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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.
Vietnam News Today, January 28 2026, Business & Economy
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Vietnam imports from Australia reach US$690.13 million in December, up 43.01 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$690.13 million worth of goods from Australia, up from US$482.57 million in November, a change of 43.01 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Russia US$202 million in December, up 35.54 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$202 million worth of goods to Russia, up 35.54 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 13.22 points, foreign traders net-sell US$4.21 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,830.50, down 13.22 points or 0.72 percent, with a total trading value of VND 25,575.81 billion or US$970.62 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$4.21 million worth of equities, Tuesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong stronger, Tuesday
On January 27, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,350 and the sell rate was VND 26,390, a change of 250 and 260, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,370 (down 0.96 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Synthetic fabrics production in Vietnam down 4.66 percent in December
Vietnam produced 104.03 million m 2 of synthetic fabrics in December, down 4.66 percent from 109.12 million m 2 in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Chemicals imports Vietnam up 27.46 percent in December, China / Taiwan top suppliers
Vietnam imported chemicals to the tune of US$815 million in December, up from US$640 million in November, a change of 27.46 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam rice exports up 30.83 percent in December, Philippines / Ivory Coast top buyers
Vietnam exported rice to the tune of US$249 million in December, up from US$190 million in November, a change of 30.83 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from Russia reach US$260.95 million in December, up 40.95 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$260.95 million worth of goods from Russia, up from US$185.14 million in November, a change of 40.95 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Australia US$660 million in December, up 17.22 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$660 million worth of goods to Australia, up 17.22 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 27.07 points, foreign traders net-buy US$4.02 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,843.72, down 27.07 points or 1.45 percent, with a total trading value of VND 32,087.29 billion or US$1217.73 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$4.02 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong stronger, Monday
On January 26, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,600 and the sell rate was VND 26,650, a change of 50 and 50, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,625 (down 0.19 percent), according to Ty Gia USD.
Cement production in Vietnam down 3.87 percent in December
Vietnam produced 17.11 million tons of cement in December, down 3.87 percent from 17.80 million tons in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Fruits and vegetables imports Vietnam up 60.80 percent in December, USA / China top suppliers
Vietnam imported fruits and vegetables to the tune of US$528 million in December, up from US$328 million in November, a change of 60.80 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Chemical products exports from Vietnam up 30.51 percent in December, China / South Korea top buyers
Vietnam exported chemical products to the tune of US$297 million in December, up from US$228 million in November, a change of 30.51 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from Belgium reach US$71.91 million in December, up 83.32 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$71.91 million worth of goods from Belgium, up from US$39.23 million in November, a change of 83.32 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to the Philippines US$391 million in December, up 12.72 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$391 million worth of goods to Philippines, up 12.72 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Motorbike production in Vietnam down 5.56 percent in December
Vietnam produced 321.68 thousands motorbikes in December, down 5.56 percent from 340.63 motorbikes in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
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