November 13, 2025
Vietnam’s car sales down 9 percent year-on-year in October, but rebound 21 percent from September
Vietnam’s auto market sold 31,844 vehicles in October 2025, down 9 percent from the same month last year but up 21 percent month-on-month, according to data from the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA).
South Korea ships US$4.9 billion of goods to Vietnam in October, down 9.48 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$4.9 billion worth of goods from South Korea, down 9.48 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 0.42 points, foreign traders net-sell US$36.89 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,631.44, down 0.42 points or 0.03 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,737.31 billion or US$824.95 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$36.89 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market rate weakens, Thursday
On November 13, the black market buy rate was VND 27,720 and the sell rate was VND 27,800, a change of 20 and 50 respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,760 (up 0.13 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,125, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,330.
Japan buys US$2.38 billion of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 9.33 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$2.38 billion worth of goods to Japan, up 9.33 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Headlines Today, November 13 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: price stabilisation gold, IFC costs perspective, South Korean packaging plant, gold import licenses, booking dispute hotel reviews, new advertising regulations, VinMetal Pomina leader CoI, exchange rates, Fitch credit risk banks , China Vietnam political bonds, iron and steel imports, Wood exports, and more.
Vietnam’s Black Market Dong Dilemma: Unpacked
A week or so ago, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) directed the Ministry of Public Security and a handful of other government bodies to help clamp down on the illegal currency trade. This may, however, put more pressure on the local currency. Here’s how.
Iron and steel imports into Vietnam, up 23.91 percent in October, China and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported iron and steel to the tune of US$996 million in October, up 23.91 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Wood products exports from Vietnam up 12.54 percent in October, USA and Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported wood and wooden products to the tune of US$1,534 million in October, 12.54 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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