December 8, 2025
Vietnam textile & garment exports down 6.48 percent in November, down .69 percent to USA
Vietnam exported textiles and garments to the tune of US$2,973 million in November, down from US$3,179 million in October, a change of -6.48 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 12.42 points, foreign traders net-sell US$71.50 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,753.74, up 12.42 points or 0.71 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,497.37 billion or US$815.84 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$71.50 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 8, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,200 and the sell rate was VND 27,250, a change of 0 and 10, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,225 (down 0.02 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 26,361.
Vietnam footwear exports up 2.16 percent in November, to USA up 2.14 percent
Vietnam exported footwear to the tune of US$2,076 million in November, up from US$2,032 million in October, a change of 2.16 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, December 8 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: arrest in speech crackdown, foreign judges on IFC courts, Ben Thanh–Can Gio rail, storm impact GDP, HSR THACO technical support, Dong Nai LNG plants online, new trading accounts fall, HSR resettlement Nghe An, credit growth, questions re: HSR bidders, pumped hydro delays, Vingroup Africa, fund performance, gold loans auction, local firms struggling abroad, CPI November, and more.
In today’s Vietnam news: Fund outflows May, New HCMC airport trial operations to begin September, M&A HCMC 2026, Compensation for gas-to-electric bike switch Hanoi,
In today’s Vietnam news: Vietnam gene company planned Hong Kong IPO, Samsung signs DPPA, Oil delivery from Iraq, Bio-fuel mandate roll-out reaction, Stock market
In today’s Vietnam news: Third USTR 301 investigation, Commentary USTR “priority” IP designation, Arbitration rules upgrade, Living costs for younger workers, Shopee delays fee
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