December 25, 2025
Italy ships US$180.10 million worth of goods to Vietnam in November, up 2.43 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$180.10 million worth of goods from Italy, up from US$175.83 million in October, a change of 2.43 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Singapore buys US$433 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 16.39 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$433 million worth of goods to Singapore, down 16.39 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 39.97 points, foreign traders net-buy US$22.96 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,742.85, down 39.97 points or 2.24 percent, with a total trading value of VND 26,350.59 billion or US$1000.02 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$22.96 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 25, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,820 and the sell rate was VND 26,870, a change of 20 and 10, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,845 (up 0.06 percent), according to Ty Gia USD.
Toys & sporting goods exports from Vietnam down 11.87 percent in November, to the USA down 22.58 percent
Vietnam exported toys and sporting goods to the tune of US$848 million in November, down from US$962 million in October, a change of -11.87 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Aquaculture feed production in Vietnam up 4.21 percent in November
Vietnam produced 877.87 thousand tons of aquaculture feed in November, up 4.21 percent from 842.44 thousand tons in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
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