January 23, 2026
Italy ships US$221.60 million worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 23.04 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$221.60 million worth of goods from Italy, up from US$180.10 million in November, a change of 23.04 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Netherlands buys US$1,270 million of Vietnam’s exports in December, up 9 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$1,270 million worth of goods to the Netherlands, up 9.00 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 11.94 points, foreign traders net-sell US$7.86 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,870.79, down 11.94 points or 0.63 percent, with a total trading value of VND 29,347.03 billion or US$1113.74 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$7.86 million worth of equities, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank leaves central exchange rate steady, black market rate steady, Friday
On January 23, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,650 and the sell rate was VND 26,700, a change of 0 and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,675, according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,125, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,245.
Television production in Vietnam down 3.84 percent in December
Vietnam produced 1,864.39 a thousand of televisions in December, down 3.84 percent from 1,938.88 a thousand in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Ceramic products exports from Vietnam up 9.70 percent in December, USA / Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported ceramic products to the tune of US$69 million in December, up from US$63 million in November, a change of 9.70 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
TikTok fined US$33,400 for data collection violations in Vietnam
TikTok has been fined VND 880 million (US$33,400) by the National Competition Commission for violations of data collection rules in Vietnam, according to Dau Tu Kinh Te.
Vietnam News Today, January 23 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: TikTok fined data collection violations, M&A market forum, AMRO GDP forecast 7.6 percent, Zalo fined privacy breaches, Ore shortage steel plant Lao Cai, Imported construction materials customs delays, Fireworks prices, Energy efficiency labelling regulations, Vinpearl joins VN30, Fake Nikes / Lacoste seizure, Vietnam Airlines looking for aircraft in local press, VN ag. group issued bonds in Cambodia, UFC FPT rights deal, Credit rating long-term sec. debt upgrade, Bond recall issuance violations, HCMC remittances US$10 billion +, Techombank real estate loan exposure, and more.
Petrol stations run dry in parts of Vietnam as falling fuel prices squeeze retailers’ margins, despite petrol dropping below US$0.76 per litre. Meanwhile, the
Financial difficulties at two major gym chains raise questions about consumer spending and household finances in Vietnam. Meanwhile, a Chinese contractor joins Vingroup’s US$3.9
Vietnam’s central bank moves to rebuild foreign exchange reserves despite mounting inflation pressures, raising questions about the government’s economic strategy. Meanwhile, reports of Vingroup-linked
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