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Motor vehicles imports into Vietnam, up 5.75 percent in November, China and Indonesia top suppliers
Vietnam imported motor vehicles to the tune of US$456 million in November, up from US$431 million in October, a change of 5.75 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 6.57 points, foreign traders net-sell US$93.24 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,747.17, down 6.57 points or 0.37 percent, with a total trading value of VND 29,492.68 billion or US$1119.27 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$93.24 million worth of equities, Tuesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market rate strengthens, Tuesday
On December 9, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,100 and the sell rate was VND 27,150, a change of 100 and 100, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,125 (down 0.37 percent), 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 26,365.
Coal production in Vietnam up 16.50 percent in November
Vietnam produced 4,426.75 thousand tons of coal in November, up 16.50 percent from 3,799.89 thousand tons in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Tourist arrivals to Vietnam up 14.2 percent in November, from Americas up 35.7 percent
In November, Vietnam welcomed 1,978,174 tourist arrivals, an increase of 14.20 percent from October, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Vietnam textile & garment exports down 6.48 percent in November, down .69 percent to USA
Vietnam exported textiles and garments to the tune of US$2,973 million in November, down from US$3,179 million in October, a change of -6.48 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 12.42 points, foreign traders net-sell US$71.50 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,753.74, up 12.42 points or 0.71 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,497.37 billion or US$815.84 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$71.50 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 rate stronger, Monday
On December 8, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,200 and the sell rate was VND 27,250, a change of 0 and 10, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,225 (down 0.02 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,152, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,361.
Vietnam footwear exports up 2.16 percent in November, to USA up 2.14 percent
Vietnam exported footwear to the tune of US$2,076 million in November, up from US$2,032 million in October, a change of 2.16 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Argentina ships US$287.90 million worth of goods to Vietnam in October, down 20.74 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam imported US$287.90 million worth of goods from Argentina, down from US$363.22 million in September, a change of -20.74 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Cambodia ships US$290.91 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 5.76 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam imported US$290.91 million worth of goods from Cambodia, up from US$275.05 million in September, a change of 5.76 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
UAE buys US$499 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 3.91 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$499 million worth of goods to UAE, up 3.91 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fruits and vegetables imports into Vietnam, up 8.12 percent in October, China and USA top suppliers
Vietnam imported fruits and vegetables to the tune of US$250 million in October, up from US$231 million in September, a change of 8.12 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Bags and accessories exports from Vietnam up 11.31 percent in October, USA and Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear and umbrellas to the tune of US$381 million in October, up 11.31 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year to date, Vietnam had exported US$3,725 million worth of bags and accessories by the end of October. The
Vietnam November CPI up .45 percent month-on-month, 3.58 percent year on year
Consumer prices in November increased by 0.45 percent from October, driven mainly by higher food prices in flood-affected provinces and rising input and fuel costs, according to the latest data from the National Office of Statistics (NSO).
Vietnam November trade turnover down month-on-month 5.4 percent, up 15.6 percent year-on-year
Total import and export turnover of goods in November is estimated at US$77.06 billion, down 5.4 percent from October but up 15.6 percent from a year earlier, according to the latest data from the National Office of Statistics.
Vietnam registered FDI reaches US$33.7 billion, disbursed FDI US$23.6 billion, in November
Foreign investment registered in Vietnam had reached US$33.69 billion as of November 30, up 7.4 percent from the same period last year, according to the latest data from the National Office of Statistics.
Vietnam Industrial Production Index up 10.8 percent year-on-year in October
Industrial production in November continued to grow as businesses increased output to meet year-end domestic consumption and export demand, according to the latest data from the National Office of Statistics (NSO). The industrial production index is estimated to have risen by 2.3 percent from October and by 10.8 percent from November last year.
Hong Kong ships US$58.43 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 11.28 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam imported US$58.43 million worth of goods from Hong Kong, up from US$52.50 million in September, a change of 11.28 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Brazil buys US$227 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 2.23 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$227 million worth of goods to Brazil, up 2.23 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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