February 12, 2026
Vietnam imports from China up 4.34% MoM in January (fabrics down -5.35%, motor vehicles up 46.96%)
In January, Vietnam imported US$19046.89 million worth of goods from China, up from US$18255.32 million in December, a change of 4.34 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 17.24 points, foreign traders net-buy US$13.06 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,814.09, up 17.24 points or 0.96 percent, with a total trading value of VND 16,386.00 billion or US$621.86 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$13.06 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank keeps central exchange rate steady, black market dong stronger, Thursday
On February 12, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,200, and the sell rate was VND 26,250, a change of 20 and 20, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,225 (down 0.08 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,050, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 25,964.
Vietnam coal imports jump 34.57% in January – from Australia up 70.64% / Indonesia up 1.39%
Vietnam imported coal to the tune of US$669 million in January, up from US$497 million in December, a change of 34.57 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fruit in Vietnam 2026: Market Trends, Opportunities, Challenges, & Key Players
Vietnam’s fruit market is expanding rapidly, driven by strong domestic consumption, growing export demand, and rising imports that complement local production. This article explores fruit in Vietnam including market trends, challenges, opportunities, key players, popular products, and more.
How to Export Footwear from Vietnam 2026: Regulations, Procedures & More
Vietnam footwear manufacturers count themselves as part of one of the biggest footwear manufacturing industries in the world. In this light, there is a huge opportunity in buying and exporting Vietnamese footwear around the world. This can be very profitable but there are a few nuances to the process that foreign firms looking to export footwear from Vietnam should be mindful of.
Vietnam Supermarkets 2026: Culture, Payments, Foreign Investment & More
Supermarkets are rapidly proliferating in Vietnam. This is on the back of rising incomes and improved market entry conditions. These supermarkets are one of the easiest ways for foreign producers to get their products in front of Vietnamese consumers with a more Western style of doing business.
Vietnam News Today, February 12 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Data centre electricity costs complaint, Gov’t bond auction results, Asian football non-local players, Norway plastics investment, Census results coming early, BESS MoU, Chinese food delivery app recruiting in VN, Beer industry performance, AI support policies draft, Delayed flight compensation under revision, Exports to the USA in January, Stock market Wednesday, Exchange rates Wednesday, Car sales January, Analysis: Airline foreign ownership cap increase challenges, and more.
Bottled water in Vietnam 2026: Market Trends, Opportunities, Challenges, & Key Players
Explore Vietnam’s bottled water market including key challenges, opportunities, market trends, dominant firms, and more.
Thailand’s Dairy Market 2026: Trends, Opportunities, Challenges, & Key Players
Thailand’s dairy market has grown into one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic food sectors, shaped by both rising domestic consumption and increasing investment in production. This article explores dairy in Thailand including market trends, challenges, opportunities, key players, popular products, and more.
Rice in Vietnam 2026: Market Trends, Opportunities, Challenges, & Key Players
Vietnam is one of the world’s leading rice producers and exporters, with the crop serving as both a domestic staple and a strategic export commodity. With this in mind, this article looks Vietnam’s imports and exports of rice and the key challenges opportunities in rice in Vietnam.
Sportswear in Vietnam 2026: Market Trends, Opportunities, Challenges, & Key Players
Vietnam’s sportswear market has grown into one of the most dynamic segments of the country’s consumer goods industry. This article explores sportswear in Vietnam including market trends, challenges, opportunities, key players, popular products, and more.
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