January 21, 2026
UK ships US$101.16 million worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 12.68 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$101.16 million worth of goods from UK, up from US$89.78 million in November, a change of 12.68 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Singapore buys US$564 million of Vietnam’s exports in December, up 30.23 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$564 million worth of goods to Singapore, up 30.23 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 8.34 points, foreign traders net-sell US$11.88 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,885.44, down 8.34 points or 0.44 percent, with a total trading value of VND 37,295.39 billion or US$1415.38 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$11.88 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, Wednesday
On January 21, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,600 and the sell rate was VND 26,650, a change of 100 and 100, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,625 (up 0.38 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,124, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,267.
3,230 cartons of imported beer seized by HCMC police on unclear origins
Local news outlet, Nguoi Lao Dong, reported Tuesday that Vietnamese authorities had confiscated 3,230 cartons of imported beer of unclear origin during an inspection at a storage site in Ho Chi Minh City on January 20.
Mobile phone production in Vietnam up 2.15 percent in December
Vietnam produced 16.28 million pieces of cellular phone in December, up 2.15 percent from 15.94 million pieces in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Chemical products imports Vietnam up 16.30 percent in December, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported chemical products to the tune of US$809 million in December, up from US$695 million in November, a change of 16.30 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Cashew nut exports from Vietnam down 1.88 percent in December, China / USA top buyers
Vietnam exported cashew nut to the tune of US$466 million in December, down from US$475 million in November, a change of -1.88 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, January 21 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: Carbon market framework decree issued, Toyota ups investment – hybrids, Crypto exchange applications open, Shift to sustainable tourism, Offtake commitments LNG, Undocumented beer seizure, Calls for higher quality FDI, 10 percent growth target, Korean bank subsidiary approval, Fake Gucci / Hermes haul, 14th NPC demographics, Anti-dumping Thai / Chinese wood imports, Vinhomes bond issuance, Stock market Tuesday, Imports from Singapore, Exports to UK, Exchange rates Tuesday, and more.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 2.81 points, foreign traders net-sell US$63.68 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,893.78, down 2.81 points or 0.15 percent, with a total trading value of VND 37,051.64 billion or US$1406.13 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$63.68 million worth of equities, Tuesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
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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