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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.
Phones exported from Vietnam down 5.61 percent in September 2025, China and USA top buyers
Vietnam’s exports of telephones, mobile phones, and parts fell 5.61 percent month-on-month to US$5.41 billion in September 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Tourist arrivals in Vietnam from Europe down 24.9 percent in September
Vietnam welcomed 161,503 visitors from Europe in September 2025, down 24.9 percent from August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Despite the month-on-month decline, arrivals from the region were still 57 percent higher than a year earlier, bringing total European visitors to 1.91 million in the first nine months of the year.
Garments, hats, shoes prices in Vietnam up 1.41 percent year-on-year in September
Vietnam’s garment, hat, and footwear consumer price index (CPI) rose 1.41 percent in September 2025 compared with the same month a year earlier. This marks a slight easing from 1.49 percent in August.
China buys US$7.62 billion of Vietnam’s exports in September, up 8.82 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s exports to China reached US$7.62 billion in September 2025, up 8.82 percent from August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index down 4.06 points as foreign traders net-sell US$53.64 million, Tuesday
Vietnam’s stock market closed slightly lower on 14 October, with the VN-Index easing 0.23 percent to 1,761.06 points despite gains in select blue-chip counters, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, Tuesday
Vietnam’s State Bank set the central exchange rate at VND 25,114 per US dollar on 14 October, a marginal increase of 2 dong or 0.01 percent from the previous session.
South Korea ships US$5.4 billion of goods to Vietnam in September, up 2.20 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s imports from South Korea increased 2.2 percent month-on-month to US$5.42 billion in September 2025, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Computer and electrical products exports from Vietnam up 4.31 percent in September 2025, USA and China top buyers
Vietnam’s exports of computers, electrical products, and spare parts rose 4.31 percent month-on-month in September 2025 to US$10.59 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Growth was led by the U.S., which imported US$4.18 billion, up 8.26 percent month-on-month.
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