC 2026, Compensation for gas-to-electric bike switch Hanoi,
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