January 8, 2026
India ships US$697.56 million worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 28.39 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$697.56 million worth of goods from India, up from US$543.30 million in November, a change of 28.39 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 6.02 points, foreign traders net-buy US$17.65 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,855.56, down 6.02 points or 0.32 percent, with a total trading value of VND 40,106.58 billion or US$1522.07 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$17.65 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, Thursday
On January 8, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,840 and the sell rate was VND 26,880, a change of 564 and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,860 (up 1.06 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,273, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,269.
USA buys US$14.3 billion of Vietnam’s exports in December, up 15.64 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$14,397 million worth of goods to USA, up 15.64 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Monthly Average Salary in Vietnam 2026: Sector Breakdown
Vietnam has a reputation for abundant low cost labour. This has been instrumental to its rise as a key global manufacturing hub. That said, wages can vary greatly across sectors and industries, and by region. This article discusses the average salary in Vietnam and provides a glimpse into what firms can realistically expect to pay their staff when starting a business in Vietnam.
Minimum Wage in Vietnam 2026: Rates, Regions & ASEAN Comparisons
Vietnam’s minimum wage is an attractive draw-card for businesses in a broad range of industries. Among the lowest in Southeast Asia, foreign firms may be able to realise real value by making the most of this low-cost labour. This article looks at all the key details a foreign firm might need to know.
Average monthly wage in Vietnam reached VND 8.7 million (US$330) in Q4 2025, up 3.9 percent
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the average monthly income of workers in Vietnam reached VND 8.7 million (about US$330), up 3.9 percent from the previous quarter and 6.2 percent year on year.
Motor vehicles imports Vietnam down 10.79 percent in December, China / Thailand top suppliers
Vietnam imported motor vehicles to the tune of US$406 million in December, down from US$456 million in November, a change of -10.79 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, January 08 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: DPPA power use requirement too high: Deep C, First LNG supply contract Shell, Nuclear power Russia not Japan, Chemical maker delisting impact, Food safety, UK Vietnam rebar safeguard exemption gone, New rules rooftop solar, Mobile money transaction limit, Dietary supplements corruption, Lift cap State Treasury bank deposits, Danang port bidders down to two, Construction materials shortage 2026?, Textiles & garments exports, Stock market Wednesday, Exchange rates Wednesday, Tourists arrivals from Asia, and more.
Textiles & garments exports from Vietnam up 22.94 percent in December, to USA up 32.41 percent
Vietnam exported textiles and garments to the tune of US$3,655 million in December, up from US$2,973 million in November, a change of 22.94 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
In today’s Vietnam news: MSCI market review, Russia’s Gazprom abandons LNG plant project, Horror movie making warning, Banking risk analysis, Denmark-VN ethanol cooperation, Work
In today’s Vietnam news: Thailand vs Vietnam tourism, India missile purchase final stages, Airport rail connections Long Thanh, BESS development Northern Vietnam, New US
This is an interview with Chris Walker, a Vietnam Sourcing Expert with Vietnam Factory Tours how rising oil prices and the Middle East crisis are
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This is an interview with Dr Nuno F. Ribeiro, Associate Professor, International Tourism & Hospitality Management at Copenhagen Business College, formerly of RMIT Vietnam. It