January 19, 2026
Indonesia buys US$473 million of Vietnam’s exports in December, down 8.71 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$473 million worth of goods to Indonesia, down 8.71 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
France ships US$349.09 million worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 99.94 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$349.09 million worth of goods from France, up from US$174.60 million in November, a change of 99.94 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 17.46 points, foreign traders net-buy US$19.01 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,896.59, up 17.46 points or 0.93 percent, with a total trading value of VND 37,554.96 billion or US$1425.24 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$19.01 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 19, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,500 and the sell rate was VND 26,550, a change of 250 and 250, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,525 (up 0.95 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,132, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,264.
Animal feed production in Vietnam down 3.07 percent in December
Vietnam produced 1,322.70 thousand tons of animal feed in December, down 3.07 percent from 1,364.61 thousand tons in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Food for Thought: Reading Between the Lines of Vietnam’s 14th Party Congress
The 14th National Party Congress will take place in Hanoi this week ostensibly to confirm the CPV’s leadership for the next five years. This article lists a few key points worth keeping in mind for a more nuanced understanding of what is happening at this once every five years event.
Iron / steel imports Vietnam up 19.01 percent in December, China / Indonesia top suppliers
Vietnam imported iron and steel to the tune of US$1,212 million in December, up from US$1,019 million in November, a change of 19.01 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fishery products exports from Vietnam down 3.59 percent in December, China / Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported fishery products to the tune of US$954 million in December, down from US$990 million in November, a change of -3.59 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, January 19 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: VNG chairman bad investments, Digital currency inflation control, Fuel retailers running at loss, Investor perspectives Congress 14, Chemicals customs problem fix, Pick-up truck sales pick up, PM directives on EV charging, CRM startup US$4 million funding, Fake Australian meat bust, Processed seafood production, Imports from Germany, Exports to France, Plastic products imports, Toys / sporting goods exports, Saturday’s Vietnam news, and more.
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