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Netherlands buys US$1.14 billion of Vietnam’s exports in September, down 4.87 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s exports to the Netherlands reached US$1.14 billion in September 2025, down 4.87 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Italy ships US$148.56 million of goods to Vietnam in September, down 5.96 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s imports from Italy totalled US$148.56 million in September 2025, down 5.96 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Chemicals imports into Vietnam, up 2.5 percent in September, China and Taiwan top suppliers
Vietnam’s imports of chemicals rose slightly in September 2025, reaching US$653.88 million, up 2.5 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Iron and steel exports from Vietnam up 14.94 percent in September 2025, Cambodia and Italy top buyers
Vietnam’s iron and steel exports reached US$496.95 million in September 2025, up 14.94 percent from August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports climbed to US$5.17 billion.
Vietnam’s Vingroup signs MOU with Congo to develop real estate, electric vehicle market
Vingroup has signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, to develop a 6,300-hectare riverside megacity and help the country transition over 300,000 petrol vehicles to electric ones, Nguoi Quan Sat has reported.
France buys US$337 billion of Vietnam’s exports in September, down 5.97 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s exports to France fell by 5.97 percent in September 2025 compared with August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Total export value reached US$337.35 million, bringing the year-to-date figure to nearly US$2.98 billion.
African Swine Fever weighing heavily on Vietnam small-hold farmers as local pork prices drop
Vietnam’s pig farmers are struggling as live hog prices fall to around VND 50,000 or US$1.90 per kilogram, down from VND 68,000 or US$2.58 last month Dan Tri has reported.
Intel is planning to expand its operations in Vietnam: local media
Intel plans to shift more of its assembly, packaging, and testing operations from Costa Rica to Vietnam, VnExpress has reported
Dairy imports into Vietnam fall 5.10 percent in September, New Zealand and USA top suppliers
Vietnam’s imports of milk and milk products fell by 5.10 percent in September 2025 compared with August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Total imports reached US$100.14 million, bringing the year-to-date value to US$1.06 billion.
Plastic products exports from Vietnam to the USA down 6.98 percent in September 2025
Vietnam’s exports of plastic products declined month-on-month in September 2025, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Total export value reached US$592.93 million, down from US$637.43 million in August.
Beer production in Vietnam up 4.52 percent in September 2025
Vietnam’s beer production rose 4.52 percent month-on-month in September to 424 million litres, up from 405 million litres in August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Digital cameras and parts imports for Vietnam, up 0.37 percent in September, China and Taiwan top suppliers
Vietnam’s imports of still image, video cameras and parts reached US$233.40 million in September, down 0.37 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$1.83 billion.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 3.88 points, foreign traders net-sell US$66.91 million, Friday
The VN-Index fell 3.88 points, or 0.23 percent, to close at 1,683.18 on 24 October, with foreign investors net-offloading US$66.91 million worth of stocks, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam dong exchange rates hold steady, Friday
The State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate remained unchanged at VND 25,098 per US$1, while the black-market rate stayed flat, with buying at VND 27,520 and selling at VND 27,620, keeping the mid-market rate at VND 27,570 per US$1.
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Powdered milk production in Vietnam up 6.63 percent in September 2025
Vietnam’s powdered milk production rose 6.63 percent month-on-month in September to 13 thousand tons, according to data from the National Statistics Office.
UK buys US$745 million of Vietnam’s exports in September, down 6.92 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s exports to the United Kingdom fell by 6.92 percent month-on-month to US$745.44 million in September 2025, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports totalled US$6.22 billion, led by electronics, machinery, and footwear.
Bags, headgear and umbrella exports from Vietnam to the USA down 11.93 percent in September
The United States remained Vietnam’s largest market, though exports fell 16.83 percent to US$156.70 million. Shipments to Japan also dropped 16 percent to US$23.75 million, while the Netherlands decreased 7.22 percent to US$20.46 million.
Netherlands ships US$64.12 million of goods to Vietnam in September, up 8.46 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s imports from the Netherlands rose 8.46 percent month-on-month to US$64.12 million in September 2025, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Total imports in the first nine months reached US$587.16 million.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 8.56 points, foreign traders net-sell US$49.34 million, Thursday
Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index closed at 1,687.06, up 8.56 points or 0.51 percent, with total trading value reaching VND 24.58 trillion or US$932.77 million, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange. Conversely, foreign traders net-sold US$49.34 million worth of HoSE stocks.
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