December 4, 2025
Mexico buys US$666 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 7.51 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$666 million worth of goods to Mexico, up 7.51 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 5.47 points, foreign traders net-buy US$39.58 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,737.24, up 5.47 points or 0.32 percent, with a total trading value of VND 26,537.32 billion or US$1007.11 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$39.58 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong stronger too, Thursday
On December 4, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,150 and the sell rate was VND 27,200, a change of 300 and 320, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,175 (down 1.13 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,152, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,373.
Cosmetics imports into Vietnam, up 3.10 percent in October, Singapore and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported cosmetics to the tune of US$141 million in October, up from US$137 million in September, a change of 3.10 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Canada buys US$676 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 2.39 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$676 million worth of goods to Canada, up 2.39 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, December 4 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: private investment power sector, ASF pig culls, high tech park challenges, HCMC free trade zone proposal, cement production, new airport December 19 deadline, Hanoi beer relocation, inter-bank rates 3-year high, margin lending limits, strike action garment factory, EU concerns VN ILO commitments, bank risk, Novaland bonds repayment goal, new airport next phase, Imports from Belgium, opinion: Hanoi EV transition, and more.
Cement production in Vietnam up 7.50 percent in October
Vietnam produced 16.76 million tons of cement in October, up 7.50 percent from 15.59 million tons in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
EU advisory group say Vietnam failing key International Labour Organization obligations under EVFTA
The European Union Domestic Advisory Group has said that Vietnam’s progress on labour rights has not kept pace with the economic benefits generated by the EU-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement, in a statement released December 1.
In today’s Vietnam news: Credit limits removed for some major projects, Estonian web security company market entry, Vingroup’s Vuong becomes major shareholder LP Bank,
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
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