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Wood / wooden products exports from Vietnam up 11.64 percent in December, USA / China top buyers
Vietnam exported wood and wooden products to the tune of US$1,656 million in December, up from US$1,483 million in November, a change of 11.64 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Japan ships US$2.25 billion worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 14.74 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$2,252.17 million worth of goods from Japan, up from US$1,962.83 million in November, a change of 14.74 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Taiwan buys US$609 million of Vietnam’s exports in December, up 7.87 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$609 million worth of goods to Taiwan, up 7.87 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 9.43 points, foreign traders net-buy US$40.61 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,877.33, up 9.43 points or 0.50 percent, with a total trading value of VND 41,644.62 billion or US$1,580.44 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$40.61 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, Monday
On January 12, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,800 and the sell rate was VND 26,850, a change of 40 and 30, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,825 (up 0.13 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,129, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,268.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from the Americas down .06 percent in December
In December, Americas accounted for 111,189 tourist arrivals in Vietnam, a decrease of .06 percent from November, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Powdered milk production in Vietnam down 0.81 percent in December
Vietnam produced 14.24 thousand tons of powdered milk in December, down 0.81 percent from 14.36 thousand tons in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Iron and steel products imports Vietnam up 15.87 percent in December, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported iron and steel products to the tune of US$871 million in December, up from US$752 million in November, a change of 15.87 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Plastic products exports from Vietnam up 13.41 percent in December, USA \ Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported plastic products to the tune of US$702 million in December, up from US$619 million in November, a change of 13.41 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Gasoline and oil production in Vietnam down 1.39 percent in December
Vietnam produced 843.10 thousand tons of gasoline and oil in December, down 1.39 percent from 855.03 thousand tons in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Thailand buys US$803 million of Vietnam’s exports in December, down 9.77 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$803 million worth of goods to Thailand, down 9.77 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Textile, leather and footwear materials imports Vietnam up 9.08 percent in December, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries to the tune of US$683 million in December, up from US$626 million in November, a change of 9.08 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
China ships US$18.3 billion worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 10.74 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$18,255.32 million worth of goods from China, up from US$16,485.08 million in November, a change of 10.74 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Computers and electrical product exports from Vietnam up 11.93 percent in December, USA \ China top buyers
Vietnam exported computers, electrical products, and spare-parts to the tune of US$10,743 million in December, up from US$9,597 million in November, a change of 11.93 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Beer production in Vietnam down 8.34 percent in December
Vietnam produced 409.85 million liters of beer in December, down 8.34 percent from 447.14 million liters in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
USA ships US$2.27 billion worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 28.48 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$2,269.79 million worth of goods from USA, up from US$1,766.59 million in November, a change of 28.48 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
China buys US$7.2 billion of Vietnam’s exports in December, up 16.26 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$7,197 million worth of goods to China, up 16.26 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Petroleum products imports Vietnam up 33.76 percent in December, Singapore / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported petroleum products to the tune of US$633 million in December, up from US$474 million in November, a change of 33.76 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Iron and steel exports from Vietnam up 24.54 percent in December, Italy \ Cambodia top buyers
Vietnam exported iron and steel to the tune of US$548 million in December, up from US$440 million in November, a change of 24.54 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam bond market sees strong year-end issuance / active secondary trading in December 2025
Vietnam’s bond market recorded heavy issuance and active secondary trading in December 2025, led by government bonds and a recovery in corporate bond activity, according to the Vietnam Bond Market Association monthly report.
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