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Trade: Vietnam exports to Sweden dip in August on weaker textiles and machinery shipments
Vietnam exported US$108.71 million worth of goods to Sweden in August, down 8.89 percent from US$119.33 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports stood at US$854.41 million.
Waste: Vietnam ferrous scrap imports edge up in August on stronger flows from Japan and USA
Vietnam imported US$169.52 million of ferrous waste and scrap in August, up 2.95 percent from US$164.65 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$1.31 billion.
Energy: Vietnam LPG imports rise 10.36 percent in August amid changing supplier mix
Vietnam imported US$191.34 million of liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) in August, up from US$173.38 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$1.35 billion, reflecting steady growth in demand but with significant shifts in supply sources.
The Malaysia Stock Exchange 2025: Regulations, Indexes, Development
Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad, commonly known as Bursa Malaysia, stands as the primary stock exchange of Malaysia and one of Southeast Asia’s most established financial markets. This article explores its key regulations, main indexes, development, key statistics, and more.
Currency: Vietnamese dong weakens against dollar as black market premium widens
The Vietnamese dong continued its gradual decline against the US dollar, with both official and parallel market rates showing weakness as the gap between black market and central bank rates expanded.
Stock market: Vietnamese stocks close lower, foreign investors net-sell US$66 million
Vietnamese equities ended Monday’s session in negative territory, with the benchmark VN-INDEX falling 1.46 percent as broad-based selling pressure weighed on most sectors and foreign investors maintained their net selling streak, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Exports: Vietnam exports to Switzerland down 16.6 percent in August
Vietnam exported US$14.49 million to Switzerland in August, a 16.61 percent decline from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$119.77 million.
Trade: Vietnam exports to Taiwan down 6.1 percent in August
Vietnam exported US$540.37 million worth of goods to Taiwan in August, a 6.14 percent decline from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$4.42 billion.
Trade: Vietnam paper imports fall 11.1 percent in August, key sources China and Indonesia
Vietnam imported US$200.90 million worth of paper in August, down 11.13 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$1.60 billion.
Resources: Vietnam ores and minerals imports drop 25.8 percent in August
Vietnam imported US$204.21 million worth of ores and other mineral products in August, down 25.84 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$2.03 billion.
The Thailand Stock Exchange 2025: Regulations, Key Data & Development
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is one of Southeast Asia’s largest and most active markets, serving as a central platform for equity and bond trading in the country. This article explores its structure and operations, regulations and regulatory environment, key data points, and more.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam cotton imports down 7.0 percent in August
Vietnam imported US$227.09 million of cotton in August, a 7.03 percent decline from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$2.09 billion.
Exports: Vietnam exports to Thailand rise 11.3 percent in August on stronger electronics and machinery
Vietnam exported US$743.33 million worth of goods to Thailand in August, up 11.27 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$5.58 billion.
Agriculture: Vietnam fertilizer imports fall 1.7 percent in August, China and Russia key sources
Vietnam imported US$222.28 million of fertilizers in August, down 8.36 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$1.51 billion.
Trade: Vietnam exports to UAE rise 1.6 percent in August, led by phones and electronics
Vietnam exported US$533.67 million worth of goods to the UAE in August, up 1.59 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$3.92 billion.
Electronics: Vietnam imports of cameras rise 3.4 percent in August
Vietnam imported US$234.27 million of still image, video cameras and parts in August, up 3.43 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$1.60 billion.
Trade: Vietnam exports to the UK ease 0.5 percent in August
Vietnam exported US$800.86 million worth of goods to the UK in August, down 0.51 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports totalled US$5.48 billion.
Food & beverage: Vietnam fruit and vegetable imports fall 8.1 percent in August
Vietnam imported US$228.18 million of fruits and vegetables in August, down 8.09 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$1.68 billion.
US-Vietnam Trade: Vietnam exports to the US edge down 2 percent in August
Vietnam exported US$13.94 billion worth of goods to the US in August, down 1.97 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$99.05 billion.
The Philippines Stock Exchange 2025: Regulations, Development, Key Data & More
The Philippines Stock Exchange is the country’s national stock exchange, serving as the central marketplace for buying and selling securities. This article explores its structure and operations, key data points, key companies and Sectors, and more.
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