January 11, 2026
Gasoline and oil production in Vietnam down 1.39 percent in December
Vietnam produced 843.10 thousand tons of gasoline and oil in December, down 1.39 percent from 855.03 thousand tons in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Thailand buys US$803 million of Vietnam’s exports in December, down 9.77 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$803 million worth of goods to Thailand, down 9.77 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Textile, leather and footwear materials imports Vietnam up 9.08 percent in December, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries to the tune of US$683 million in December, up from US$626 million in November, a change of 9.08 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
China ships US$18.3 billion worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 10.74 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$18,255.32 million worth of goods from China, up from US$16,485.08 million in November, a change of 10.74 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Computers and electrical product exports from Vietnam up 11.93 percent in December, USA \ China top buyers
Vietnam exported computers, electrical products, and spare-parts to the tune of US$10,743 million in December, up from US$9,597 million in November, a change of 11.93 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Beer production in Vietnam down 8.34 percent in December
Vietnam produced 409.85 million liters of beer in December, down 8.34 percent from 447.14 million liters in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
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