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Crude oil imports for Vietnam, up 18.83 percent month-on-month in September, Kuwait and Nigeria top suppliers
Vietnam’s crude oil imports rose 18.83 percent month on month to US$776.84 million in September 2025, according to the latest Data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. For the first nine months of the year, imports reached US$5.98 billion.
Iron & steel imports for Vietnam, up 15.30 percent month-on-month in September, China and Indonesia top suppliers
Vietnam’s exports of iron and steel fell 15.30 percent month-on-month to US$804.13 million in September 2025, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s Government Inspectorate report finds billions of funds raised through bonds misused
Vietnam’s Government Inspectorate has found that several banks misused proceeds from corporate bond issuances, amounting to thousands of billions of dong, Dan Tri has reported.
Toy and sporting goods exports from Vietnam down 1.55 percent in September 2025, USA and Japan top buyers
Vietnam’s exports of toys and sports requisites, including parts and accessories, dipped 1.55 percent month-on-month to US$1.06 billion in September 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 35.66 points as foreign traders net-sell US$72.05 million, Friday
The VN-Index fell 35.66 points or 2.02 percent to close at 1,731.19 on October 17, with foreign traders net-selling US$72.05 millions worth of stocks, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam dong black market sell rate jumps 190 dong, Friday
The State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate stood at VND 25,101 on 17 October, down 8 dong or 0.03 percent from the previous day, while the Google Finance mid-market rate edged up to VND 26,349, an increase of 11 dong or 0.04 percent.
Overhaul of Vietnam’s rare earths management system tabled, oversight to go from local to state
Vietnamese authorities have tables plans to overhaul its rare earths management system by classifying the minerals as “special strategic resources” and placing full control under the central government, VN Express has reported.
Fruit & vegetable exports from Vietnam up 38.02 percent in September, China and USA top buyers
Vietnam’s exports of fruits and vegetables surged in September 2025, reaching US$1.31 billion, up 38.02 percent from August, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
South Korea’s SK Earthon selling stake in Vietnam oil project valued at US$140 million
SK Earthon, a subsidiary of SK Innovation, is selling its stake in three oil blocks in Vietnam valued at about 200 billion won (US$140 million) as part of efforts to strengthen its balance sheet, The Korean Economic Daily (KED) has reported.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from the Americas down 2.3 percent in September
Tourist arrivals in Vietnam from the Americas reached 63,962 in September 2025, down 2.3 percent from August but up 2.6 percent year-on-year, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Housing, electricity, water, fuel and construction prices in Vietnam up 6.87 percent year-on-year in September
Vietnam’s housing, electricity, water, fuel, and construction consumer price index (CPI) fell 0.12 percent month-on-month in September 2025 after a 0.08 percent decline in August, according to Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 8.90 points as foreign traders net-buy US$20.15 million, Thursday
The VN-Index rose 8.90 points, or 0.51 percent, to close at 1,766.85 with a trading value of VND 40.32 trillion or US$1.53 billion, while foreign investors net-bought US$20.15 millions worth of stocks, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam dong black market rate jumps again, Thursday
The State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate edged down to VND 25,109 per US$1 from 25,114, a 0.02 percent decline, today, while the Google Finance mid-market rate also fell 0.02 percent to VND 26,338 per US dollar.
Gasoline and oil production in Vietnam down 1.15 percent in September 2025
Vietnam’s gasoline and oil output was 1.54 million tons in September, down 1.15 percent from August’s 1.56 million tons, according to the latest data from National Statistics Office. In the first nine months of 2025, cumulative production reached 13.54 million tons, up 7.9 percent year-on-year.
Japan buys US$2,179 billion of Vietnam’s exports in September, down 7.60 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s exports to Japan fell 7.6 percent month-on-month to US$2.18 billion in September 2025, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$19.65 billion.
Malaysia ships US$965.48 million of goods to Vietnam in September, down 5.06 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s imports from Malaysia declined 5.06 percent month-on-month to US$965.48 million in September 2025, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date, total imports reached US$8.18 billion.
Vietnam’s State Bank floats creating national gold trading floor
Vietnam’s State Bank is looking to create a national gold trading floor to be tested in three stages, according to Dao Xuan Tuan, Director of the Foreign Exchange Management Department and reported by VN Express.
Plastics imports for Vietnam, up 1.36 percent month-on-month in September, China and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam’s imports of machinery, equipment, tools and instruments rose 0.9 percent month-on-month to US$5.41 billion in September 2025, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index down 3.11 points as foreign traders net-sell US$31.67 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index slipped 0.18 percent to close at 1,757.95 on 15 October, as losses in large-cap stocks offset mid-cap gains, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam dong weakens .63 percent on the black market, Wednesday
The State Bank of Vietnam held the dong’s central exchange rate steady at VND 25,114 per US dollar on 15 October, while Google Finance’s mid-market rate eased slightly to VND 26,343, down 0.05 percent from the previous day.
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