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Clinker & cement exports from Vietnam down 3.4 percent in September, Bangladesh and Philippines top buyers
Vietnam’s exports of clinker and cement reached US$117.55 million in September 2025, down 3.40 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Currency: Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate slightly, Wednesday
The State Bank of Vietnam set the central rate at VND 25,097 per US dollar, up slightly by 2 dong or 0.01 percent from the previous day.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 2.91 points, foreign traders net-sell US$30.63 million, Wednesday
Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index edged up 0.18 percent to close at 1,654.89 points on November 5, 2025, with total trading value reaching VND 20.19 trillion or US$766.34 million and foreign traders net-selling US$30.63 million of stocks, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Canada buys US$660 billion of Vietnam’s exports in September, down 5.54 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s exports to Canada reached US$660.02 million in September 2025, down 5.54 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fruit & vegetable imports into Vietnam, up 1.26 percent in September, China and USA top suppliers
Vietnam’s imports of fruit and vegetables reached US$231.06 million in September 2025, rising 1.26 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Pepper exports from Vietnam to the USA up 7.31 percent in September 2025
Vietnam’s pepper exports reached US$135.99 million in September 2025, down 3.06 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports totalled US$1.27 billion, led by strong demand from the United States, Germany, and the Netherlands.
Sweden buys US$109 million of Vietnam’s exports in September, up 0.12 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s exports to Sweden reached US$108.85 million in September 2025, up 0.12 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Black market Vietnam dong exchange rate jumps, official rate holds steady, Tuesday
Vietnam’s exchange rate movements on 4 November 2025 showed minor fluctuations, with the black market mid-rate rising to VND 27,805 per US$1, up 30 dong or 0.11 percent from the previous day.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 34.98 points, foreign traders net-buy US$45.73 million, Tuesday
Vietnam’s stock market surged on 4 November 2025, with the VN-Index climbing 34.98 points, or 2.16 percent, to close at 1,651.98, with foreign traders net-buying US$45.73 million worth of stocks, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Cotton imports into Vietnam, down 26.51 percent in September, USA and Australia top suppliers
Vietnam’s cotton imports fell sharply to US$166.89 million in September, down 26.51 percent month-on-month, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Total imports in the first nine months of 2025 reached US$2.26 billion, led by the United States, Brazil, and Australia.
Motor vehicle production in Vietnam up 2.48 percent in September
Vietnam produced 39,000 motor vehicles in September, up 2.48 percent month-on-month, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office. Total output in the first nine months of 2025 reached 338,000 units, representing a 53 percent year-on-year increase, reflecting a recovery in both domestic demand and export-oriented assembly.
Mobile phone production in Vietnam up 1.59 percent in September
Vietnam produced 16 million cellular phones in September, up 1.59 percent month-on-month, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office. Total output for the first nine months of 2025 reached 140 million units, up 2 percent year-on-year, maintaining steady growth despite global demand headwinds.
Switzerland ships US$98.06 million of goods to Vietnam in September, up 30.53 percent
Vietnam imported goods worth US$98.06 million from Switzerland in September 2025, up 30.53 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Black market Vietnam dong rate eases slightly, official rate steady, Monday
The Vietnamese dong weakened marginally on the informal market on November 3, while the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) kept the official central rate unchanged.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 22.65 points, foreign traders net-sell US$5.96 million, Monday
Vietnam’s stock market extended its losing streak on November 3, with the VN-Index falling 1.38 percent to 1,617.00 points, shedding 22.65 points, with foreign traders net-selling US$5.96 million worth of stocks, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam manufacturing index hits 15-month high in October as output and orders accelerate
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector strengthened sharply in October, with the S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing PMI rising to 54.5, up from 50.4 in September — its highest level since July 2024.
Australia buys US$691 billion of Vietnam’s exports in September, up 16.65 percent
Vietnam’s exports to Australia increased 16.65 percent in September 2025 from the previous month, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Seafood imports into Vietnam, down 2.45 percent in September, India and Indonesia top suppliers
Vietnam’s imports of fishery products reached US$271.69 million in September 2025, down 2.45 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Non-wood furniture exports from Vietnam up 2.88 percent in September 2025, Australia and Denmark top buyers
Vietnam’s exports of non-wood furniture reached US$302.39 million in September 2025, up 2.88 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Total exports in the first ten months stood at US$2.65 billion.
Cashew nut imports into Vietnam, up 1.75 percent in September, Ivory Coast and Ghana top suppliers
Vietnam’s cashew nut imports rose 1.75 percent month-on-month to US$401.40 million in September 2025, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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