December 17, 2025
Taiwan ships US$2.76 billion worth of goods to Vietnam in November, down 7.66 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$2,761.10 billion worth of goods from Taiwan, down from US$2,990.01 million in October, a change of -7.66 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong stronger, Wednesday
On December 17, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,900 and the sell rate was VND 26,950, a change of 0 and 50, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,925 (down 0.09 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,146, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,332.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 5.52 points, foreign traders net-buy US$0.11 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,673.66, down 5.52 points or 0.33 percent, with a total trading value of VND 19,532.14 billion or US$741.26 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$0.11 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Japan buys US$2.34 billion of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 1.71 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$2,342 million worth of goods to Japan, down 1.71 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Iron and steel products imports Vietnam, up 2.79 percent in November, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported iron and steel products to the tune of US$752 million in November, up from US$731 million in October, a change of 2.79 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, December 17 2025, Business & Economy
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Plastic products exports from Vietnam down 3.35 percent in November, to USA down 6.21 percent
Vietnam exported plastic products to the tune of US$619 million in November, down from US$641 million in October, a change of -3.35 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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