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January 28, 2026 news
Vietnam imports from Brazil reach US$474.86 million in December, up 24.62 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$474.86 million worth of goods from Brazil, up from US$381.06 million in November, a change of 24.62 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Canada US$673 million in December, up 9.61 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$673 million worth of goods to Canada, up 9.61 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Casual clothes production in Vietnam down 4.38 percent in December
Vietnam produced 558.55 million pieces of casual clothes in December, down 4.38 percent from 584.14 million pieces in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 27.59 points, foreign traders net-sell US$67.78 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,802.91, down 27.59 points or 1.51 percent, with a total trading value of VND 34,585.35 billion or US$1312.54 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$67.78 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 stronger, Wednesday
On January 28, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,200 and the sell rate was VND 26,250, a change of 150 and 140, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,225 (down 0.55 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,088, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,067.
Vietnam pharmaceutical products imports see big jump in December, Ireland / India top suppliers
Vietnam imported pharmaceutical products to the tune of US$449 million in December, up from US$284 million in November, a change of 58.35 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Clinker and cement exports from Vietnam up 7.27 percent in December, Philippines / Bangladesh top buyers
Vietnam exported clinker and cement to the tune of US$132 million in December, up from US$123 million in November, a change of 7.27 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Why Vietnam’s Car Market No Longer Makes Sense
The oversupply of cars in Vietnam’s car market has been well known for some time, yet the gap between supply and demand continues to grow. Without a clear rationale for the lack of a market correction, it would make sense if car makers with other options were reconsidering their positions.
Vietnam News Today, January 28 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: BYD JV battery plant, Japan cold chain divestment, Japan digital marketing investment, New industrial park Hue, UK software HCMC airport, Motorbike market analysis, Philippines rice standards concerns, Electric bike leasing ride hailing apps, Hoa Phat warns steel power shortages, HCMC airport compensation fraud conviction appeal, ThaiBev links revenue decline to drink-driving regs, Imports from Australia, Exports to Russia, Stock market Tuesday, Exchange rates Tuesday, Synthetic fabrics production, Chemicals imports, and more.