November 19, 2025
Chemical products imports into Vietnam, up 0.52 percent in October, China and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported chemical products to the tune of US$701 million in October, up 0.52 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Switching Gears: Vietnam’s Economy in October 2025
The National Statistics Office (NSO) has released its October economic update. This article breaks down the key data points and policy factors that shaped Vietnam’s economic landscape in October 2025 as well as the most recent economic news and developments.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 10.92 points, foreign traders net-sell US$24.71 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,649.00, down 10.92 points or 0.66 percent, with a total trading value of VND 24,312.63 billion or US$922.68 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$24.71 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam central exchange rate holds steady, black market dong weakens, Wednesday
On November 19, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,740 and the sell rate was VND 27,820, a change of 30 and 50 respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,780 (up 0.14 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,132, the same as yesterday, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,376.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Asia were up 19.8 percent in October
In October, Asia accounted for 1,376,126 tourist arrivals, an increase of 10.60 percent from September, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Gasoline and oil production in Vietnam up 3.17 percent in October
Vietnam produced 1,895.59 thousand tons of gasoline and oil production in October, up 3.17 percent from 1,837.43 thousand tons in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam News Headlines Today, November 19 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: circumvention investigation steel, selling unapproved real estate, gold black market, VAT tax rewards for consumers, role of media in gold market, Novaland high-profile share exits, Thai supercenter in Danang, bancassurance reform debate, foreign ETF withdrawals HoSE, construction materials oversupply, listed real estate developer performance Q3, Vingroup defendant investigated by police, Novaland continues delayed bond payment, securities trading fines, imports from India, exports to Germany, exchange rate Tuesday, and more.
India ships US$504.72 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 1.44 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$505 million worth of goods from India, up 1.44 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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
In today’s Vietnam news: Thailand vs Vietnam tourism, India missile purchase final stages, Airport rail connections Long Thanh, BESS development Northern Vietnam, New US
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
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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