December 26, 2025
Belgium ships US$39.23 million worth of goods to Vietnam in November, down 36.16 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$39.23 million worth of goods from Belgium, down from US$61.45 million in October, a change of -36.16 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 13.05 points, foreign traders net-sell US$43.72 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,729.80, down 13.05 points or 0.75 percent, with a total trading value of VND 32,679.59 billion or US$1240.21 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$43.72 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 weaker, Friday
On December 26, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,750 and the sell rate was VND 27,820, a change of 70 and 950, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,285 (up 1.64 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,128, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,290.
Netherlands buys US$1.16 billion of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 5.56 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$1,165 million worth of goods to Netherlands, down 5.56 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Plastic products imports Vietnam up 1.06 percent in November, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported plastic products to the tune of US$960 million in November, up from US$950 million in October, a change of 1.06 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, December 22 to 26 2025, Business & Economy
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Digital cameras exports from Vietnam down 9.48 percent in November, China and USA top buyers
Vietnam exported digital cameras to the tune of US$792 million in November, down from US$875 million in October, a change of -9.48 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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