November 17, 2025
Tourists arriving in Vietnam up 13.8 percent in October over September
In October, Total accounted for 1,732,942 tourist arrivals, an increase of 13.80 percent from September, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 18.96 points, foreign traders net-sell US$34.54 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,654.42, up 18.96 points or 1.16 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,531.19 billion or US$817.12 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$34.54 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, Monday
On November 17, Vietnam’s black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,700 and the sell rate was VND 27,750, a change of 70 and 150 respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,725 (down 0.40 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,120, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,357.
Indonesia ships US$939.25 million of goods to Vietnam in October, down 2.29 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$939 million worth of goods from Indonesia, down 2.29 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Headlines Today, November 17 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: aviation competition concerns, seafood producer performance good, Phillip Morris public health support, recruitment scams, VinFast pivot to hybrid, dishwasher prices, electric vehicle charging warning, VinFast real estate, drone production, VinFast recruiting in Ha Tinh, exports to the Philippines, LPG production, plastic products imports, phone exports, and more.
Philippines buys US$377 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 8.73 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$377 million worth of goods to Philippines, up 8.73 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production in Vietnam up 17.10 percent in October
Vietnam produced 74.57 thousand tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in October, up 17.10 percent from 63.68 thousand tons in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
In today’s Vietnam news: Credit limits removed for some major projects, Estonian web security company market entry, Vingroup’s Vuong becomes major shareholder LP Bank,
In today’s Vietnam news: More land for Trump golf course, Hanoi metro awarded Vingroup, Rising bank bond interest rates, GE contract stalled power plant
In today’s Vietnam news: MSCI market review, Russia’s Gazprom abandons LNG plant project, Horror movie making warning, Banking risk analysis, Denmark-VN ethanol cooperation, Work
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This is an interview with Dr Nuno F. Ribeiro, Associate Professor, International Tourism & Hospitality Management at Copenhagen Business College, formerly of RMIT Vietnam. It