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Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, Friday
On December 19, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,900 and the sell rate was VND 27,000, a change of 0 and 50, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,950 (up 0.09 percent), according to Ty Gia USD.
South Korea ships US$5.03 billion worth of goods to Vietnam in November, up 2.57 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$5,034.07 million worth of goods from South Korea, up from US$4,908.13 million in October, a change of 2.57 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Crude oil production in Vietnam down 0.34 percent in November
Vietnam produced 718 thousand tons of crude oil in November, down 0.34 percent from 720.45 thousand tons in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam News Today, December 19 2025, Business & Economy
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Coal imports Vietnam, down 23.98 percent in November, Australia / Indonesia top suppliers
Vietnam imported coal to the tune of US$378 million in November, down from US$498 million in October, a change of -23.98 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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Thailand ships US$1.05 billion worth of goods to Vietnam in November, down 13.29 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$1,051.11 million worth of goods from Thailand, down from US$1,212.26 million in October, a change of -13.29 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 3.32 points, foreign traders net-sell US$33.36 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,676.98, up 3.32 points or 0.20 percent, with a total trading value of VND 18,581.72 billion or US$705.19 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$33.36 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong unchanged, Thursday
On December 18, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,900 and the sell rate was VND 26,950, a change of 0 and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,925 (down 0.00 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,151, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,330.
Malaysia buys US$473 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, up 3.20 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$473 million worth of goods to Malaysia, up 3.20 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Wood / wooden products exports from Vietnam down 3.31 percent in November, USA and China top buyers
Vietnam exported wood and wooden products to the tune of US$1,483 million in November, down from US$1,534 million in October, a change of -3.31 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, December 18 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: outbound investment, South Korea medical container factory, MoU Banking Academy / Vantage Foundation, HSR train tech Siemens / VinSpeed, military weapons online sales, exchange rate forecast, successful privatisation Vietnam shoemaker, Song Ba Ha Hydro dividend payment, fake fire extinguishers, South Korea rare earths development Vietnam, Sony investment record label, FTZ for HCMC, illegal currency trade, exchange rate Wednesday, stock market Wednesday, exports to Japan, iron and steel imports, and more.
Aluminum production in Vietnam up 0.70 percent in November
Vietnam produced 121.50 thousand tons of aluminum in November, up 0.70 percent from 120.66 thousand tons in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Taiwan ships US$2.76 billion worth of goods to Vietnam in November, down 7.66 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$2,761.10 billion worth of goods from Taiwan, down from US$2,990.01 million in October, a change of -7.66 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong stronger, Wednesday
On December 17, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,900 and the sell rate was VND 26,950, a change of 0 and 50, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,925 (down 0.09 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,146, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,332.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 5.52 points, foreign traders net-buy US$0.11 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,673.66, down 5.52 points or 0.33 percent, with a total trading value of VND 19,532.14 billion or US$741.26 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$0.11 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Japan buys US$2.34 billion of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 1.71 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$2,342 million worth of goods to Japan, down 1.71 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Iron and steel products imports Vietnam, up 2.79 percent in November, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported iron and steel products to the tune of US$752 million in November, up from US$731 million in October, a change of 2.79 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, December 17 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: SBV credit growth update, cheap labour / capital growth reaching limits, opinion: Vietnam tourism v. Malaysia, gold hotel owner late payment social insurance, PDP8 costs, shophouse demand in decline, invoices for foreign currency suspended, official growth narrative, Hanoi market stabilisation program, EU EV transition target rollback, trade challenges, labour export, plastic products exports, imports from Thailand, stock market Tuesday, exchange rates Tuesday, exports to South Korea, and more.
Plastic products exports from Vietnam down 3.35 percent in November, to USA down 6.21 percent
Vietnam exported plastic products to the tune of US$619 million in November, down from US$641 million in October, a change of -3.35 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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