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Coal production in Vietnam down 0.17 percent in December
Vietnam produced 3,981.15 thousand tons of coal in December, down 0.17 percent from 3,987.90 thousand tons in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 27.87 points, foreign traders net-sell US$15.83 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,816.27, up 27.87 points or 1.56 percent, with a total trading value of VND 27,445.17 billion or US$1041.56 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$15.83 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 weaker, Tuesday
On January 6, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,950 and the sell rate was VND 27,000, a change of 50 and 50, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,975 (up 0.19 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,122, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,274.
Vietnam welcomes nearly 21.2 million international visitors in 2025, up 20.4 percent
Vietnam recorded more than 2 million international visitor arrivals in December, up 15.7 percent from the same month last year, according to official estimates.
Vietnam inflation rises 3.31 percent in 2025
Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index rose 0.19 percent in December from the previous month, driven mainly by higher food prices and dining costs, according to the latest release from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Vietnam trade turnover tops US$930 billion in 2025
Vietnam’s total merchandise exports and imports reached US$88.72 billion in December, up 15.1 percent from November and 25.7 percent year on year, according to the latest release from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Vietnam registers US$38.42 billion in foreign investment pledges in 2025
Total registered foreign investment in Vietnam reached US$38.42 billion in 2025, up 0.5 percent from the previous year, according to official data released as of December 31, according to the latest release from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Vietnam fourth-quarter GDP growth hits 14-year high at 8.46 percent
Gross domestic product in the fourth quarter of 2025 is estimated to have grown 8.46 percent year on year, marking the strongest fourth-quarter expansion recorded over the 2011–2025 period, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Philippines ships US$173.97 million worth of goods to Vietnam in November, down 12.22 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$173.97 million worth of goods from Philippines, down from US$198.17 million in October, a change of -12.22 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 3.91 points, foreign traders net-sell US$27.89 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,788.40, up 3.91 points or 0.22 percent, with a total trading value of VND 25,892.10 billion or US$982.62 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$27.89 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 weaker, Monday
On January 5, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,900 and the sell rate was VND 26,950, a change of 150 and 130, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,925 (up 0.52 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,124, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,275.
Australia buys US$563 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 12.55 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$563 million worth of goods to Australia, down 12.55 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Cashew nut imports Vietnam up 2.18 percent in November, Ivory Coast / Nigeria top suppliers
Vietnam imported cashew nut to the tune of US$264 million in November, up from US$258 million in October, a change of 2.18 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Rice exports from Vietnam up 7.46 percent in November, Ivory Coast \ China top buyers
Vietnam exported rice to the tune of US$190 million in November, up from US$177 million in October, a change of 7.46 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Milk imports Vietnam up 3.18 percent in November, New Zealand / Ireland top suppliers
Vietnam imported milk and milk products to the tune of US$106 million in November, up from US$102 million in October, a change of 3.18 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Chemical products exports from Vietnam down 5.04 percent in November, China \ South Korea top buyers
Vietnam exported chemical products to the tune of US$228 million in November, down from US$240 million in October, a change of -5.04 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam manufacturing ends 2025 in expansion, cost pressures intensify: S&P Global
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector ended 2025 in expansion, with output, new orders and employment rising in December despite renewed supply constraints and cost pressures.
Australia ships US$482.57 million worth of goods to Vietnam in November, down 38.44 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$482.57 million worth of goods from Australia, down from US$783.86 million in October, a change of -38.44 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Philippines buys US$347 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 8.05 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$347 million worth of goods to Philippines, down 8.05 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Netherlands ships US$60.83 million worth of goods to Vietnam in November, down 20.80 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$60.83 million worth of goods from Netherlands, down from US$76.80 million in October, a change of -20.80 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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