January 9, 2026
Indonesia ships US$1.16 billion worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 20.16 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$1,159.43 billion worth of goods from Indonesia, up from US$964.90 million in November, a change of 20.16 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 12.34 points, foreign traders net-buy US$30.47 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,867.90, up 12.34 points or 0.67 percent, with a total trading value of VND 39,206.65 billion or US$1487.92 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$30.47 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 stronger, Friday
On January 9, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,760 and the sell rate was VND 26,820, a change of 80 and 60, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,790 (down 0.26 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,127, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,270.
VPS tops brokerage market share on Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange in 2025
VPS Securities Joint Stock Company remained the largest brokerage by trading value on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange in both the fourth quarter of 2025 and full-year 2025, according to a release from the exchange.
Germany buys US$928 million of Vietnam’s exports in December, up 14.84 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$928 million worth of goods to Germany, up 14.84 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fabrics imports Vietnam up 12.04 percent in December, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported fabrics to the tune of US$1,408 million in December, up from US$1,257 million in November, a change of 12.04 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, January 09 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: Life insurance revenue decline halted, Fuel retailer market exit, Margin lending concerns, Robot dog manufacturing HCMC, Buying new bank notes legal, VCCI report business expectations, Digital music revenue, New resolution public sector development, , Vingroup share fall / risk, Footwear exports, Imports from India, Stock market Thursday, Exchange rates Thursday, Exports to USA, Average monthly income increase, Motor vehicle imports, and more.
Footwear exports from Vietnam up 5.90 percent in December, to USA up 22.38 percent
Vietnam exported footwear to the tune of US$2,199 million in December, up from US$2,076 million in November, a change of 5.90 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam Stock Market Outlook January 2025
The Vietnam stock market continued on its upwards trajectory in December, though as has been the case over the last twelve months, largely driven by just a handful of stocks. This article looks at key data points and developments in the securities sector in December.
In today’s Vietnam news: Government to inject cash into Agribank, IMF growth forecast raised, German industrial gas plant investment, VN garment maker Amazon legal
In today’s Vietnam news: Construction labour demand impacting garment industry, ADB growth forecasts, Bloomberg survey GDP growth expectations, Starlink orders open, Seafood industry call
In today’s Vietnam news: Arrest over book about Ho Chi Minh, HSR project disbursement, More coal power under consideration, MPS minister meets Japanese delivery
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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