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Vietnam’s VN-Index up 27 points, foreign traders net-buy US$89.87 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index rose 27 points, or 1.65 percent, to close at 1,663.43 with trading value at VND 47.99 trillion or US$1.82 billion, with foreign traders net-buying US$89.87 million worth of stocks, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange
Vietnam News Headlines Today, Business & Economy, Tuesday October 21
This is a brief rundown of what is being reported today in Vietnam’s state-approved media. It compiles coverage from official outlets such as Dan Tri, Tuoi Tre, and CafeF, highlighting the narratives currently shaping the country’s economic, financial, and business news landscape.
Culture, entertainment and tourism prices in Vietnam up 1.84 percent year-on-year in September
Vietnam’s culture, entertainment, and tourism consumer price index rose 1.84 percent year-on-year in September 2025, up from 1.73 percent in August, according to the National Statistics Office.
Processed seafood production in Vietnam up 0.92 percent in September 2025
Vietnam’s processed seafood production rose slightly by 0.92 percent in September 2025 to 668 thousand tons from 661 thousand tons in August, according to the National Statistics Office. Over the first nine months of 2025, production reached 5.31 million tons, up 9 percent compared with the same period last year.
India buys US$835 billion of Vietnam’s exports in September, down 11.73 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s exports to India fell by 11.73 percent in September 2025 to US$835.39 million from US$946.41 million in August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$7.73 billion.
Singapore ships US$455.89 million of goods to Vietnam in September, up 9.34 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s imports from Singapore rose 9.34 percent in September 2025 to US$455.89 million, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 94.76 points, foreign traders net-sell US$77.99m (HPG MSN SSI DXG CTG), Monday
Vietnam’s stock market saw a sharp selloff as all major indexes fell between 4 and 6 percent and foreign traders net-offloading US$77.99 million in equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
One us dollars buys 27,340 Vietnam dong on the black market, down 45 dong, Monday
The State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was unchanged at VND 25,101 per US dollar on Monday, but the black market buy rate rose slightly to VND 27,240 per US dollar.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Australia, NZ and the Pacific up 25.4 percent in September
Tourist arrivals from Oceania reached 48,682 in September, up 25 percent from August and 9 percent higher year-on-year, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Vietnam PM outlines 10 percent GDP growth target for 2026 at NA opening
At the 10th session of the 15th National Assembly earlier today, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh outlined 2026 goals for the government of at least 10 percent GDP growth, GDP per capita of US$5,400–5,500, and CPI around 4.5 percent, Tuoi Tre has reported.
Textile, footwear materials imports for Vietnam, up 13.98 percent month-on-month in September, China and USA top suppliers
Vietnam’s imports of textile, leather, and footwear materials and auxiliaries rose to US$661.94 million in September, up 13.98 percent from August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fishery product exports from Vietnam down 5.63 percent in September 2025, China and USA top buyers
Vietnam’s fishery exports declined slightly in September, totalling US$1.01 billion, down 5.63 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Household equipment and appliances prices in Vietnam up 1.69 percent year-on-year in September
Vietnam’s household equipment and appliances consumer price index rose 1.69 percent year-on-year in September 2025, slightly easing from 1.73 percent in August, according preliminary data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Aluminum production in Vietnam up 19.76 percent in September 2025
Vietnam’s aluminium output rose sharply in September 2025, reaching 122 thousand tons, up 19.76 percent from August, according to data from the National Statistics Office. Total production for the first nine months of the year stood at 1.11 million tons, reflecting stable year-on-year growth.
Poland buys US$289 billion of Vietnam’s exports in September, down 8 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s exports to Poland fell 8 percent month-on-month to US$288.88 million in September 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$2.58 billion.
Germany buys US$760 billion of Vietnam’s exports in September, up 7.58 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s exports to Germany rose 7.58 percent month-on-month to US$760.36 million in September 2025, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$6.96 billion.
Poland ratifies Vietnam–EU investment agreement: 19 member states down, 8 to go
The Polish House of Representatives has unanimously approved the bill to ratify the EU–Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) with 422 votes in favour, Tuoi Tre has reported. Poland is the 19th country to ratify the agreement with 8 EU member states remaining.
Australian business man detained in Vietnam on fraud allegations
Ranjit Prithviraj Thambyrajah, an Australian national and General Director of Nam Song Hau Oil and Gas (NSH Petro), was detained by Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security on Saturday, for alleged fraud under Article 174 of the Penal Code, VN Express has reported.
France ships US$167.99 million of goods to Vietnam in September, down 5.92 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s imports from France fell 5.92 percent month-on-month to US$167.99 million in September 2025, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. For the year-to-date period, total imports reached US$1.53 billion.
Japan review finds ODA power project in Vietnam falls far short of output goals
A Japan-funded power plant in southern Vietnam, has drastically underperformed—operating at only 3 to 5 percent of its generation targets—after delays in gas supply forced it to burn costly heavy oil, a Board of Audit of Japan (BAJ) report has found.
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