December 11, 2025
Vietnam car sales up 5.79 percent in November over October, 1 percent year-to-date
Total car sales in Vietnam reached 33,689 units in November compared to 31,844 units in October, according to data from the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA).
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 20.08 points, foreign traders net-sell US$18.86 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,698.90, down 20.08 points or 1.17 percent, with a total trading value of VND 16,244.28 billion or US$616.48 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$18.86 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 weaker, Thursday
On December 11, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,120 and the sell rate was VND 27,180, a change of 20 and 30, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,150 (up 0.09 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,154, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,332.
India ships US$543.30 million of goods to Vietnam in November, up 7.64 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$543.30 million worth of goods from India, up from US$504.72 million in October, a change of 7.64 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Germany buys US$808 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 1.24 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$808 million worth of goods to Germany, down 1.24 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, December 11 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: public servant private sector participation, Vietnam-Texas flights Taiwan airline, SBV foreign exchange swap, deposit insurance amendments, live stream regulations pass NA, VPBank Securities HoSE debut, revised PIT passes NA, Press Law revisions, Russia-Vietnam nuclear waste, coal mining policy reform, public status revoked Apax, High-Tech law passes NA, new crypto management body launched, brain drain Hanoi, fabric imports, beer production, and more.
Vietnam’s Electric Vehicle Transition Chaos: Unpacked
Vietnam’s EV transition has it all: vested local interests, conflicting policies, public safety and health concerns, and a jarring mismatch between official narratives and public perceptions. This has led to a situation nothing short of chaotic, with a positive outcome, for many, far from assured.
Fabrics imports into Vietnam, down 1.93 percent in November, China and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported fabrics to the tune of US$1,257 million in November, down from US$1,281 million in October, a change of -1.93 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
In today’s Vietnam news: Vietnam Airlines trading restrictions removed, Insurance payouts VSS, Car sales June, 23+ years prison term recommended counterfeit supplements, Counterfeit shoes
In today’s Vietnam news: Government to inject cash into Agribank, IMF growth forecast raised, German industrial gas plant investment, VN garment maker Amazon legal
In today’s Vietnam news: Construction labour demand impacting garment industry, ADB growth forecasts, Bloomberg survey GDP growth expectations, Starlink orders open, Seafood industry call
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