November 28, 2025
Australia ships US$783.86 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 51.19 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$784 million worth of goods from Australia, up 51.19 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 6.67 points, foreign traders net-buy US$12.56 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,690.99, up 6.67 points or 0.40 percent, with a total trading value of VND 23,745.25 billion or US$901.15 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$12.56 million worth of equities, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong stronger, Friday
On November 28, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,650 and the sell rate was VND 27,730, a change of 20 and 20, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,690 (down 0.07 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,155, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,363.
Belgium buys US$275 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, down 6.74 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$275 million worth of goods to Belgium, down 6.74 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Pharmaceutical products imports into Vietnam, down 15.56 percent in October, USA and France top suppliers
Vietnam imported pharmaceutical products to the tune of US$350 million in October, down -15.56 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, November 28 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: State Treasury US$ purchases, Ninh Binh airport plans, HD Bank Vietjet divestment, credit-risk provisioning jump, land-use fees petition, official response VAT challenges, ocean plastic denial, Coca-Cola tax ruling, corporate transparency calls, education reforms response, Vingroup-VinFast debt to equity conversion, conditional business line cut expansion, textile, leather and footwear materials exports, beer production, stock market performance Thursday, exchange rates Thursday, imports from Taiwan, and more.
Textile, leather and footwear materials exports from Vietnam up 2.70 percent in October, Indonesia and Cambodia top buyers
Vietnam exported Textile, leather and footwear materials to the tune of US$204 million in October, 2.70 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Petrol stations run dry in parts of Vietnam as falling fuel prices squeeze retailers’ margins, despite petrol dropping below US$0.76 per litre. Meanwhile, the
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
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