November 18, 2025
Germany buys US$818 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 7.64 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$818 million worth of goods to Germany, up 7.64 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate VND 12, black market weaker by VND 15, Tuesday
On November 18, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,710 and the sell rate was VND 27,770, a change of 10 and 20 respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,740 (up 0.05 percent), according to Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 5.50 points, foreign traders net-sell US$1.75 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,659.92, up 5.50 points or 0.33 percent, with a total trading value of VND 22,663.62 billion or US$860.10 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$1.75 million worth of equities, Tuesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Iron and steel products imports into Vietnam, up 0.34 percent in October, China and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported iron and steel products to the tune of US$731 million in October, up 0.34 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Headlines Today, November 18 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: unregistered solar installation fines, Egroup investigation completed, fuel mix changes, footwear industry body + Vietnam minister, black market powdered milk, HCMC budget shortfall, Bamboo Capital auditor disagreement & replacement, S&P Global invests, Thai meat revenue falls, debtor auction fails, Apax Leaders leader prosecution, Thai milk factory southern Vietnam, Aeon Mall Dong Nai approved, real estate expert future value priced in, fruit & veg exports, phone imports, Tourist arrivals, and more.
Fruits and vegetables exports from Vietnam down 29.36 percent in October, China and USA top buyers
Vietnam exported fruits and vegetables to the tune of US$927 million in October, down 29.36 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Phone imports into Vietnam, up 0.08 percent in October, China and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof to the tune of US$1,208 million in October, up 0.08 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Financial difficulties at two major gym chains raise questions about consumer spending and household finances in Vietnam. Meanwhile, a Chinese contractor joins Vingroup’s US$3.9
Vietnam’s central bank moves to rebuild foreign exchange reserves despite mounting inflation pressures, raising questions about the government’s economic strategy. Meanwhile, reports of Vingroup-linked
Vietnam’s government forecasts a 40 percent surge in property-related revenue in 2027 despite weakening real estate transactions, raising questions about the sustainability of its
This is an interview with Chris Walker, a Vietnam Sourcing Expert with Vietnam Factory Tours how rising oil prices and the Middle East crisis are
This is an interview with John Gardner, CEO and Founding Partner, at Optimum Hospitality in Ho Chi Minh City. It covers fuel price impacts on:
This is an interview with Dr Nuno F. Ribeiro, Associate Professor, International Tourism & Hospitality Management at Copenhagen Business College, formerly of RMIT Vietnam. It