January 29, 2026
Vietnam imports from Canada reach US$98.04 million in December, up 7.18 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$98.04 million worth of goods from Canada, up from US$91.47 million in November, a change of 7.18 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Brazil US$247 million in December, down 4.27 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$247 million worth of goods to Brazil, down 4.27 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 12.07 points, foreign traders net-sell US$17.27 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,814.98, up 12.07 points or 0.67 percent, with a total trading value of VND 25,439.15 billion or US$965.43 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$17.27 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong unchanged, Thursday
On January 29, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,200, and the sell rate was VND 26,250, a change of 0 and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,225, according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Leather shoes and sandals production in Vietnam down 3.75 percent in December
Vietnam produced 34.00 million pairs of leather shoes and sandals in December, down 3.75 percent from 35.32 million pairs in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Animal feed imports Vietnam up 23.25 percent in December, USA / Argentina top suppliers
Vietnam imported animal fodder and animal fodder materials to the tune of US$396 million in December, up from US$321 million in November, a change of 23.25 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s yarn exports jump 17.65 percent in December, China / South Korea top buyers
Vietnam exported yarn to the tune of US$411 million in December, up from US$349 million in November, a change of 17.65 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, January 29 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: VinFast Indonesia enters infrastructure sector, Taxi firm tax debt travel ban, E-cigarette trade falls on ban: MoH, Online food sales, Gold bar confiscation penalty, US microloan firm market entry, Securities cash deposits fall, EU-Vietnam diplomatic upgrade, VN banks’ credit guarantees, PM on APEC 2027 projects, Cosmetic advertising ban at schools, Economist warning bank growth targets, MoC draft construction materials prices management changes, Truong My Lan yacht auction, Food safety declarations update, Imports from Brazil, Exports to Canada, and more.
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