December 12, 2025
Gasoline and oil production in Vietnam down 0.90 percent in November
Vietnam produced 1,531.90 thousand tons of gasoline and oil in November, down 0.90 percent from 1,545.78 thousand tons in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 52.01 points, foreign traders net-sell US$22.62 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,646.89, down 52.01 points or 3.06 percent, with a total trading value of VND 24,698.37 billion or US$937.32 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$22.62 million worth of equities, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong flat, Friday
On December 12, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,100 and the sell rate was VND 27,200, a change of 20 and 20, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,150, according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,148, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,306.
Indonesia ships US$964.90 million of goods to Vietnam in November, up 2.73 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$964.90 million worth of goods from Indonesia, up from US$939.25 million in October, a change of 2.73 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
China buys US$6.19 billion of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 14.69 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$6,190 million worth of goods to China, down 14.69 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, December 12 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: power purchase agreement access expanded, automotive MoU Geleximco-China’s LeeKr, state coverage bankruptcy costs, revised VAT passes NA, conditional investment sectors updated, Mexico import tariffs, Land Law changes resolution, rare earths regulations, SSI no bubble stocks, US-Singapore JV soy bean plant, Vingroup share price drop, International maritime centre HCMC, wood manufacturer challenges, business concerns exchange rate, CNBC VN stock market analysis, logistics sector development, EV charging network expansion, and more.
Iron and steel exports from Vietnam down 5.29 percent in November, India and Cambodia top buyers
Vietnam exported iron and steel to the tune of US$440 million in November, down from US$464 million in October, a change of -5.29 percent, 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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