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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
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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.
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 33.17 points, foreign traders net-buy US$0.19 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,679.18, up 33.17 points or 2.02 percent, with a total trading value of VND 24,450.67 billion or US$927.92 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$0.19 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 rate stronger,Tuesday
On December 16, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,900 and the sell rate was VND 27,000, a change of 200 and 180, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,950 (down 0.70 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,141, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,342.
South Korea buys US$2.3 billion of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 8.30 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$2.3 billion worth of goods to South Korea, down 8.30 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Oceania were up 4.9 percent in November
In November, Oceania accounted for 53,663 tourist arrivals, an increase of 4.90 percent from October, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Vietnam News Today, December 16 2025, Business & Economy
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Powdered milk production in Vietnam up 6.49 percent in November
Vietnam produced 13.44 thousand tons of powdered milk in November, up 6.49 percent from 12.62 thousand tons in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Japan ships US$1.96 billion worth of goods to Vietnam in November, down 10.11 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$1,962.83 billion worth of goods from Japan, down from US$2,183.62 million in October, a change of -10.11 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$22,382 million worth of goods from Japan. Vietnam imported US$633.71 million
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 0.88 points, foreign traders net-buy US$26.22 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,646.01, down 0.88 points or 0.05 percent, with a total trading value of VND 18,742.89 billion or US$711.31 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$26.22 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 15, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,100 and the sell rate was VND 27,180, a change of 0 and 20, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,140 (down 0.04 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,144, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,319.
Taiwan takes US$564 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, up 8.42 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$564 million worth of goods to Taiwan, up 8.42 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Machines/equipment imports Vietnam, down 1.29 percent in November, China/South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported machine, equipment, tools and instruments to the tune of US$5,213 million in November, down from US$5,281 million in October, a change of -1.29 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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