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VN-Index falls, foreign traders net-withdraw US$38.2 million
The VN-Index fell 2.73 points or 0.22 percent today to finish the session at 1,227.31 points. At least part of the fall could be attributed to foreign-traders withdrawing US$38.2 million from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange. This brings that total net-withdrawn from the local bourse over the last
Vietnam imports itemised: January 2024
In January, Vietnam imported US$30.9 billion worth of goods. The three most imported items were computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof; machine, equipment, tools and instruments; and fabrics. Collectively these three items accounted for US$13.7 billion worth of Vietnam’s imports. Vietnam imports, January 2024, by value Description US$ Change
Vietnam exports itemised: January 2024
In January, Vietnam exported US$34.5 billion worth of goods. Its three top exports were telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof; computers, electrical products, spare parts and components thereof; and machine, equipment, tools and instruments. These three items accounted for nearly US$15 billion worth of Vietnam’s exports Vietnam exports, January 2024,
Vietnam Stock Exchange see 44 percent fall in revenue in 2023
The Vietnam Stock Exchange–the overarching body managing the Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchanges–reported revenue of just US$78.26 million in 2023, a fall of 44 percent over 2022, Vietnam Plus is reporting. Of that revenue, the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange generated VND 1.39 trillion (US$56.5 million)
Satellite internet services only via local ‘gateway’ in Vietnam: draft decree
A draft decree for the implementation of parts of the Law on Telecommunications 2023, issued by Vietnam’s Ministry of Communications, if passed, would see satellite internet providers required to partner with domestically licensed telecommunications providers, VN Express is reporting. The draft then foresees ground stations through which internet access delivered
VN-Index down, foreign traders net-sell US$407K, February 21
The VN-Index closed down Wednesday but only marginally. The key Vietnam index lost just .02 points to finish the day at 1,230.04. The change for foreign-traders was also negligible, net-withdrawing from the market just US$407,000. Trading history, foreign investors, last five trading days Buy Sell Change Date VND* US$ VND*
Claims state power provider electricity bills up to three months late
The Ho Chi Minh City Customs Department is enforcing a decision to block the import and export of goods by the Trung Nam Group, over unpaid taxes, VN Express is reporting. Of particular interest in this article, however, is that Trung Nam Group has claimed the delay has been caused
World Gold Council finds fall in demand for gold in Vietnam in 2023
Gold demand in Vietnam fell by 6 percent year on year according to a World Gold Council report, the Vietnam Investment Review is reporting. Consumer gold demand went from 59.1 tonnes in 2022 to 55.5 tonnes in 2023. Note that Vietnam’s gold prices are generally much higher than in the
Vietnamese firms are keeping more cash on hand, what it might mean
Vietnamese firms are keeping more cash on hand because of ‘challenging business conditions and high deposit interest rates earlier this year’, Vietnam News is reporting. Interest rates are, however, have been pushing all-time lows–This article is confusing. That said, the data collected, at a glance, seems to confirm that a
VN-Index up, foreign-traders net-buy US$5.05 million, February 20
The VN-Index finished Tuesday up 5.09 points or 0.42 percent to close out the session at 1,230.06 points. Foreign traders continued to net-buy back into the market. They added a collective US$5.05 million to their portfolios. Trading history, foreign investors, last five trading days Buy Sell Change Date VND* US$
Vietnam’s credit growth reverses in January: SBV
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has said today that credit growth declined by .6 percent in January, VN Express is reporting. This is after the SBV set a target for the year of 15 percent and for the first quarter of the year of 4.4 percent. It also follows
Vietnam’s God of Wealth day sees late night crowds in gold stores
There were still 100 customers waiting to buy gold at a gold store in Hanoi at 9 pm last night as buyers sought to bring themselves good luck by purchasing gold on the God of Wealth day, VN Express is reporting. This was more or less a repeat of years
Vietnam beer makers report fall in profits on DUI crackdown, alcohol tax
Major beer makers in Vietnam including the makers of the popular Beer Saigon and Beer Hanoi brands have reported falling profits in 2023, The Investor is reporting. The publication goes on to say this is due to a crackdown on drink-driving and a ‘pending alcohol tax’. On the latter, it’s
VN-Index up, foreign investors net-buy US$5.6 million
The VN-Index has finished the week up gaining 15.27 points or 1.26 percent to finish the first day of the trading week at 1,224.97 points. Foreign traders net-bought into the market adding US$5.6 million in Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange Stocks to their portfolios. Trading history, foreign investors, last
Vietnam’s Economy, January 2024: Snapshot
The start of the new year, as it does most years, heralded an influx of data covering Vietnam’s economy in 2023. Imports and exports were a key focus with Vietnam registering a trade turnover of US$683 billion in 2023 a fall of 6.6 percent over 2022. Of particular interest, however,
Vietnam budget airline ordered not to interfere in recovery of repossessed jets
One of Vietnam’s biggest airlines, Vietjet, has been ordered by a UK court not to obstruct the repossession of several of its jets by the lessor FW Aviation, Reuters is reporting. This is part of an ongoing dispute between the carrier and lessor FW Aviation–a subsidiary of the UK’s FitzWalter
VN-Index up, foreign traders net-sell US$16.3 million, February 16
The VN-Index has finished the week up 7.2 points or .6 percent to close out the session at 1,209.70. Foreign traders continued to net-sell, exiting the market to the tune of US$16.3 million. This brings the total net-withdrawn over the last five trading sessions to US$44.3 million. Trading history, foreign
Fears about regulatory changes to off-the plan loans in Vietnam unfounded
The Investors has run an article by Nguyen Van Dinh, a real estate legal expert, in which he argues recent regulatory changes to home loans, specifically the use of homes that have not been completed to secure financing, are not a cause for concern as has been reported in the
VN-Index up, foreign traders net-sell US$13.3 million, February 15
The VN-index started the lunar new year on a high note crossing the 1,200 point market to finish the first day of trading after the break at 1,202.50 points. This was representative of a rise of 3.97 points or .33 percent. Foreign traders, however, though active, were not quite as
VN-Index up, foreign traders net-sell US$328K, February 7
The VN-Index has finished the last trading day before the Lunar New Year break just a fraction off that psychologically important 1,200 points. Gaining 10.05 points or .85 percent the local index finished the day at 1,198.53. Foreign traders net-exited the market but only marginally with a net-withdrawal of US$327,534.
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