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Chemicals imports into Vietnam, up 10.14 percent in October, China and USA top suppliers
Vietnam imported chemicals to the tune of US$720 million in October, up 10.14 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Digital camera exports from Vietnam up 3.82 percent in October, China and USA top buyers
Vietnam exported still image, video cameras and parts thereof to the tune of US$875 million in October, 3.82 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Processed seafood production in Vietnam up 3.57 percent in October
Vietnam produced 682.92 thousand tons of processed seafood production in October, up 3.57 percent from 659.40 thousand tons in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from the Americas were up 13.8 percent in October
In October, the Americas accounted for 82,416 tourist arrivals, an increase of 28.90 percent from September, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Germany ships US$379.03 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 2.28 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$379 million worth of goods from Germany, up 2.28 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
India buys US$836 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 0.10 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$836 million worth of goods to India, up 0.10 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 1.06 points, foreign traders net-sell US$22.35 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,654.93, down 1.06 points or 0.06 percent, with a total trading value of VND 20,090.87 billion or US$762.46 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$22.35 million worth of equities, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market rate stronger, Friday
On November 21, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,700 and the sell rate was VND 27,800, a change of 30 and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,750 (down 0.05 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,136, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,357.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Europe up 13.8 percent in October
In October, Europe accounted for 218,096 tourist arrivals, an increase of 35.00 percent from September, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Fishery products exports from Vietnam up 14.35 percent in October, China and USA top buyers
Vietnam exported fishery products to the tune of US$1,159 million in October, 14.35 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Textile, leather and footwear materials imports Vietnam, down 4.69 percent in October, China and USA top suppliers
Vietnam imported textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries to the tune of US$631 million in October, down -4.69 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Aluminium production in Vietnam up 2.83 percent in October
Vietnam produced 127.12 thousand tons of aluminium production in October, up 2.83 percent from 123.62 thousand tons in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 6.99 points, foreign traders net-buy US$11.04 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,655.99, up 6.99 points or 0.42 percent, with a total trading value of VND 19,675.24 billion or US$746.69 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$11.04 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank central exchange rate, black market dong, stronger, Thursday
On November 20, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,730 and the sell rate was VND 27,800, a change of 10 and 20 respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,765 (down 0.05 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,130, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,379.
UK ships US$87.35 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 3.18 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$87 million worth of goods from UK, up 3.18 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
France buys US$342 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 1.39 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$342 million worth of goods to France, up 1.39 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Toys & sporting goods exports from Vietnam down 9.56 percent in October, to USA down 4 percent MoM
Vietnam exported toys and sporting goods to the tune of US$962 million in October, down 9.56 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Chemical products imports into Vietnam, up 0.52 percent in October, China and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported chemical products to the tune of US$701 million in October, up 0.52 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 10.92 points, foreign traders net-sell US$24.71 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,649.00, down 10.92 points or 0.66 percent, with a total trading value of VND 24,312.63 billion or US$922.68 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$24.71 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam central exchange rate holds steady, black market dong weakens, Wednesday
On November 19, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,740 and the sell rate was VND 27,820, a change of 30 and 50 respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,780 (up 0.14 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,132, the same as yesterday, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,376.
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