December 29, 2025
Singapore ships US$465.67 million worth of goods to Vietnam in November, down 5.48 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$465.67 million worth of goods from Singapore, down from US$492.69 million in October, a change of -5.48 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 25.04 points, foreign traders net-sell US$3.49 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,754.84, up 25.04 points or 1.45 percent, with a total trading value of VND 22,165.36 billion or US$841.19 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$3.49 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong stronger, Monday
On December 29, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,750 and the sell rate was VND 26,820, a change of 0 and 1,000, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,785 (down 1.83 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,125, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,282.
Textile / footwear materials exports from Vietnam down 8.05 percent in November, Indonesia and Cambodia top buyers
Vietnam exported textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries to the tune of US$ million in November, down from US$ million in October, a change of 0.00 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Motor vehicle parts imports Vietnam up 6.99 percent in November, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported parts and accessories of motor vehicles to the tune of US$570 million in November, up from US$533 million in October, a change of 6.99 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, December 29 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: SK telco R&D Vietnam, Sun Group breaks ground casino, fast food spending, diesel spill Dung Quat, steel price hike, pumped storage hydro, government bonds 2025, FLC to be delisted, healthcare spending, advisory council on monetary policy, smoking in hotels, To Lam speech, new graduate job market challenges, aged care facility shortage HCMC, IFCs as tourism drivers, HPG steel maker exports plummet, Manpower on labour market, and more.
Televisions production in Vietnam up 3.82 percent in November
Vietnam produced 1,965.25 thousand televisions in November, up 3.82 percent from 1,892.99 thousand in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
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