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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 imports from Brazil reach US$474.86 million in December, up 24.62 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$474.86 million worth of goods from Brazil, up from US$381.06 million in November, a change of 24.62 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Canada US$673 million in December, up 9.61 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$673 million worth of goods to Canada, up 9.61 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Casual clothes production in Vietnam down 4.38 percent in December
Vietnam produced 558.55 million pieces of casual clothes in December, down 4.38 percent from 584.14 million pieces in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 27.59 points, foreign traders net-sell US$67.78 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,802.91, down 27.59 points or 1.51 percent, with a total trading value of VND 34,585.35 billion or US$1312.54 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$67.78 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong stronger, Wednesday
On January 28, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,200 and the sell rate was VND 26,250, a change of 150 and 140, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,225 (down 0.55 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,088, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,067.
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.
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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.
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