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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.
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.
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