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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.
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.
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