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Machines and equipment exports from Vietnam down 3.58 percent in October, USA and China top buyers
Vietnam exported machine, equipment, tools and instruments to the tune of US$5.4 billion in October, – 3.58 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Crude oil production in Vietnam down 0.34 percent in October over September
Vietnam produced 685 thousand tons of crude oil in October, down 0.34 percent from September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Japan ships US$2.18 billion of goods to Vietnam in October, down 1.56 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam imported US$2.18 billion worth of goods from Japan, down 1.56 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
South Korea buys US$2.47 billion of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 0.71 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$2,467 billion worth of goods to South Korea, up 0.71 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Currency: Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market weakens, Friday
On November 14, the black market buy rate was VND 27,770 and the sell rate was VND 27,900, a change of 50 and 100 respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,835 (up 0.27 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,122, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,354.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 4.02 points, foreign traders net-sell US$25.77 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,635.46, up 4.02 points or 0.25 percent, with a total trading value of VND 20,812.27 billion or US$789.84 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$25.77 million worth of equities, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Machine & equipment imports into Vietnam, down 2.34 percent in October, China and Japan top suppliers
Vietnam imported machine, equipment, tools and instruments to the tune of US$5,281 million in October, down -2.34 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Computer exports from Vietnam down 7.51 percent in October, USA and China top buyers
Vietnam exported computers, electrical products, and spare-parts to the tune of US$9,793 million in October, – 7.51 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s car sales down 9 percent year-on-year in October, but rebound 21 percent from September
Vietnam’s auto market sold 31,844 vehicles in October 2025, down 9 percent from the same month last year but up 21 percent month-on-month, according to data from the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA).
South Korea ships US$4.9 billion of goods to Vietnam in October, down 9.48 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$4.9 billion worth of goods from South Korea, down 9.48 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 0.42 points, foreign traders net-sell US$36.89 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,631.44, down 0.42 points or 0.03 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,737.31 billion or US$824.95 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$36.89 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market rate weakens, Thursday
On November 13, the black market buy rate was VND 27,720 and the sell rate was VND 27,800, a change of 20 and 50 respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,760 (up 0.13 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,125, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,330.
Japan buys US$2.38 billion of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 9.33 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$2.38 billion worth of goods to Japan, up 9.33 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Iron and steel imports into Vietnam, up 23.91 percent in October, China and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported iron and steel to the tune of US$996 million in October, up 23.91 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Wood products exports from Vietnam up 12.54 percent in October, USA and Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported wood and wooden products to the tune of US$1,534 million in October, 12.54 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
USA ships US$1.57 billion of goods to Vietnam in October, up 3.24 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$1,571 million worth of goods from USA, up 3.24 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$15,232 million worth of goods from USA.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 38.25 points, foreign traders net-sell US$14.42 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,631.86, up 38.25 points or 2.40 percent, with a total trading value of VND 22,145.74 billion or US$840.45 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$14.42 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, Wednesday
On 12 November 2025, the black market buy rate was VND 27,700 and the sell rate was VND 27,750, a change of 120 and 100 respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,725 (up 0.40 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,129, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,352.
China buys US$7.3 billion of Vietnam’s exports in October, down 4.76 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$7,256 billion worth of goods to China, down 4.76 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$56,984 million worth of goods to China.
Computer imports into Vietnam, down 6.01 percent in October, China and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof to the tune of US$13,100 million in October down 6.01 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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