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Vietnam’s VN-Index up 25.04 points, foreign traders net-sell US$3.49 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,754.84, up 25.04 points or 1.45 percent, with a total trading value of VND 22,165.36 billion or US$841.19 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$3.49 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong stronger, Monday
On December 29, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,750 and the sell rate was VND 26,820, a change of 0 and 1,000, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,785 (down 1.83 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,125, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,282.
Textile / footwear materials exports from Vietnam down 8.05 percent in November, Indonesia and Cambodia top buyers
Vietnam exported textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries to the tune of US$ million in November, down from US$ million in October, a change of 0.00 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Motor vehicle parts imports Vietnam up 6.99 percent in November, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported parts and accessories of motor vehicles to the tune of US$570 million in November, up from US$533 million in October, a change of 6.99 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Televisions production in Vietnam up 3.82 percent in November
Vietnam produced 1,965.25 thousand televisions in November, up 3.82 percent from 1,892.99 thousand in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Italy buys US$396 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 13.01 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$396 million worth of goods to Italy, down 13.01 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Chemicals imports Vietnam down 11.18 percent in November, China / Taiwan top suppliers
Vietnam imported chemicals to the tune of US$640 million in November, down from US$720 million in October, a change of -11.18 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Cashew nut exports from Vietnam down 5.89 percent in November, China and USA top buyers
Vietnam exported cashew nut to the tune of US$475 million in November, down from US$504 million in October, a change of -5.89 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Phone components production in Vietnam up 15.25 percent in November
Vietnam produced 73.92 trillion dong of phone components in November, up 15.25 percent from 64.14 trillion dong in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Chemical products imports Vietnam down 0.75 percent in November, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported chemical products to the tune of US$695 million in November, down from US$701 million in October, a change of -0.75 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Coffee exports from Vietnam up 28.69 percent in November, Germany and Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported coffee to the tune of US$508 million in November, up from US$394 million in October, a change of 28.69 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Crude oil imports Vietnam down 42.41 percent in November, Kuwait top supplier
Vietnam imported crude oil to the tune of US$391 million in November, down from US$679 million in October, a change of -42.41 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Mobile phone production in Vietnam down 0.33 percent in November
Vietnam produced 16.73 million mobile phones in November, down 0.33 percent from 16.79 million pieces in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Belgium ships US$39.23 million worth of goods to Vietnam in November, down 36.16 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$39.23 million worth of goods from Belgium, down from US$61.45 million in October, a change of -36.16 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 13.05 points, foreign traders net-sell US$43.72 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,729.80, down 13.05 points or 0.75 percent, with a total trading value of VND 32,679.59 billion or US$1240.21 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$43.72 million worth of equities, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, Friday
On December 26, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,750 and the sell rate was VND 27,820, a change of 70 and 950, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,285 (up 1.64 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,128, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,290.
Netherlands buys US$1.16 billion of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 5.56 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$1,165 million worth of goods to Netherlands, down 5.56 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Plastic products imports Vietnam up 1.06 percent in November, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported plastic products to the tune of US$960 million in November, up from US$950 million in October, a change of 1.06 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Digital cameras exports from Vietnam down 9.48 percent in November, China and USA top buyers
Vietnam exported digital cameras to the tune of US$792 million in November, down from US$875 million in October, a change of -9.48 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Italy ships US$180.10 million worth of goods to Vietnam in November, up 2.43 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$180.10 million worth of goods from Italy, up from US$175.83 million in October, a change of 2.43 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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