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January 30, 2026 news
Vietnam imports from Cambodia reach US$501.37 million in December, up 35.68 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$501.37 million worth of goods from Cambodia, up from US$369.53 million in November, a change of 35.68 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Hong Kong US$1.8 billion in December, up 32.08 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$1,828 million worth of goods to Hong Kong, up 32.08 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 14.06 points, foreign traders net-buy US$26.11 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,829.04, up 14.06 points or 0.77 percent, with a total trading value of VND 29,057.03 billion or US$1102.73 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$26.11 million worth of equities, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, Friday
On January 30, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,450, and the sell rate was VND 26,500, a change of 250 and 250, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,475 (up 0.95 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,074, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 25,916.
Electricity production in Vietnam down 7.45 percent in December
Vietnam produced 25.68 billion kwh of electricity in December, down 7.45 percent from 27.75 billion kwh in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Cosmetics imports Vietnam up 32.80 percent in December, Singapore / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations to the tune of US$190 million in December, up from US$143 million in November, a change of 32.80 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Crude oil exports from Vietnam up 4.84 percent in December, Australia / Thailand top buyers
Vietnam exported crude oil to the tune of US$131 million in December, up from US$125 million in November, a change of 4.84 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, January 30 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: Round 6 trade negotiations USA, Gold demand, Vinatex bumper year, Electric car power supply, Paying for 10 percent growth, Online travel revenue forecast, Bank capital raising Resolution 79, VN credit-to-GDP 3X peers, Local messaging app lost trust, LSEG VN equities assessment, Mandatory retirement gender gap, UK consultancy VN golf development, Video game industry development, Rule change importing used equipment, Imports from Canada, Exports to Brazil, Stock market Thursday, and more.