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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.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market stronger too, Tuesday
On December 2, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,520 and the sell rate was VND 27,620, a change of 100 and 100, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,570 (down 0.36 percent), according to Ty Gia USD.
The Netherlands ships US$76.80 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 19.78 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$76.80 million worth of goods from the Netherlands, up from US$64.12 million in September, a change of 19.78 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Motor vehicle production in Vietnam up 17.40 percent in October
Vietnam produced 39.94 thousand motor vehicles in October, up 17.40 percent from 34.02 thousand in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Chemical products exports from Vietnam up 0.68 percent in October, China and South Korea top buyers
Vietnam exported chemical products to the tune of US$240 million in October, up 0.68 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Australia buys US$644 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, down 6.84 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$644 million worth of goods to Australia, down 6.84 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 10.68 points, foreign traders net-sell US$11.39 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,701.67, up 10.68 points or 0.63 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,041.71 billion or US$798.55 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$11.39 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 1, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,620, and the sell rate was VND 27,720, a change of 30 and 10, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,670 (down 0.07 percent), according to Ty Gia USD.
Italy ships US$175.83 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 18.36 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$175.83 million worth of goods from Italy, up from US$148.56 million in September, a change of 18.36 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector expands for a fifth straight month: S&P Global
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector has expanded for a fifth straight month in November, though severe storms have disrupted supply chains and moderated the pace of growth, according to the S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index.
Chemicals exports from Vietnam up 0.34 percent in October, China and Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported chemicals to the tune of US$263 million in October, up 0.34 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Phone components production in Vietnam up 1.95 percent in October
Vietnam produced VND 66.01 trillion worth of phone components in October, up 1.95 percent from 64.75 trillion dong in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Cashew nut imports into Vietnam, down 35.64 percent in October, Ivory Coast and Cambodia top suppliers
Vietnam imported cashew nuts to the tune of US$258 million in October, down from US$401 million in September, a change of -35.64 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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