January 15, 2026
South Korea ships US$6.1 billion worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 20.86 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$6,084.20 million worth of goods from South Korea, up from US$5,034.07 million in November, a change of 20.86 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Malaysia buys US$512 million of Vietnam’s exports in December, up 8.28 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$512 million worth of goods to Malaysia, up 8.28 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 29.64 points, foreign traders net-sell US$31.99 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,864.80, down 29.64 points or 1.56 percent, with a total trading value of VND 40,920.80 billion or US$1552.97 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$31.99 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank keeps central exchange rate steady, black market dong unchanged, Thursday
On January 15, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,600 and the sell rate was VND 26,650, a change of 0 and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,625, according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,135, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,271.
Natural gas production in Vietnam down 11.36 percent in December
Vietnam produced 505.60 million m 3 of natural gas in December, down 11.36 percent from 570.38 million m 3 in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Phone imports Vietnam up 15.54 percent in December, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof to the tune of US$985 million in December, up from US$853 million in November, a change of 15.54 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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Iron and steel products exports from Vietnam up 13.48 percent in December, USA / Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported iron and steel products to the tune of US$464 million in December, up from US$409 million in November, a change of 13.48 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam government bond auction Wednesday sees limited uptake, 10-year yield holds at 4 percent
The State Treasury of Vietnam held a government bond auction on January 14, offering VND 12,500 billion (about US$0.47 billion) across four tenors, according to a release from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Vietnam car sales up 6 percent in 2025 over 2024: VAMA
Total car sales in Vietnam reached 42,701 units in December compared to 33,689 units in November, according to data from the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA). Year-to-date, the VAMA has recorded 313,359 total car sales. This is compared to 295,979 units over the same period in 2024, a 6 percent increase.
Vietnam News Today, January 15 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: Power plant delays, Unemployment, LNG pricing policy outdated, Chemical Law customs delays, Brazilian beef import approvals, BW Industrial expansion, ASEAN-China FTA agriculture benefits Vietnam, Japan – Vietnam renewables cooperation, South Korean wafer plant starts operations, Agriculture capital, Jailbroken phone bank app ban, WB growth forecast, Offshore wind surveying MoU, Credit growth 15 percent analysis, New airline, European tourist arrivals, Crude oil production, and more.
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