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January 20, 2026 news
Singapore ships US$647.64 million worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 39.08 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$647.64 million worth of goods from Singapore, up from US$465.67 million in November, a change of 39.08 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
UK buys US$670 million of Vietnam’s exports in December, up 0.50 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$670 million worth of goods to UK, up 0.50 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong unchanged, Tuesday
On January 20, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,500 and the sell rate was VND 26,550, a change of 0 and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,525, according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,130, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,265.
Aquaculture feed production in Vietnam down 0.38 percent in December
Vietnam produced 806.19 thousand tons of aquaculture feed in December, down 0.38 percent from 809.29 thousand tons in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Crude oil imports Vietnam up 86.46 percent in December, Kuwait / Brunei Darussalam top suppliers
Vietnam imported crude oil to the tune of US$729 million in December, up from US$391 million in November, a change of 86.46 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Coffee exports from Vietnam up 86.77 percent in December, Germany / Italy top buyers
Vietnam exported coffee to the tune of US$948 million in December, up from US$508 million in November, a change of 86.77 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
How to Start an English Centre in Vietnam 2026: Capital, Regulations & Salaries
Vietnam’s booming economy has seen huge numbers of foreign firms enter the market and foreign tourists visit the country. This has created huge demand for English language courses and the proliferation of English language learning centres around the country. In this light, this article discusses the key steps and procedures that should be understood when opening an English language centre in Vietnam.
Vietnam News Today, January 20 2026, Business & Economy
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