December 3, 2025
Brazil ships US$442.24 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 6.54 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$442.24 million worth of goods from Brazil, up from US$415.10 million in September, a change of 6.54 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam government bond auction sells US$298 million out of US$493.2 million offered
The State Treasury put VND 13,000 billion (US$493.2 million) of government bonds up for auction on 3 December, but only the ten-year tranche managed to sell, yielding VND 7,850 billion (US$298 million) out of a possible VND 8,000 billion (US$303.7 million), according to the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 14.71 points, foreign traders net-buy US$138.37 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,731.77, up 14.71 points or 0.86 percent, with a total trading value of VND 28,594.96 billion or US$1085.20 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$138.37 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank holds central exchange rate steady, black market stronger, Wednesday
On December 3, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,450 and the sell rate was VND 27,520, a change of 70 and 100, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,485 (down 0.31 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,153, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,373.
Belgium ships US$61.45 million of goods to Vietnam in October, down 31.88 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$61.45 million worth of goods from Belgium, down from US$90.21 million in September, a change of -31.88 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Cotton imports into Vietnam, up 12.26 percent in October, USA and Australia top suppliers
Vietnam imported cotton to the tune of US$187 million in October, up from US$167 million in September, a change of 12.26 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, December 3 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: legislated open hours petrol stations, Xanh GSM 23 percent VinFast sales, corporate bonds maturing December, Foxconn Bac Ninh expansion, Czech real-estate development Hai Phong, meat imports, influencer club launch, power generators deployed to Phu Quoc, new ILO leader, NetZero + revised geology law, vegetable prices settle, foreign trading certification recognition, rare earth policy development, approved energy projects, Hanoi EV basement charging ban, rice exports, motorbike production, and more.
Vietnam Stock Market Outlook December 2025: The Power of VIC
In November, Vietnam’s key indexes continued to climb, though largely on the back of a standout performance from Vietnam’s biggest conglomerate by market capitalisation, Vingroup (VIC), which gained 36 percent. In this context, this article looks at the stock market’s key performance indicators and data points in November.
Rice exports from Vietnam down 23.86 percent in October, Ghana and Ivory Coast top buyers
Vietnam exported rice to the tune of US$177 million in October, down 23.86 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
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