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Vietnam’s VN-Index down 43.54 points, foreign traders net-sell US$49.79 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,599.10, down 43.54 points or 2.65 percent, with foreign traders net-selling to the tune of US$49.79 million, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, Friday
On 7 November 2025, the Vietnamese dong was trading at VND 27,810 per US dollar on the black market, according to Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 12.25 points, foreign traders net-sell US$40.34 million, Thursday
Vietnam’s VN-Index closed at 1,642.64, down 12.25 points or 0.74 percent, with total trading value at VND 17.86 trillion or about US$677.9 million, Thursday, as foreign traders net-sold US$40.34 million worth of stocks, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, Thursday
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) set the central exchange rate at VND 25,100 per US dollar, up three dong or 0.01 percent from the previous day, whereas in the unofficial market, the mid-rate remained unchanged at VND 27,805 per US dollar. Buying and selling rates were stable at VND 27,770 and VND 27,840, respectively.
Vietnam’s CPI rises 0.2 percent in October month-on-month on food and tuition costs
Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) rose by 0.20 percent in October 2025 compared with September, driven mainly by higher food prices in flood-affected areas and increased tuition fees at private schools, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office (NSO).
Vietnam’s import–export turnover tops US$762 billion Jan-Oct 2025, up 17.4 percent YoY
Vietnam’s total import and export turnover reached US$81.49 billion in October 2025, down 1.2 percent month-on-month but up 17.2 percent year-on-year, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office (NSO).
Vietnam’s industrial production index up 10.8 percent year-on-year in October
Vietnam’s industrial production index (IIP) in October 2025 rose by an estimated 2.4 percent month-on-month and 10.8 percent year-on-year, marking one of the strongest monthly performances this year, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Motorbike production in Vietnam down 16.41 percent in September
Vietnam produced 259,000 motorbikes in September 2025, down 16.41 percent from August, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
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.
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