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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$49.34 million worth of HoSE stocks.
Black market Vietnam dong sell rate jumps .88 percent, Thursday
On 23 October, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was VND 25,098 per US$, unchanged from the previous day. Conversely, on the black market, the dong weakened, with buying at VND 27,520 and selling at VND 27,620, increasing 0.81 and 0.88 percent respectively, according to prices supplied by Ty Gia USD.
Animal fodders & materials imports for Vietnam, up 7.38 percent month-on-month in September, Argentina and USA top suppliers
Vietnam’s imports of animal fodders and materials rose 7.38 percent in September 2025 to US$414.28 million from US$385.80 million in August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$3.47 billion.
Cashew nut exports from Vietnam up 3.91 percent in September 2025, China and USA top buyers
Vietnam’s cashew nut exports rose 3.91 percent in September 2025 to US$491.30 million, up from US$472.79 million in August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fresh milk production in Vietnam down 0.83 percent in September 2025
Vietnam’s fresh milk output in September 2025 reached 136 million litres, down 0.83 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Thailand buys US$745 billion of Vietnam’s exports in September, up 0.23 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s exports to Thailand reached US$745.02 million in September 2025, rising slightly by 0.23 percent from August, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 15.07 points, foreign traders net-sell US$62.13 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index rose 15.07 points or 0.91 percent to close at 1,678.50, with a total trading value of VND 32.13 trillion or US$1.22 billion, Wednesday, however, foreign traders continued to exit the market recording a net outflow of US$62.13 million, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank keeps central exchange rate steady, issues over US$2 billion in repos, Wednesday
The State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was stable at VND 25,099 on both 22 and 21 October, showing no change, while Google Finance’s mid-market rate slipped slightly from VND 26,342 to VND 26,335, a decline of 7 dong or 0.03 percent.
Indonesia ships US$961.26 million of goods to Vietnam in September, up 9.83 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s imports from Indonesia rose to US$961.26 million in September 2025, up 9.83 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Coal was the largest import category at US$154.52 million, increasing 11 percent month on month.
Coal imports for Vietnam, up 21.35 percent month-on-month in September, Australia and Indonesia top suppliers
Vietnam’s coal imports reached US$457.27 million in September 2025, up 21.35 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brought total coal import value for the first nine months of the year to US$5.17 billion.
Coffee exports from Vietnam up 0.50 percent in September 2025, Italy and Germany top buyers
Vietnam’s coffee exports in September 2025 reached US$462.28 million, up 0.5 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This modest increase brought year-to-date exports to US$7.01 billion.
Vietnam dong black market rate weakens but official rate mostly steady, Tuesday
Vietnam’s unofficial exchange market weakened on 19 October, while official benchmarks remained stable.
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.
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