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Vietnam’s VN-Index up 4.08 points, foreign traders net-sell US$23.07 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,741.32, up 4.08 points or 0.23 percent, with a total trading value of VND 20,053.78 billion or US$761.05 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$23.07 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 rate weaker, Friday
On December 5, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,200 and the sell rate was VND 27,260, a change of 50 and 60, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,230 (up 0.20 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 26,365.
Russia ships US$211.97 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 37.89 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam imported US$211.97 million worth of goods from Russia, up from US$153.73 million in September, a change of 37.89 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Clinker and cement exports from Vietnam up 9.26 percent in October, Philippines and Bangladesh top buyers
Vietnam exported clinker and cement to the tune of US$128 million in October, up 9.26 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Mexico buys US$666 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 7.51 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$666 million worth of goods to Mexico, up 7.51 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 5.47 points, foreign traders net-buy US$39.58 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,737.24, up 5.47 points or 0.32 percent, with a total trading value of VND 26,537.32 billion or US$1007.11 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$39.58 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 stronger too, Thursday
On December 4, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,150 and the sell rate was VND 27,200, a change of 300 and 320, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,175 (down 1.13 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 26,373.
Cosmetics imports into Vietnam, up 3.10 percent in October, Singapore and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported cosmetics to the tune of US$141 million in October, up from US$137 million in September, a change of 3.10 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Canada buys US$676 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 2.39 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$676 million worth of goods to Canada, up 2.39 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Cement production in Vietnam up 7.50 percent in October
Vietnam produced 16.76 million tons of cement in October, up 7.50 percent from 15.59 million tons in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
EU advisory group say Vietnam failing key International Labour Organization obligations under EVFTA
The European Union Domestic Advisory Group has said that Vietnam’s progress on labour rights has not kept pace with the economic benefits generated by the EU-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement, in a statement released December 1.
Brazil ships US$442.24 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 6.54 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$442.24 million worth of goods from Brazil, up from US$415.10 million in September, a change of 6.54 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam government bond auction sells US$298 million out of US$493.2 million offered
The State Treasury put VND 13,000 billion (US$493.2 million) of government bonds up for auction on 3 December, but only the ten-year tranche managed to sell, yielding VND 7,850 billion (US$298 million) out of a possible VND 8,000 billion (US$303.7 million), according to the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 14.71 points, foreign traders net-buy US$138.37 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,731.77, up 14.71 points or 0.86 percent, with a total trading value of VND 28,594.96 billion or US$1085.20 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$138.37 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank holds central exchange rate steady, black market stronger, Wednesday
On December 3, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,450 and the sell rate was VND 27,520, a change of 70 and 100, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,485 (down 0.31 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,153, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,373.
Belgium ships US$61.45 million of goods to Vietnam in October, down 31.88 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$61.45 million worth of goods from Belgium, down from US$90.21 million in September, a change of -31.88 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Cotton imports into Vietnam, up 12.26 percent in October, USA and Australia top suppliers
Vietnam imported cotton to the tune of US$187 million in October, up from US$167 million in September, a change of 12.26 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Rice exports from Vietnam down 23.86 percent in October, Ghana and Ivory Coast top buyers
Vietnam exported rice to the tune of US$177 million in October, down 23.86 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Motorbike production in Vietnam up 22.04 percent in October
Vietnam produced 312.35 thousand motorbikes in October, up 22.04 percent from 255.95 thousand in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 15.39 points, foreign traders net-buy US$24.06 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,717.06, up 15.39 points or 0.90 percent, with a total trading value of VND 22,394.95 billion or US$849.90 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$24.06 million worth of equities, Tuesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
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