January 12, 2026
Japan ships US$2.25 billion worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 14.74 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$2,252.17 million worth of goods from Japan, up from US$1,962.83 million in November, a change of 14.74 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Taiwan buys US$609 million of Vietnam’s exports in December, up 7.87 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$609 million worth of goods to Taiwan, up 7.87 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 9.43 points, foreign traders net-buy US$40.61 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,877.33, up 9.43 points or 0.50 percent, with a total trading value of VND 41,644.62 billion or US$1,580.44 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$40.61 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, Monday
On January 12, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,800 and the sell rate was VND 26,850, a change of 40 and 30, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,825 (up 0.13 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,129, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,268.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from the Americas down .06 percent in December
In December, Americas accounted for 111,189 tourist arrivals in Vietnam, a decrease of .06 percent from November, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Powdered milk production in Vietnam down 0.81 percent in December
Vietnam produced 14.24 thousand tons of powdered milk in December, down 0.81 percent from 14.36 thousand tons in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Iron and steel products imports Vietnam up 15.87 percent in December, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported iron and steel products to the tune of US$871 million in December, up from US$752 million in November, a change of 15.87 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, January 12 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: Korea nuclear power Vietnam, Beer consumption, Bank gold holding limits increased, Textile firm shifts to real estate, Credit growth 19.1 percent 2025, Hoi An casino expansion, Credit growth 15 percent 2026, Gas and oil production, More payouts Truong My Lan, GAS shares Resolution 79, Foreign exchange fine increase impacts, New oil well, Green capital under Resolution 79, ASF ‘food safety scandal’, UOB growth forecast, Fines renting bank accounts, Hyosung carpet plant Danang, and more.
Plastic products exports from Vietnam up 13.41 percent in December, USA \ Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported plastic products to the tune of US$702 million in December, up from US$619 million in November, a change of 13.41 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
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