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Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Americas were up 35.7 percent in November
In November, the Americas accounted for 111,835 tourist arrivals, an increase of 35.70 percent from October, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Gasoline and oil production in Vietnam down 0.90 percent in November
Vietnam produced 1,531.90 thousand tons of gasoline and oil in November, down 0.90 percent from 1,545.78 thousand tons in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 52.01 points, foreign traders net-sell US$22.62 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,646.89, down 52.01 points or 3.06 percent, with a total trading value of VND 24,698.37 billion or US$937.32 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$22.62 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 flat, Friday
On December 12, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,100 and the sell rate was VND 27,200, a change of 20 and 20, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,150, according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,148, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,306.
Indonesia ships US$964.90 million of goods to Vietnam in November, up 2.73 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$964.90 million worth of goods from Indonesia, up from US$939.25 million in October, a change of 2.73 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
China buys US$6.19 billion of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 14.69 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$6,190 million worth of goods to China, down 14.69 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Iron and steel exports from Vietnam down 5.29 percent in November, India and Cambodia top buyers
Vietnam exported iron and steel to the tune of US$440 million in November, down from US$464 million in October, a change of -5.29 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam car sales up 5.79 percent in November over October, 1 percent year-to-date
Total car sales in Vietnam reached 33,689 units in November compared to 31,844 units in October, according to data from the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA).
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 20.08 points, foreign traders net-sell US$18.86 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,698.90, down 20.08 points or 1.17 percent, with a total trading value of VND 16,244.28 billion or US$616.48 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$18.86 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, Thursday
On December 11, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,120 and the sell rate was VND 27,180, a change of 20 and 30, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,150 (up 0.09 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,154, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,332.
India ships US$543.30 million of goods to Vietnam in November, up 7.64 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$543.30 million worth of goods from India, up from US$504.72 million in October, a change of 7.64 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Germany buys US$808 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 1.24 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$808 million worth of goods to Germany, down 1.24 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fabrics imports into Vietnam, down 1.93 percent in November, China and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported fabrics to the tune of US$1,257 million in November, down from US$1,281 million in October, a change of -1.93 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Beer production in Vietnam up 3.02 percent in November
Vietnam produced 417.35 million litres of beer in November, up 3.02 percent from 405.11 million litres in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam government bond auction sees VND 13,000 billion offered but only VND 7,950 billion sold
Vietnam’s State Treasury offered VND 13,000 billion (US$493.2 million) across 5-year, 10-year, 15-year and 30-year maturities, Wednesday, but investors bought just VND 7,950 billion (US$301.7 million) worth, all in the 10-year term, according to the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 28.19 points, foreign traders net-sell US$14.04 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,718.98, down 28.19 points or 1.61 percent, with a total trading value of VND 19,904.19 billion or US$755.38 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$14.04 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank central exchange rate & black market dong flat, Wednesday
On December 10, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,100 and the sell rate was VND 27,150, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,125, according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,155, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,357.
Vietnam exports to USA down 7.16 percent month-on-month at US$12.4 billion
In November, Vietnam exported US$12.4 billion worth of goods to the USA, down 7.16 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$138.6 billion worth of goods to the USA.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Asia up 7.8 percent in November
In November, Asia accounted for 1,477,295 tourist arrivals, an increase of 7.40 percent from October, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Fresh milk production in Vietnam up 2.32 percent in November
Vietnam produced 146.59 million litres of fresh milk in November, up 2.32 percent from 143.27 million litres in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
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