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Footwear exports from Vietnam up 18.99 percent in October, USA and Netherlands top buyers
Vietnam exported footwear to the tune of US$2,032 million in October, up 18.99 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year to date, Vietnam had exported US$19,827 million worth of footwear by the end of October.
China ships US$16.4 billion of goods to Vietnam in October, down 0.19 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$16,427 billion worth of goods from China, down 0.19 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$150,904 million worth of goods from China.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 13.07 points, foreign traders net-sell US$2.85 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,593.61, down 13.07 points or 0.83 percent, with a total trading value of VND 19,760.86 billion or US$749.94 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$2.85 million worth of equities, Tuesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, Tuesday
On 11 November 2025, the black market buy rate was VND 27,580 and the sell rate was VND 27,650, a change of 120 and 100 respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,615 (down 0.40 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,118, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,316.
Textiles and garments exports from Vietnam down 2.49 percent in October, to USA down 6.96 percent
Vietnam exported textiles and garments to the tune of US$3,179 million in October-2.49 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year to date, Vietnam had exported US$32,932 million worth of textiles and garments by the end of October.
Fabrics imports into Vietnam, down 1.88 percent in October, China and Taiwan top suppliers
Vietnam imported fabrics to the tune of US$1,281 million in October down 1.88 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year to date, Vietnam had imported US$12,506 million worth of fabrics by the end of October.
USA buys US$13.4 billion of Vietnam’s exports in October, down 2.30 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$13,408 billion worth of goods to USA, down 2.30 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$126,167 million worth of goods to USA.
Milk imports into Vietnam, up 2.12 percent in October, New Zealand and Australia top suppliers
Vietnam imported milk and milk products to the tune of US$102 million in October up 2.12 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 18.56 points, foreign traders net-sell US$6.94 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,580.54, down 18.56 points or 1.16 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,307.77 billion or US$808.64 million, with foreign traders net-selling US$6.94 million worth of stocks, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank weakens dong central exchange rate, Monday
On 10 November 2025, the black market buy rate was VND 27,700 and the sell rate was VND 27,750, a change of 70 and 100 respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,725 (down 0.31 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,106, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,301.
Fresh milk production in Vietnam up 6.79 percent in October
Vietnam produced 148 million litres of fresh milk in October, up 6.79 percent from 139 million litres in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Malaysia ships US$977.25 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 1.22 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$977 million worth of goods from Malaysia, up 1.22 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$9,162 million worth of goods from Malaysia.
Thailand buys US$752 billion of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 0.92 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$752 billion worth of goods to Thailand, up 0.92 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$7,096 million worth of goods to Thailand.
Crude oil imports into Vietnam, down 12.57 percent in October, Kuwait top supplier
Vietnam imported crude oil to the tune of US$679 million in October down -12.57 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year to date, Vietnam had imported US$6,652 million worth of crude oil by the end of October.
Iron and steel exports from Vietnam down 6.54 percent in October, Cambodia and Italy top buyers
Vietnam exported iron and steel to the tune of US$464 million in October, -6.54 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Coal production in Vietnam up 24.44 percent in October
Vietnam produced 2.97 million tonnes of coal in October, up 24.44 percent from September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
The Philippines ships US$198.17 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 3.80 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$191 million worth of goods from Philippines, down 3.66 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$2 billion worth of goods from Philippines.
Indonesia buys US$470 billion of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 7.20 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$470 billion worth of goods to Indonesia, up 0.07 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$4,742 million worth of goods to Indonesia.
Plastics imports into Vietnam, down 0.40 percent in October, China and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported plastics to the tune of US$1 billion in October down 0.40 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Cashew nut exports from Vietnam up 2.63 percent in October, China and USA top buyers
Vietnam exported cashew nuts to the tune of US$504 million in October, up 2.63 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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