December 1, 2025
Chemical products exports from Vietnam up 0.68 percent in October, China and South Korea top buyers
Vietnam exported chemical products to the tune of US$240 million in October, up 0.68 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Australia buys US$644 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, down 6.84 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$644 million worth of goods to Australia, down 6.84 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 10.68 points, foreign traders net-sell US$11.39 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,701.67, up 10.68 points or 0.63 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,041.71 billion or US$798.55 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$11.39 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market rate stronger, Monday
On December 1, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,620, and the sell rate was VND 27,720, a change of 30 and 10, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,670 (down 0.07 percent), according to Ty Gia USD.
Italy ships US$175.83 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 18.36 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$175.83 million worth of goods from Italy, up from US$148.56 million in September, a change of 18.36 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector expands for a fifth straight month: S&P Global
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector has expanded for a fifth straight month in November, though severe storms have disrupted supply chains and moderated the pace of growth, according to the S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index.
Chemicals exports from Vietnam up 0.34 percent in October, China and Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported chemicals to the tune of US$263 million in October, up 0.34 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, December 1 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: emissions standards, PM logistics target, talent competitiveness index, SK entertainment hub development, new Aeon mall, build-transfer proposed LL revisions, high tech incentives, foreign teacher qualifications, Phu Quoc power cable cut, flower industry under pressure, outbound investment regulations, Trump-developer stalled port project, phone components production, cashew nut imports, exports to Hong Kong, motor vehicles imports, and more.
Phone components production in Vietnam up 1.95 percent in October
Vietnam produced VND 66.01 trillion worth of phone components in October, up 1.95 percent from 64.75 trillion dong in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Cashew nut imports into Vietnam, down 35.64 percent in October, Ivory Coast and Cambodia top suppliers
Vietnam imported cashew nuts to the tune of US$258 million in October, down from US$401 million in September, a change of -35.64 percent, 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
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