November 20, 2025
Aluminium production in Vietnam up 2.83 percent in October
Vietnam produced 127.12 thousand tons of aluminium production in October, up 2.83 percent from 123.62 thousand tons in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 6.99 points, foreign traders net-buy US$11.04 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,655.99, up 6.99 points or 0.42 percent, with a total trading value of VND 19,675.24 billion or US$746.69 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$11.04 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank central exchange rate, black market dong, stronger, Thursday
On November 20, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,730 and the sell rate was VND 27,800, a change of 10 and 20 respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,765 (down 0.05 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,130, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,379.
UK ships US$87.35 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 3.18 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$87 million worth of goods from UK, up 3.18 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
France buys US$342 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 1.39 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$342 million worth of goods to France, up 1.39 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Headlines Today, November 20 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: cashless payments surge, new leader state debt agency, VinMetal development details, industrial real estate profits, South-South energy investment Laos, vegetable prices jump, Bac Ninh residential rent regulations, new footwear parts factory Bac Ninh, MPS 2nd arrest warrant VN in Germany, removing land-use fees on purpose change, high-end washing machines discounted, cold water on Mekong port plan, pho prices pressure, HOREA rejects real estate transaction centre suggestion, China tea franchise downsizes, toy/sporting goods exports, and more.
Toys & sporting goods exports from Vietnam down 9.56 percent in October, to USA down 4 percent MoM
Vietnam exported toys and sporting goods to the tune of US$962 million in October, down 9.56 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
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